Sightseeing
IconicThomas Jefferson Memorial
No admission feeThe domed rotunda on the Tidal Basin, a 19-foot bronze Jefferson, his words carved in marble, and DC's best cherry-blossom backdrop.
Transit: reachable by public transit
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SightseeingHistory BuffLocal Gem
George Mason Memorial
Sit beside a bronze George Mason in a quiet garden by the Tidal Basin, a short walk from the Jefferson Memorial.
East Potomac Park near the Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC · Washington, DC
About George Mason Memorial
This garden memorial near the Jefferson Memorial honors George Mason, author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights. A life-size bronze of Mason by Wendy Ross sits on a bench with his books, hat and walking stick, under a 72-foot curved trellis. Low stone walls carry his writings, including his words against slavery. Dedicated in 2002, it is often quieter than the big memorials nearby. There is no cost to visit, and the grounds are open 24 hours.
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