Best places: Monuments in Fairfax County

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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier image
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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Monument
Prominent marble monument in Arlington National Cemetery marking an unknown WWI solider's grave.
4.90 (17.2K reviews) (~19.52 km from centre)
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Lincoln Memorial
Monument
Parthenon-inspired tribute to Abraham Lincoln with a 19-ft. marble statue, murals & reflecting pool.
4.80 (48.5K reviews) (~21.82 km from centre)
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Monument
Columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon on the man-made reservoir known as the Tidal Basin.
4.80 (9.8K reviews) (~22.62 km from centre)
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine image
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Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Historical landmark
Fort whose War of 1812 victory inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner," the U.S. national anthem.
4.80 (5.7K reviews) (~78.57 km from centre)
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President John F. Kennedy Gravesite
Monument
An eternal flame burns at the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963.
4.80 (3.8K reviews) (~19.78 km from centre)
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Air Force Memorial
War memorial
270ft memorial with 3 towering spires to honor past & present members of the U.S. Air Force.
4.80 (2.5K reviews) (~19.71 km from centre)
Washington Monument image
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Washington Monument
Monument
Landmark obelisk rising from the National Mall that honors America's first president.
4.70 (20.6K reviews) (~23.03 km from centre)
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Peace Monument
Monument
Completed in 1878, this elegant statue pays tribute to naval officers who died during the Civil War.
4.80 (579 reviews) (~24.93 km from centre)
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Washington Monument Grounds
National reserve
Outdoor theater & a friendship garden in parkland surrounding the landmark Washington Monument.
4.80 (443 reviews) (~22.99 km from centre)
Washington Monument image
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Washington Monument
Historical landmark
Centerpiece of Mt. Vernon Place, this historic monument offers a gallery & walking tours to the top.
4.60 (967 reviews) (~78.73 km from centre)
George Washington Birthplace National Monument image
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George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Historical place museum
House with workshop & farm, re-creating the original with tours, artifact displays & a graveyard.
4.60 (635 reviews) (~76.92 km from centre)
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Southwest Waterfront Park
Park
👍👍 This is a little-known treasure in SW Washington, DC. It was a gift from the women and children of the Titanic to the men, most of whom died, who chose to stay aboard the sinking ship to make room in the life boats for women to children. This inspiring and elegant memorial is located beside the Wash...
4.70 (326 reviews) (~23.72 km from centre)
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Vietnam Women's Memorial
Historical landmark
V-shaped black granite monument inscribed with the names of nearly 60,000 Vietnam War dead & MIA.
4.80 (141 reviews) (~22.12 km from centre)
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James Rumsey Monument
Park
👍👍 The man James rumsey invented the first steamboat in shepardstown, wv. This monument has a great view of the Potomac river that stretches and can see a great view of the Shenandoah valley. Easy hike up the steps. Kid friendly!
4.70 (161 reviews) (~81.8 km from centre)
Titanic Memorial image
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Titanic Memorial
Memorial
👍 The Titanic Memorial may be the least known memorial in Washington, DC and one of the smallest. If you're a tourist, I wouldn't go out of your way to visit it, BUT if you're a local, you should. Here's why: 1) It's on the waterfront. It's in SW DC beyond the new District Wharf right next to Fort Mc...
4.50 (290 reviews) (~23.74 km from centre)
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Garfield Monument
Historical landmark
😐 Found on the Capital grounds near the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial and Capital Reflecting Pool is the Statue of former President James Garfield, who was unfortunately assassinated in 1881 after just a few months in office. The statue was sculpted by John Quincy Adams Ward in 1887, who also notably cre...
4.60 (196 reviews) (~24.87 km from centre)
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American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
War memorial
Dedicated to disabled veterans, this granite & glass monument features a flame & a reflecting pool.
4.70 (133 reviews) (~24.71 km from centre)
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National Katyn Memorial Park
Monument
👍 Must visit in person. To expierience all that the Katyn Memorial has to offer. Excellent sculpture monument. Enjoy the photos I have taken for those that are unable to see in person. May all have a great day. Bye bye.
4.70 (110 reviews) (~78.56 km from centre)
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Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
National museum
Tours of this landmark on Capitol Hill showcase artifacts from the historic National Woman’s Party.
4.60 (122 reviews) (~25.69 km from centre)
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Taras Shevchenko
Monument
👍👍 At the crossroads, you could find this small green yard with strong atmosphere of Bard of Ukraine. It's impressive how his words sound in English - you feel the rhyme and strength.
4.70 (88 reviews) (~22.87 km from centre)
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