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Washington DC Night Tour

Most people will visit the monuments and museums of the District
of Columbia during the day. However, a whole different
dramatic effect is experienced when visiting DC at night. The
monuments, memorials, and landmarks are lit up impressively,
creating an awe-inspiring view. The public may visit the park
24 hours a day. Rangers are on duty to answer questions from 9:30 am
to 11:30 pm daily.
All
of the monuments are lit up and many are open to the public (with
night time security present). Stoic memorials offer a memorable scene
- powerful, moving, and serene. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is
dimly lit by recessed ground lighting,
creating
a glowing effect on the wall reflections. The troops depicted
walking on patrol at the Korean war Memorial are lit, casting long
shadows on the textured sculptures as the Lincoln Memorial is shines
brightly in the background.
The
view from the George Washington Parkway, near Arlington National
Cemetery across the river to the lit National Mall is captivating
and an excellent place to take photos of the night-lit monuments.
The
new WWII Memorial is decoratively lit at night. The high
arches, towering pillars, and even the numerous fountains are all
lit up. Enjoy this scene in the foreground while the brightly
lit Washington Monument stands in the background.
Check out the Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight
guided tour.
If you are in DC at night and are planning to leave by Metro, be
aware of when the Metro trains stop each night. Also, only
certain stations are open late at night and you may have to walk all
the way back to L'Enfant Plaza to catch the subway train.
A
great place to view the Washington DC monument lights and take
photos is from the hill next to the Iwo Jima Memorial, in Arlington
Virginia. From this hill, you have unrestricted views of the
Memorial Bridge, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the
Capitol. An added bonus is the Marine Corps Memorial (Iwo
Jima) that is also spectacularly lit at night.
View map.
Other scenes worth viewing at night include the beautifully lit
Memorial Bridge, the Kennedy Center for
the Performing Arts, The Iwo Jima Memorial (Arlington, VA), the
Air Force Memorial (Arlington, VA), Embassy Row, and the US Supreme
Court.
View more photos of the US Capitol.
Planning your trip to DC around Christmas time? Check our our
Washington DC Christmas guide with many
night attractions for the DC area.

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