Best places: Historical landmarks in Washington, United States

Iconic outdoor memorial honoring the 16 million Americans who served during World War II.

Washington Monument plus memorials to Lincoln, MLK, FDR, WWII & Vietnam vets along a grassy mall.

Parthenon-inspired tribute to Abraham Lincoln with a 19-ft. marble statue, murals & reflecting pool.

Columned rotunda in the style of Rome's Pantheon on the man-made reservoir known as the Tidal Basin.

👍👍 One of my favorite museums in DC. Not only is it free but it also stays open later (7pm) than many of the other museums in the area. Hall of Presidents is impressive, especially the Obama and Clinton portraits. Go up to the third floor for an impressively large portrait of LL Cool J. The architectu...

The site of Lincoln's assassination, this historic theater offers nightly performances & tours.

Museum branch showcasing handicrafts, textiles & decorative arts by contemporary national artists.

This huge, iconic pool on the National Mall reflects the Lincoln Memorial & the Washington Monument.

Garden commemorating German-American friendship with plants native to both countries.

Uniquely themed accommodations in a mansion that also features event space & an eclectic museum.

👍👍 An amazing space! Truly the best Apple Store I have ever been in. DC history center is also amazing. Check it out!

👍👍 NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL. STOP UPLOADING YOUR PICTURES AND COMMENTS OF THAT IMPORTANT AND BEAUTIFUL PLACE HERE. This is the standing life-size statue of Abraham Lincoln in front of "District of Columbia Court of Appeals". It is also a very impressive representation of of this importa...

Historic district with a traffic circle, white marble fountain & 19th-century row houses & mansions.

👍👍 So historical. This definitely made me feel like I was there. What a true joy for the family

V-shaped black granite monument inscribed with the names of nearly 60,000 Vietnam War dead & MIA.

19th-century former post office building turned high-end lodging, with dining & a spa.

Museum dedicated to architecture, engineering & design, with exhibits for kids as well as adults.

👍👍 This house just reopened after a renovation. Park service guide was friendly and helpful. It was an interesting and educational 10 minute stop. It provides a summary of how the DC man-made channel was created and then filled in.

Grand, 3-level red-brick townhouse constructed in 1818 near the White House, with tours & events.

👍👍 Japanese Lantern Carved in 1651 (4,000 pounds) the gift on March 30, 1954 representation of the concept of healed wounds, the lantern acknowledges the peaceful union and friendship between the Japan and the United States.