Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Monument · Washington DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Photo: National Park Service · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

It features a black granite wall inscribed with over 58,000 names of service members who died or went missing. Visitors often leave mementos or make name rubbings. The Three Soldiers statue stands nearby.

On day 1 of Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry.
Time needed
30 minutes to one hour.
Best time
Early morning to avoid crowds.
Getting there
Metro to Foggy Bottom station, then a 10-minute walk.

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Day 1 of Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York in 7 Days

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  1. 9:00Lincoln MemorialWashington DC
  2. 10:00Vietnam Veterans MemorialWashington DC
  3. 11:30Washington MonumentWashington DC
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial questions

Is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial open 24 hours?

Yes. The site has no gates and remains accessible at all times.

Can visitors touch the names on the wall?

Yes. Touching the names is allowed and common among visitors.

Are there facilities at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?

No restrooms or food stands are on site. Nearby National Mall areas have them.

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