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The Jefferson Memorial is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson,
the third President and primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Overlooking the
Tidal Basin, the Jefferson Memorial is a ten-minute walk from the Lincoln Memorial.
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Jefferson Memorial
Location:
15th Street SW at Tidal Basin, Washington 20242
Phone:
(202) 426-6841
Hours:
24
hours; staffed from 8AM - Midnight
Admission:
Free
Metro:
Smithsonian
Giftshop?
No
The best time of the year to see the Jefferson Memorial is mid-spring in
late March and early April, when the cherry blossom trees that line the Tidal Basin are in
bloom. The reflection of the white flowering trees in the Tidal Basin create a magical
scene.
A good tip is to rent a paddleboat from the Tidal Basin's Boathouse. On a
nice day the paddleboats offer a unique view and its not hard to stay completely dry.
An evening stroll by the memorial can be quite romantic.
Click
here for a Virtual Tour of the Jefferson Memorial
Click here to see
more 360 Degree pictures
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