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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.
I know some of you may be thinking - DC, at night, are you crazy?
The National Mall and nearby monuments and landmarks are
unbelievable tranquil at night - the hustle and bustle of daily tour
busses, jammed traffic, and hordes of tourists are all absent at
night. And the National Mall is very safe - with many
uniformed security on foot and on bike patrolling. In fact you
will see droves of people, young and old, with kids, strolling and
enjoying the unique perspective of the monuments at night.
Another thing I found intriguing was the high number of joggers
running at night up and down the Mall - in fact some of them ran in
packs as deep as over a dozen! Don't want to venture our
alone? Try joining the Washington DC Monuments by Moonlight
guided tour.
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 Vietnam Memorial
is by far the trickiest to photograph - making sure the wall
reflection, decorative lights, and Washington Monument all are
exposed properly is a challenge! 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.
Washington DC at Night Tour
Explore Washington DC as it is spectacularly lit up at night. This
guided tour takes you to Washington DC's major attractions including
the Washington Monument and Arlington Cemetery. See why Washington
DC is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world at
night.
Find out more about this tour.
DC Monuments by Trolley at Night Tour
Onboard your trolley, you'll see 100 of Washington DC's most
popular monuments and points of interest, including the Capitol
Building, the White House, the Jefferson Memorial and the Washington
Monument. The trolley also makes night-time stops at the FDR
Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the
Korean War Veteran's Memorial and the Iwo Jima Memorial, allowing
you to see these impressive monuments floodlit by night.
Find out more about this tour.

Korean War Memorial at Night
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