Located on the National Mall, this classical white marble monument honors the third President of the United States Thomas Jefferson. Standing in the center of the structure is a 19 foot bronze statue of Jefferson, and the monument also contains exerts from many of Jefferson's writings.
Jefferson wasn't only our third president but also a political philosopher, architect, musician, book collector, scientist, horticulturist, diplomat, and inventor. This monument is designed to honor all of the roles The Jefferson Memorial is open daily from 8am until midnight and park rangers are on hand to give 15 minute talks several times an hour.
As the lights go down in DC, this three hour journey will take you to see the most popular monuments and buildings, such as the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial among others, truly shine when they are lit up with their own special spotlights.
The Mt Vernon / Arlington Tour offers Washington DC visitors a rich look into the history of our nation as you explore over a dozen landmarks throughout Mt Vernon, Arlington and DC proper.
This all-day tour will take you to some of the area's most popular monuments and museums, such as National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Institute, the Capitol Building, the FBI Building, and the Library of Congress among various other stops along the tour.
When the sun goes down, Washington DC turns into a different city, and Old Town Trolley Tours knows just the right way to show off the Capital City at night, making stops over a 2 1/2 hour period at the FDR Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, Korean War Veteran's Memorial, and the Iwo Jima Memorial, allowing you to see these sights in a different light.
Jefferson Memorial is a Tour Stop / Pick Up for the following tours:
All aboard for fun in the nation's capital as you sit back while expert tour guides help you discover the beauty and majesty of Washington DC with a two hour adventure covering Washington's major attractions such as the Lincoln Memorial, Georgetown, Washington National Cathedral, the White House, the museums of the Smithsonian Institution and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial.
We also offer a detail of most tour stops, drive bys and visits with our Tour Connections page.
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