Washington DC is a popular destination for tourists, family vacations or a weekend getaway. It is one of the easiest cities to navigate and very pedestrian friendly.
A self guided tour is the best way to experience the city's magnificent memorials, historic monuments & virtuals. You get the freedom of extra breaks, longer view times or visiting over multiple days. All without paying big bucks for expensive multi-day bus passes or group tours.
Many of the attractions are located around the National Mall, which extends from the Lincoln Memorial to the Library of Congress. All you need to begin your self guide tour is a Smartphone, a Map Program & the GPS Coordinates for each attraction, which we have included below along with a short description.
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Monument — Freedom Plaza GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.753' W 077° 01.900' Street Address — Pennsylvania Ave NW & 14th St NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — Originally named Western Plaza, it was renamed in 1988 to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and the "I Have a Dream" speech. The western end of the plaza contains a large fountain, while the eastern end contains an equestrian statue of General Casimir (Kazimierz) Pułaski. | |
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Monument — General John J. Pershing GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.753' W 077° 01.945' Street Address — Pennsylvania Ave NW & 14th St NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — The site of a future National World War I Memorial honoring the service of the United States Armed Forces in World War I. The existing park contains a memorial to General John J. Pershing, General of the Armies, who led the American Expeditionary Force in World War I. | |
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Monument — The National Christmas Tree GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.694' W 077° 02.179' Street Address — North Quadrant of The Elipse, E St NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — The National Christmas Tree is a large evergreen tree located within The Ellipse. The tree has been decorated as a Christmas tree, every year in December since 1923. | |
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Monument — Zero Milestone GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.707' W 077° 02.194' Street Address — North Edge of The Elipse, E St NW Article — Adventure Series - Zero Milestone Virtual Benchmark |
| Description — Inspired by the Roman Empire’s Golden Milestone, the Zero Milestone was originally intended to be the zero marker for measuring all highway distances in the United States. | |
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Monument — The White House GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.861' W 077° 02.192' Street Address — Pennsylvania Ave NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — George Washington, 1st president of the United States, selected this site for the White House in 1791. Every president since John Adams has occupied the White House. It is both the home of the President and a museum of American history. | |
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Monument — First Infantry Division Monument GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.770' W 077° 02.323' Street Address — 17th St NW & E St NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — A monument commemorating the service and sacrifice of the First Division soldiers who fought in World War I. This quote by General John J. Pershing is inscribed on the pedestal - "a special pride of service and a high state of morale never broken by hardship nor battle". | |
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Monument — The Lockkeeper's House GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.516' W 077° 02.385' Street Address — Constitution Ave NW & 17th St NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — The Lockkeeper's House is the only remnant of the C & O Canal Extension. The building was constructed as the house for the Lockkeeper of the Canal, who collected the tolls and kept records of commerce on the canal. | |
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Monument — Declaration of Independence , 56 Signers GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.466' W 077° 02.573' Street Address — Constitution Ave NW & 17th St NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — A memorial to the original 56 signatories of the United States Declaration of Independence. Dedicated in 1984, each of the massive granite blocks features the signer's actual signature, his occupation & home town. | |
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Monument — World War II Memorial GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.365' W 077° 02.430' Street Address — Independence Ave SW & 17th St NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — This memorial plaza honors the millions of people who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country during World War II. The 56 granite columns form a semi-circle around the plaza, symbolizing unity among the 48 states, 7 federal territories and the District of Columbia. | |
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Monument — Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.361' W 077° 02.683' Street Address — Lincoln Memorial Cir NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — Designed by Henry Bacon, it was constructed between 1922-1923 after the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial. It is approximately 2029 feet long, 167 feet wide and equipped with a tinted bottom making it more reflective. | |
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Monument — Albert Einstein Memorial GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.545' W 077° 02.906' Street Address — Constitution Ave NW & 22nd St NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — A colossal bronze statue depicting Albert Einstein seated with a manuscript. Sculpted by Robert Berks, it was unveiled on April 22nd, 1979 in honor of the centennial of his birth. | |
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Monument — Vietnam Veterans Women's Memorial GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.434' W 077° 02.819' Street Address — Constitution Ave NW & Henry Bacon Dr NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — A monument honoring the 265,000 military women who risked their lives to care for the wounded and dying. Part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, this bronze sculpture depicts three women tending to a wounded male soldier. | |
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Monument — The Three Servicemen GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.432' W 077° 02.891' Street Address — Constitution Ave NW & Henry Bacon Dr NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — Dedicated in 1984, the bronze statue pays tribute to the servicemen who returned from the Vietnam War. The heroic sculpture represents the diversity of those who have served, and purposely depicts three soldiers as Caucasian, African-American & Hispanic-American. | |
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Monument — Vietnam Veterans Memorial GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.477' W 077° 02.863' Street Address — Constitution Ave NW & Henry Bacon Dr NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — A memorial honoring service members of the U.S. Armed Forces who fought in the Vietnam War, and were killed or missing in action. The memorial was completed in 1982 and consists of two long sections with more than 58,000 names etched into the gabbro walls. | |
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Monument — Lincoln Memorial GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.356' W 077° 03.011' Street Address — Lincoln Memorial Cir NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — A monument honoring Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Above the 19-foot tall, 175-ton white marble statue is the memorable quote - "In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." | |
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Monument — Korean War Veterans Memorial GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.269' W 077° 02.867' Street Address — Independence Ave SW & Daniel French Dr SW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — A memorial honoring those who served in the armed services during the 3 year period of the Korean War. This dedication is engraved on the ground - "Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met." | |
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Monument — Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.174' W 077° 02.654' Street Address — Independence Ave SW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — This memorial honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the non-violent struggle for freedom, equality & justice. The monument's design was inspired by a line from the "I Have A Dream" speech - "Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope." | |
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Monument — FDR Memorial , Franklin Delano Roosevelt GPS Coordinates — N 38° 52.978' W 077° 02.553' Street Address — Ohio Dr SW & West Basin Dr SW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — A monument dedicated to the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The memorial features a meandering pathway through bronze sculptures, waterfalls and some of his famous quotes carved in to the granite walls. | |
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Monument — FDR Memorial , Eleanor Roosevelt GPS Coordinates — N 38° 52.970' W 077° 02.529' Street Address — Ohio Dr SW & West Basin Dr SW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — The only presidential memorial featuring a First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt. Created by Neil Estern, the bronze statue honors her dedication to the UN and depicts her standing in front of the UN emblem. | |
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Monument — George Mason Memorial GPS Coordinates — N 38° 52.777' W 077° 02.353' Street Address — Ohio Dr SW & E Basin Dr SW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — A national memorial to Founding Father George Mason, best known as the creator of the Bill of Rights. He was a strong advocate of individual liberties and instrumental in shaping the American legal system. | |
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Monument — Thomas Jefferson Memorial GPS Coordinates — N 38° 52.884' W 077° 02.188' Street Address — E Basin Dr SW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — This memorial is dedicated to the 3rd President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. Modeled after the Pantheon of Rome, it was completed in 1943 and the bronze statue added in 1947. Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers and the main writer of the Declaration of Independence. | |
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Monument — Washington Monument GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.369' W 077° 02.117' Street Address — Madison Dr NW & 15th NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — Built between 1848-1884 , the 555 feet marble structure commemorates George Washington's military leadership during the American Revolution. This monument is both the world's tallest stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk. | |
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Monument — United States Capitol GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.396' W 077° 00.543' Street Address — East Capitol St NE & First St SE Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — The Capitol Building is home to the United States Congress and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. Designed by Thomas Crawford, the bronze statue officially known as the "Statue of Freedom" has crowned the Capitol dome since 1863. | |
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Monument — The Court of Neptune Fountain GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.321' W 077° 00.334' Street Address — Independence Ave & First St SE Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — The Court of Neptune is a group of bronze sculptures located at the front of the Library of Congress. King Neptune is flanked by his sons, the Tritons, each blowing a conch shell. To his right & left are beautifully modeled horseback riding Nereids. | |
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Monument — Library of Congress GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.321' W 077° 00.283' Street Address — Independence Ave & First St SE Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — The Library of Congress is the research library serving the United States Congress, and is the official home of the U.S. Copyright Office. It is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts. | |
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Monument — Summerhouse GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.488' W 077° 00.638' Street Address — Northwest Dr & 1st St NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — The Summerhouse was constructed in 1879 so visitors to the Capitol Building would have refresh water to drink or a place to rest on their journey. It is a hexagon-shaped structure, built from red bricks and set 3 feet deep into the sloping hillside. | |
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Monument — The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, the Black Canoe GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.585' W 077° 01.102' Street Address — Constitution Ave NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — A monument dedicated to Peace & Friendship between Canada and The United States. The first bronze casting was completed in 1991 and is now displayed outside the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C. | |
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Monument — The Lone Sailor GPS Coordinates — N 38° 53.653' W 077° 01.417' Street Address — Pennsylvania Ave NW & 9th St NW Article — Coming Soon |
| Description — A monument created by Stanley Bleifeld in 1987 for the United States Navy Memorial. The bronze sculpture is a tribute to all personnel of the sea services. | |
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