Top rated Historical landmarks in Washington, United States to elevate your visit (Updated May, 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 185 places from Historical landmark category.

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Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial

Historical landmark

👍👍 On a random walk noticed the Freedmans cemetary. It's an amazing piece of history and culture. Very happy that we saw this place. It's small but the history and reflection provided is worth a visit. They also have a listing of the people buried there and and nice little fact on if their descendants...

5.00 (46 reviews) (~11.23 km from centre)

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) (~0.72 km from centre)

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) (~6.48 km from centre)

Antietam Battlefield Observation Tower

Observation deck

👍👍 I loved the overlook it had great views, not a lot of people, and it was pretty clean.

4.90 (343 reviews) (~87.82 km from centre)

10 Clarke

Hotel

Upscale B&B in a landmark Victorian home with a garden patio & free nightly wine & hors d'oeuvres.

4.90 (211 reviews) (~65.5 km from centre)

Mountain Home B&B

Bed & breakfast

Old-world B&B offering simple or cozy rooms in a 19th-century home & a brick cabin.

4.90 (163 reviews) (~95.95 km from centre)

The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Shrine

👍👍 One of the most amazing outdoor experiences you could ever hope to go with your family. This place is truly beautiful and blessed. The ladies at the gift shop were so nice and there was a great selection to purchase from. All the shrines and grottos look well maintained. The grounds are immaculate a...

4.90 (123 reviews) (~92.8 km from centre)

Endeavor Point

Campground

4.90 (46 reviews) (~53.33 km from centre)

Jackson's Flank Attack National Park

Historical landmark

👍👍 Beautiful view, great historical data, easy walking. Road in and out has some deep bumps

4.90 (38 reviews) (~85.39 km from centre)

Shepherdstown Ghost Tours

Sightseeing tour agency

👍👍 We had a great time on our tour with Rebecca. She was a great guide and very knowledgeable on everything. Highly recommend doing this tour if you have a chance. Definitely would go again!

4.90 (32 reviews) (~89.08 km from centre)

National Mall

Park

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

4.80 (136.1K reviews) (~0.84 km from centre)

Lincoln Memorial

Monument

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

4.80 (48.5K reviews) (~1.34 km from centre)

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Historical landmark

George Washington's vast estate, furnished with period pieces & the president's own belongings.

4.80 (14.5K reviews) (~21.24 km from centre)

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) (~1.51 km from centre)

Washington National Cathedral

Cathedral

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

4.80 (5.7K reviews) (~4.94 km from centre)

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) (~56.86 km from centre)

Arlington National Cemetery

Military cemetery

Vast military cemetery featuring JFK’s eternal flame, Memorial Amphitheater & Tomb of the Unknowns.

4.80 (2.9K reviews) (~3.59 km from centre)

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) (~1.21 km from centre)

Washington Monument (Boonsboro, MD)

Historical landmark

👍👍 The monument is not visible from the parking lot but it is only a short distance up the trail. Very easy hike of less than a mile round trip. Gate was open allowing us to climb the 34 steps to the observation deck at the top. Active Duty Military and Veterans are allowed free admission into the park...

4.80 (544 reviews) (~84.18 km from centre)

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) (~3.39 km from centre)

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