Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.
Photo: NPS / NPS
About Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.
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Driving times from Vietnam Veterans Memorial, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Always Open
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Rangers on Duty
- Mon
- 9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Tue
- 9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Wed
- 9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Thu
- 9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Fri
- 9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Sat
- 9:30AM - 10:00PM
- Sun
- 9:30AM - 10:00PM
Activities
Getting there
Washington DC gets to see all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer (June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
- Popular activities include Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Constitution Gardens (1 min), World War II Memorial (2 min), Theodore Roosevelt Island (3 min), Washington Monument (4 min), Korean War Veterans Memorial (5 min), World War I Memorial (5 min).