Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The pool, measuring some 2,000 feet long, was built soon after the 1922 dedication of the Lincoln Memorial; both were designed by architect Henry Bacon .

The pool leads to the Lincoln memorial so those searching for directions u won't get lost. And along the way there are benches to have a sit and take a breather.

While you may not be able to take a dip in this pool on a hot day, you still need to protect your eyes & skin from the sun & reflection. Water reflects up to 100% of UV, so sunnies are essential!

Beautiful place and overall an amazing collection of memorials all close together, but the actual water here is pretty filthy and definitely needs to be taken care of better.

Great place to bike to! Lots of history surrounds this spot. Accessible to Capital Bikeshare station. Also, within biking distance of Arlington, which is right across the bridge .

How amazed... This memorial is dedicated to Abraham Lincoln of world war II on 1920. But be careful.. So many-many poo here..

Definitely much cleaner than it used to be! Visit at sunset for gorgeous views .

Nice to walk, run and enjoy watching people.

Scenic at sunset , with the sunset hitting the Washington Monument over the water.

Many movies were filmed here. Just enjoy the view and take lots of pictures.

Always a beautiful walk on any day! Dog friendly !

He gave freedom to the Americans, and they do not forget it.

Pumps were off on our visit. We wondered why. Then we saw several families of baby ducks in reflecting pool. May or may not have been why it was off.

Stunning view .

For great photos, go on non-windy days. Obviously.

Stand in front of Lincoln where Martin Luther King stood to get a great view of the past, present, and future of this country .

You cannot go by without stopping to think about the Forest Gump scene - “Jennnnyyyy”

The views are certainly very good and awesome By The Way.

Take a peaceful afternoon just watching the crowds and taking part in history!

Impressive, worth visiting

Definitely need to visit this memorial if you ever get the chance. Inside scoop: Looks even more amazing at night!

Beautiful area to relax in the middle of the National Mall !

The pool was nice with a lot of people

Get your iconic Monument photo from here.

Beautiful to walk along.. must walk the whole mall end to end!

just great

Take a step back, breathe, and enjoy the view .

Very serene. They haven't had a chance to clean it yet though as of June...

Nice to visit

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Take a picture reflecting the Washington, WWII, or Lincoln Monuments .

Take your time..and always smile

I loved the ducks here!

Much better than in years past

Rent a capital bike and ride it here

The site of South Park 's epic Abe Lincoln - John Wilkes Booth standoff.

Shallow! And a lot longer than you would think! Try not to walk against the wind.

Crowded but not nice, do not park in front of the memorial, a fine will be charged

I love this place. It is always crowded .

Meet Jenny in the middle of the water.

Check out the view from the backside of the Memorial

Reflection at its best ✨

Very nice. Good area.

Great photo ops.

Beautiful at night!

Go at night. Less of a crowd.

Just think of all the amazing things that have happened here in the past

RELAXING, AND HAVING FUN TIME BY THE POOL SIDE

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Great place to sit and soak it all in