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Photo: Adrian R. Rowan, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Compelling memorial that commemorates the amphibious landing and eventually victorious battle for the Pacific island of Iwo Jima during World War II. If you walk around the memorial counter clockwise, you'll notice the optical illusion of the marines planting the flag. On July 4th, this spot also provides an excellent view of the fireworks.
The United States Marine Corps War Memorial is a national memorial located in Arlington Ridge Park in Arlington County, Virginia. The memorial was dedicated in 1954 to all Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775. It is located in Arlington Ridge Park within the George Washington Memorial Parkway, near the Ord-Weitzel Gate to Arlington National Cemetery and the Netherlands Carillon. The memorial was turned over to the National Park Service in 1955.
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A symbol of freedom and friendship between the Netherlands and the U.S. since World War II.
Honors the Naval Construction Battalions, with panels depicting their missions since 1942.
Contains information about the cemetery and the tomb of the unknown solder. There is also a large parking garage which can be a good place to dump your car before catching the subway into D.C.
A private tour company which provides hop on/off tram to get around the cemetery provides a way to explore the entire cemetery (which is enormous and hilly) in a short amount of time.
Final resting place of President John F. Kennedy and many other members of the Kennedy family
The plantation house of Robert E. Lee and his ancestors. Guided tours are available and the grounds have great views looking down into Washington, D.C.