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My Favorite Presidential Monuments

02/17/14 | Washington D.C.

As I mentioned again on Friday, hello Bradley Cooper, I went to college in Washington, D.C., and spent four wonderful years in our nation’s capital. One of the best things about D.C. is the number of free things there are to do. Most people do not realize that in addition to many of the beautiful monuments and memorials, all of the Smithsonian museums are free of charge including the National Zoo! However today, in honor of president’s day, I am sharing my favorite monuments.

The Lincoln Memorial might be my favorite in the city.   One of the best afternoons of college I biked the 2.4 miles to the memorial from school, climbed the steps, and walked around the back.  I plopped down and spent the next three hours reading a book – a truly phenomenal idea.   The memorial occupies a prominent space on the National Mall and when you get close the statue of him is a 19 feet tall.  To make it even better, the last time I was there a little boy asked him mom if the President was actually a giant – too cute!

The Washington Monument is truly a landmark of the city – just like the Empire State is to NYC.  This prominent memorial to George Washington stands as the centerpiece of the National Mall and is very hard to miss. I love this second shot of the spiral staircase inside, something I climbed as a ten year old but is now closed due to National Security.

The Jefferson Memorial is not exactly on the main drag but makes its’ way into my top three because of the beautiful dome-shaped.  Just like Lincoln a 19-foot bronze statue of Jefferson is at the center – this time standing – surrounded by passages from the Declaration of Independence and Jefferson’s other writings.

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Through out the city there are countless statues, buildings, and parks in memory various leaders of this great nation but they aren’t on my “must see” list.  One that is, however, is not dedicated to any one president but I really could not publish this without mentioning this moving memorial.

The World War II Memorial, the newest on the National Mall, is a gorgeous place to visit and pay your respects to World War II veterans. It is an oval shape with two 43-foot arches, representing the war’s Atlantic and Pacific theaters. Fifty-six pillars represent the states, territories and the District of Columbia at the time of the war – it is a VERY popular tourist thing to pose with your state.

On a hot day you can sit on the edge of the fountain, put your toes in, and be very grateful for the men and women who fought (and still fight) to keep our nation safe!

Have you been to DC?  Which monument was your favorite? 
Happy President’s Day! 

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  1. ElleSees.blogspot.com says

    February 18, 2014 at 10:00 am

    i won a trip to DC and have yet to take it–actually, i was gonna go but had to reschedule when the govt shut down happened. i’ve got so many places on my list!

  2. Caroline L. says

    February 17, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    I actually haven’t been to DC for years and years and years, but a few of my friends are interning there this summer, I think, so I am most definitely planning a trip!
    http://www.perpetuallycaroline.com

  3. Clever Girl Reviews says

    February 17, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    I’ve only ever driven through DC. 2x now. I never have time when I’m visiting the hubby’s family to go! Driving from Baltimore to VA Beach is the pits!
    http://www.clevergirlreviews.com

  4. Tracy O'Neill says

    February 17, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    Great photos! I love all of these, the only one I haven’t visited was the Jefferson Memorial because it was out of the way.

  5. Helene says

    February 17, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    what a great post! i love the lincoln memorial , it’s just so neat. well all of them are!

  6. Diva In Me says

    February 17, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    Yes!! I’ve been to D.C. last summer with my sister and mom. It was where I learned so much about America and I’m truly grateful for these history which was so well kept that we all benefit from it now. My favourite is the Lincoln’s Memorial and the Ford’s Theatre. I was truly sadden by what I know. I would love to go back there again.

  7. Erica Thompson says

    February 17, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    DC is one of my favorite cities ever! If I would have thought about it a little more I would have considered college there too! I love the LIncoln Monument most too!

  8. Allie Mackin says

    February 17, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    I know The Lincoln Memorial is pretty awe inspiring isn’t it? I went there in high school with a church group. We stayed in a church in a very rough neighborhood and then one night we went out to a place to eat that featured belly dancing. Haha they did not realize it was pretty risque and were a bunch of kids a paster and his yougn assitant!

    Allie of ALLIE NYC
    allienyc.com

  9. Maura says

    February 17, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    I grew up in nova and live in Georgetown now and the Lincoln Memorial is still my favorite place in DC. i love to run up there and just sit on the steps or reread the Gettysburg address

  10. Sharon says

    February 17, 2014 at 11:33 am

    I went to the University of Maryland so I spent a lot of time in DC during college too!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
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  11. Jamie says

    February 17, 2014 at 9:48 am

    looks amazing, hope you had a great time! xo
    Jamie
    http://www.candystilettos.com

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