US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
The United States Marine Corps War Memorial represents this nation's gratitude to Marines and those who have fought beside them. While the statue depicts one of the most famous incidents of World War II, the memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in the defense of the USA.
US Marine Memorial Cir Arlington , VA 22209 United States
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If you go to just the right spot to to the west of the memorial, across the grass. You can see the Washington Memorial in the background. Great place to take a picture.
I knew of this memorial but didn't realize it was dedicated to USMC. Visited with Stars and Stripes Honor Flight (6.11.16) - photo shows all Marine vets of our group with some current members.
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Worth the walk but leave it till last as it is a short walk from here to Roslyn metro stop to get you back into Washington. Or if you have the energy, walk to DC across the bridge from here
They are currently in the process of renovating and restoring the Iwo Jima memorial so You are not able to get up close and personal with it. 11/14/17.
Pay tribute to the U.S. Marines who have given their lives to defend our country since 1775 while enjoying one of the most complete views of the DC skyline.
a great place to catch the july 4 fireworks w/o the hassle if going into the city . free parking at the arlington courthouse & a 10-12 minute walk from there.
Go in the summer on Tuesday evening to the memorial and see the sunset ceremony with the marine corp band . Starts @ 6:30pm.
A must-see, especially if you are visiting nearby Arlington National Cemetery
A bit muddy the day I visited but always worth the stop to pay tribute to my fellow Marine brothers & sisters!
Great park and view of the monuments across the river . Dont forget to go to the Netherlands Carillon if you are here, especially if the tulips are in bloom
The iconic image that took place in 1945. It's in Arlington's upper side. So, prepare a good pair of shoes , a camera and...go!
Must do at night when in DC
Great place to watch the fireworks over DC for the 4th of July. Get there early to snag a place in front of the bell tower!
This is a must see - much larger than you could imagine. Go at night - beautifully lit!
More than just the memorial. The surrounding park is beautiful and a great place for a picnic . Excellent views of DC.
It is Iwo Jima! Nothing comes lose in bringing emotion to the surface in stone faced Marines .
BY far My Favorite Statue !!, this should be where the Statue Liberty Is so when foreigners come they know NOT to F with U.S.
Make sure to count the hands!! It's said that there are 11 instead of 10 hands...the extra hand is the hand of God.
Free: Every Tuesday summer evening there is a Marine Corp Parade ..be there by 630.
Beautiful and moving. So much larger than I expected. A fitting tribute.
Careful of all the buses during peak tourist season
Wait for the stars spangled banner to wave for a good photo. Best lens to use is the fisheye lens.
Amazing memorial, so much bigger then you realise.
Amazing memorial! Must see!!
Amazing piece of history
From here you can see the State Capitol, Washington Memorial , and Lincoln Memorial all bunched up together. It's an awesome view !
Look closely around the base of the memorial – the location and date of every major Marine Corps engagement to date is inscribed there.
You can walk here from the Rosslyn metro station . 4ish blocks.
The parade is worth a visit! It's beautiful!
A must visit if you are in the Arlington/DC area
Free parking behind the monument
This is at Arlington Ridge Park nearby the Netherlands Carillon .
Agree with Scott's tip. West of the memorial provides an awesome . . . You stand in the trees looking back to the Nat'l Mall ~
Best view looking out over the city
Optical illusion; walk around the memorial and watch the flag. It looks like it's being raised.
Great place to walk around
Visit this location during the summer at 7pm for the sunset performance of the Marine Corps Band , they also practice at 7:30 am in the same spot.
Really beautiful.
Take Metro if you can, there is not a lot of parking .
This is a great spot to watch the fireworks in D.C. on the Fourth of July!
Make sure you get the view that frames the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in the background!
All American, 24-7; This is one of the few official sites where the American Flag is required to be flown at all times.
Beautiful memorial
See it at night on the Monuments by Moonlight trolley tour .
So beautiful.
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Amazing detail!
Be sure to check the detailing on the faces. Beautiful.
A Must see for ALL Veterans.
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Ice cold bottled water ($ 2) in the gift shop A/C free WiFi. A great place to take a break (between Arlington and Iwo Jima), especially during these hot Summer days! - Oge Marques
You must stay for the changing of the guards. Not a sound by anyone. Everyone was quite and this includes infants. I will be back here again. This was definitely a highlight of my week. - Jeremy Jacobowitz
As beautiful as you'd expect. It truly is a wonder to be in front of, and the views are phenomenal. - Slightly Perfect
My favorite monument, design-wise. So different and modern than other memorials. Stunning, sleek, and majestic! - Victoria Duda
Beautiful Vista, great to see the names of so many that have fallen. Tons of veterans visit, so it's always a great way to get to know the sacrifices some have made. - Benjamin Troxel
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Memorial Site
Place United States » Arlington County » Arlington