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World War II Memorial

Fountains and 56 granite pillars at the heart of the Mall honor the 16 million Americans who served, with a wall of 4,048 gold stars for the dead.

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Open
Always open
Price
Free
Time Needed
30 minutes
Address
1750 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
Smithsonian station, a 15-minute walk along the Mall.

Why Go

Opened in 2004 between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, it has pillars for each state and territory and arches for the Atlantic and Pacific. Look for the hidden 'Kilroy was here' carvings.

Nearby

Washington Monument7 min walk · Must-SeeKorean War Veterans Memorial10 min walkVietnam Veterans Memorial11 min walk · Must-SeeNational Museum of African American History and Culture11 min walk · Must-See

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