Is it safe to walk around the monuments in DC at night?

Seeing the monuments at night is truly the way to go! It's beautiful at night and many people will be out doing the same thing as you so there should be no worries. If you have time The World War II Memorial is gorgeous at night. It's perfectly safe to walk the monuments at night—even at 10pm.



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The Washington Monument is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (last tour time is 4:30). National Mall and Memorial Parks other sites are open 24 hours a day. The early evening and morning hours are beautiful and tranquil times to visit.

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Head out on this 11.3-mile out-and-back trail near Washington, District of Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 3 h 28 min to complete.

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The District Wharf Community Association takes your safety and security very seriously. We employ private security with a command center that is operational 24 hours a day, with a robust camera system.

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There is a reliable Washington DC police presence, especially around the main tourist areas, and violent crimes are generally very low. As a solo traveler, you'll just need to do your research to avoid dangerous areas and take extra caution when making your way through the city after dark.

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Washington, D.C. is a compact, walkable city that's home to incredible museums and monuments, with most of its major attractions within walking distance of each other.

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Lincoln Memorial
  • FDR Memorial. Built in 1997, the memorial is known for its unique design, its tribute to our 32nd President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. ...
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The Lincoln Memorial is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The early evening and morning hours are beautiful and tranquil times to visit.

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Downtown is serviced by the Metro Center station that is one of the busines stations in all of DC. The location of Downtown makes for the city to be very walkable, but there is a variety of transportation options around the area if needed. A visit to the National Museum of Women in the Arts for some history.

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The five safest stations were Arlington Cemetery, Clarendon, Eisenhower Avenue, Farragut West and Virginia Square-GMU.

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Rail Hours Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m. Friday, 5:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m.

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