Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
8.6Locals Score / 10#5 of 10 Attractions in Washington, DC
free
Known formemorialtidal basinfree24 hours
A striking Tidal Basin memorial where a 30-foot likeness of Dr. King emerges from the Stone of Hope, backed by a curved wall inscribed with his quotations. It is the first Mall memorial dedicated to an African American and to a non-president, and it carries real emotional weight. Free and open around the clock; pair it with the nearby FDR and Jefferson memorials on a Tidal Basin loop.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
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| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.6/10- Value9.5
- Iconic8.5
- Excellence8.5
- Crowd level7.5
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility8.5
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- Thomas Jefferson MemorialAttraction0.86 km · 11 min walk
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- United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumAttraction1.01 km · 13 min walk
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