Washington, D.C., monuments and memorials

The best time to see the most popular sites on the mall.

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Thu., April 11, 2019

The U.S. Capitol dome

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The Washington Monument, as seen in the Reflecting Pool

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Visitors walk near columns at the Jefferson Memorial

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Afternoon is the best time to see the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and Washington Monument (above), as well as the Vietnam Memorial.

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Korean War Veterans Memorial

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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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Visitors gather near the Lincoln Memorial at dusk.

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