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World War I Memorial

A grateful nation honors the service, valor, courage and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons and daughters who served in the Great War.

Photo: NPS Photo / NPS

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OVERVIEW

About World War I Memorial

A grateful nation honors the service, valor, courage and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons and daughters who served in the Great War.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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6 in range

Driving times from World War I Memorial, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Memorial Open

Mon
All Day
Tue
All Day
Wed
All Day
Thu
All Day
Fri
All Day
Sat
All Day
Sun
All Day
THINGS TO DO

Activities

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - Walking
PLAN YOUR VISIT

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 World War I Memorial?
Popular activities include Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of World War I Memorial?
Within about a day's drive you can reach Constitution Gardens (3 min), Ford's Theatre National Historic Site (3 min), World War II Memorial (3 min), Washington Monument (3 min), Vietnam Veterans Memorial (4 min), Pennsylvania Avenue (4 min).