Fort Myer Heights VA Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions

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AMarine Corp War Memorial - Iwo Jima Flag Raising

Marine Corp War Memorial - Iwo Jima Flag Raising
  • Rosslyn
    Virginia
  • +1 703 289 2500
  • Overview The Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful Nation's esteem for the honored dead of the U.S. Marine Corps. While the statue depicts one of the most famous incidents of World War II, the memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in the defense of the Uni... more on Nps.gov
  • Overview The 78-foot tall U.S. Marine Corps Memorial, which commemorates all the marines who have died in battle since 1775, is one of the largest bronze statues ever cast. The monument, created by Felix W. deWeldon, is based on the famous Joseph Rosenthal photograph capturing the flag being raised on Mou... more on Seewashingtondc.net

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BCourtyard Washington Convention Center

Courtyard Washington Convention Center
  • 900 F St nw
    Washington, DC 20004
  • +1 800 368 9000
4.0
182+ reviews, 6 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: Washington, Washington DC (3.2 miles from Fort Myer Heights)
  • location is very central to everything downtown & 1 stop from chinatown metro which made transportation very convenient more on Travelocity.com
  • chinatown, and a block away from an old town trolley stop - - I cannot see how a better location can be found more on TripAdvisor

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Courtyard Washington Convention Center
900 F St nw
Washington, DC 20004

CVietnam Veterans Memorial

Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  • Henry Bacon Drive NW and Constitution Ave NW
    Washington, DC 20242-0001
  • +1 202 634 1568
5.0
92+ reviews, 3 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: Washington, Washington DC (1.6 miles from Fort Myer Heights)
  • Probably one of the most moving experiences one could have. You can't help but feel part of it. Best visited in the early evening after dark. Words cannot describe it. I have no family ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Samie, a student said it prefectly....see my picture of her postcard. more on Yelp

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Henry Bacon Drive NW and Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20242-0001

DArlington National Cemetery

  • Arlington National Cemetery
    Arlington, Virginia 22211
  • +1 703 607 8000
  • Overview Arlington National Cemetery sits on the Virginia banks of the Potomac River and overlooks Washington DC and the monuments clustered around Lincoln Memorial. More than 300,000 people are buried on the rolling 200-acre grounds of Arlington Cemetery including veterans from all of Americas military c... more on NileGuide
  • Overview More than four million people visit the cemetery annually, many coming to pay final respects at graveside services, of which nearly 100 are conducted each week, Monday through Friday. A first stop on a trip to the cemetery should include the Visitors Center, located by the cemetery entrance, wher... more on Arlingtoncemetery.org

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Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Virginia 22211

ELincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial
  • Lincoln Memorial Cir SW and 23rd st NW
    Washington, DC 20242-0001
  • +1 202 426 6841
5.0
62+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: Washington, Washington DC (1.6 miles from Fort Myer Heights)
  • The sheer simple granduar of the Lincoln Memorial is awe-inspiring. It is a solemn place where one can remember an amazing man. It is beautiful during the day and reverant at night. The views from the Memorial are also worth noting. I've had ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • It's easy to find, free and has one of the best views. It's great on many different levels. Plan to spend an hour or so ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial Cir SW and 23rd st NW
Washington, DC 20242-0001

FLibrary of Congress

  • 101 Independence Ave SE
    Washington, DC 20003
  • 2027075000
4.5
18+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: Washington, Washington DC (4.9 miles from Fort Myer Heights)
  • I was surprised by how much I enjoyed my visit to the Library of Congress! A must-see for American history and book lovers alike. It's like a museum tribute ... more on Yelp
  • We were first time visitors and walked for about 2 hours in the July summer heat. We were getting weary and found ourselves having to wait for another metal detector. I had nothing in my purse by my wallet. We got in and the coolness was refreshing. We collected ourselves and started to look at s... more on TripAdvisor

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Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003

GWomen In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation, Inc.

  • Arlington National Cemetery
    Arlington, VA, USA
  • 7035331155
3.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • You go girl! This memorial is located at the entrance to the Arlington Cemetery. This particular entrance is called the Ceremonial Entrance and when ... more on Yelp
  • Overview The Women’s Memorial stands at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery –a Memorial dedicated to honoring and recognizing more than 1.8 million women who have served in or with the United States Armed ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, VA, USA

HReflecting Pool

  • 17th Street & Independence Avenue SW
    Washington,DC,20050
4.5
7+ reviews, 1 sources
  • I have to preface this review by saying that I didn't really like that movie about the slow Alabaman with a heart of gold. I don't care that he exceeded ... more on Yelp
  • Prior to visiting DC, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. I knew I was wanting to do all of the tourist activities including checking out the Reflecting ... more on Yelp

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Reflecting Pool
17th Street & Independence Avenue SW
Washington,DC,20050

IC&O Canal

  • 1057 Thomas Jefferson Street NW
    Washington,DC,20007
  • 2026535190
5.0
14+ reviews, 1 sources
  • The reviews here already say it all. It is just a wonderful 182 mile-long trail for people to walk, jog, and bike. There are a number of spots where ... more on Yelp
  • Bad timing left me on the trail during a long run (DC to Bethesda and back) with two miles to complete in the dark. I admit, the canal is a creepy place ... more on Yelp

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C&O Canal
1057 Thomas Jefferson Street NW
Washington,DC,20007

JU.S. Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center

  • 701 Pennsylvania Ave
    NW, Washington, DC 20004
  • 2027372300
3.5
2+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Location: Washington, Washington DC (2.7 miles from Fort Myer Heights)
  • To get the best view of this monument, go inside the neighboring Naval Heritage Center. Once above the memorial. you can see the outlines of all of the ... more on Yelp
  • We didn't have time to see the Naval Heritage Center nearby but the US Navy Memorial is still worth checking out. more on Yelp

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U.S. Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center
701 Pennsylvania Ave
NW, Washington, DC 20004