Washington, DC Monuments: Walking Tour at Sunset｜United States

Join an evening walking tour to explore some of Washington DC’s most iconic monuments on the National Mall, learning about both the people they honor and the people who made them. Begin by seeing the Washington Monument from a distance, dedicated to the USA’s first president, George Washington.

Continue to the World War II Memorial that honors the service of the 16 million Service Members who were part of the U.S. armed forces, the support of millions on the home front, and the 405,399 Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Next, see the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, made up of three separate parts – the Three Soldiers statue, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial (The Wall). Learn how the memorial was created and how it is used today to honor those who died during the war.

Make your way to the Korean War Veterans Memorial which honors the sacrifices of the millions of Americans and allied partners who fought during the Korean War with a moving Wall of Remembrance and 19 servicemen statues.

End your tour at the Lincoln Memorial, which is dedicated to the nation’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, who led the country during the American Civil War and was crucial to ending slavery.