Day 2
Monuments & Memorials
THE WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL HONORS THOSE WHO SERVED, THOSE WHO DIED AND ALL WHO SUPPORTED THE WAR EFFORT FROM HOME.
D.C.’s famous monuments and memorials can occupy a full day of family fun and learning. If you prefer not to walk, consider a bus tour. Hop on, hop off tours are readily available to save your legs but also allow you to check out stops in more detail. Highlights include the Washington Monument , Lincoln Memorial , Jefferson Memorial , World War II Memorial and the Korean War Memorial . If you visit in springtime, keep an eye out for the gorgeous cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin, near the Jefferson Memorial!
Depending on when you visit, check the local sports team schedules to experience D.C.’s hometown spirit. The World Series champion Washington Nationals play home games through late September. For dining options, find locally-sourced fare at the farmer-owned Founding Farmers , or try the iconic Old Ebbitt Grill , founded in 1856 and branded as America’s oldest saloon.
MAKE A DAY OF EXPLORING D.C.’S FAMOUS MONUMENTS, INCLUDING THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT. COURTESY WASHINGTON.ORG.
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