Top rated Historical landmarks in Washington, United States to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Top rated Historical landmarks in Washington

Experience the best that Washington has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 62 places from Historical landmark category.

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World War II Memorial

Memorial park

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

4.90 (23.4K reviews)

Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America

Monastery

Franciscan monastery from 1898 offering tours & a landscaped garden, plus regular mass & concerts.

4.90 (959 reviews)

National Mall

Park

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

4.80 (136.1K reviews)

Lincoln Memorial

Monument

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

4.80 (48.5K reviews)

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)

Washington National Cathedral

Cathedral

Grand, storied cathedral with stained glass, organ recitals & scenic vistas from the top.

4.80 (5.7K reviews)

Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture

Museum

👍👍 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...

4.80 (913 reviews)

Mexican Cultural Institute

Cultural center

👍👍 The events and art at this place are worth to visit. If you like art and culture, you would love this place

4.80 (343 reviews)

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 (140 reviews)

Japanese Lantern

Historical landmark

👍👍 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.

4.80 (108 reviews)

Freedom Plaza

Historical landmark

👍👍 Such a big wide open space. Great spot for skating or other similar activities.

4.80 (102 reviews)

General Tadeusz Kościuszko Statue

Monument

👍👍 Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura Kościuszko (Andrew Thaddeus Bonaventure Kosciuszko;[note 1] February 4 or 12, 1746 – October 15, 1817) was a Polish-Lithuanian military engineer, statesman, and military leader who became a national hero in Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, and the United States.[3][4] He fough...

4.80 (64 reviews)

Perry Belmont House

Historical landmark

👍👍 Best wedding and location. Everything (service & food) left me speechless

4.80 (39 reviews)

US Capitol Grounds

Park

👍👍 As of July 2021 the Capitol Grounds are open! Beautiful, well manicured grounds with stunning views of both the Capitol Building and the National Mall. West Lawn: great views down the mall, overlooking the Washington Monument and the National Mall. Best spot for photos in the evening, and great pla...

4.70 (18.8K reviews)

The Wharf DC

Event venue

👍👍 This is currently one of the coolest entertainment venues in DC. It is full of restaurants and bars. It also has a seafood market, a theater, venues for events, the marina and several docks. If you want to enjoy a fun atmosphere, with music, food and drinks, this is the perfect place. And of cours...

4.70 (10.8K reviews)

Ford's Theatre

Performing arts theater

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

4.70 (6.7K reviews)

Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum

Art museum

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

4.70 (4.6K reviews)

Smithsonian's National Postal Museum

Museum

Museum exploring the history of the U.S. postal service, from the Pony Express to stamp collections.

4.70 (2.8K reviews)

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Historical landmark

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

4.70 (2.1K reviews)

German-American Friendship Garden

Historical landmark

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

4.70 (767 reviews)

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Top rated Historical landmarks in Washington, United States