The World War II Memorial is a gorgeous memorial that's located at the end of the reflecting pool across from The Lincoln Memorial (near The Washington Monument). It had a fountain in the middle and is flanked by large pillars for the Atlantic and Pacific theaters and smaller pillars for all of the states. It's shocking to think that this memorial was only completed in 2004 as it feels much older and feels like it was always there. It's one of my favorite memorials and one that I would visit every time I was in D.C.

This is another location that I had not taken advantage of going to while living here in DC. On the day we visited I was able to meet two WWII veterans who were visiting the location as part of an honor flight. It was awesome to hear their stories and discuss their amazing lives. I would highly recommend visiting this location.

Visited: 08/07/2023 Stunning memorial to WW2. Lots of architectural detail in the design, it names all the countries involved, and the fountains are beautiful. It's a really peaceful area commemorating the horrors it took to get there. Lots of signs, you can dip your feet, but no swimming or walking through the waters (both humans and pets) - it's disrespectful to the memorial and disrupts other visitors.

This is an amazing tribute to all those Americans who contributed to the defeat of Nazi Germany, fascist Italy and Imperial Japan in the Second World War. Built in a massive stone oval around a large fountain pool it is a dignified and impressive place that you experience as you walk around and explore. If you time your visit for sunset you will experience amazing views of the sun setting behind the Lincoln Memorial to the west and reflecting off the Washington to the east, as the lights come on and illuminate the War memorial fountains and walkways.