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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Off West Basin Drive, Washington DC, DC 20003
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Ranked #7 of 228 attractions in Washington DC
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Type: Monuments/ Statues
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Hiking
Owner description: This outdoor memorial is the most popular of presidential memorials, in large part because of its elegant design, which includes waterfalls and... more » Owner description: This outdoor memorial is the most popular of presidential memorials, in large part because of its elegant design, which includes waterfalls and sculptures. « less
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Los Angeles Metro
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Being a person who loves to pose for pictures, this is my favorite monument in D.C. due to it's lack of height. It's easy to take pictures here because the statues are smaller and there are many of them. Another plus is that the stone walls protect from chill of windy weather.

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Alexandria, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This memorial, while near the others, is almost tucked away. We've been through several times and never looked at this particular memorial. It was a nice collection of things from the time period.

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Valparaiso, Indiana
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I didn't even know this memorial existed until a friend of mind told me it was her favorite memorial in DC and it was a must see. It is off the beaten path from the other memorials, but it is well worth the detour and the extra steps. I think this is one of the largest presidential memorials and the... More

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Los Angeles, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

This memorial stretches out along the tidal basin between the Dr. King and Jefferson Memorial. It is a collection of waterfalls and walls engraved with quotes. It doesnt have the power or greatness of the other presidential memorials. FDR was an Amazing president but I think his greatness is overshadowed by his poor moral decisions with all of the affairs... More

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4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

This memorial may do more to that end than any other to any individual in town (the King and Jefferson come close). A must stop, for as long as you can afford, when walking around the Tidal Basin. Make the time; this is one of the architects of your modern world.

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Columbia, South Carolina
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25 attraction reviews
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46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

I honestly did not know about the Memorial - it truly is worth seeing for all - very educational and informative, Try seeing it at night when it is all lite up....beautiful!

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Detroit MI
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Very large memorial. Well worth visiting, but if you want to take it all in plan at least an hour because it is very large. The man was elected to four terms.

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Parsippany, NJ
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Beautifully designed outdoor spaces that evoke major eras of Roosevelt's life and times. Great for visitors on wheels/wheelchairs/scooters. Combine it with MLK and Lincoln mMemorials, Jefferson with a little more distance around the Tidal Basin.

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Collierville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We just thought this was an exquisite monument to a great man who saw the country through WWII and the Great Depression. The concept of multiple "outdoor" rooms with quotes and facts made this different from other monument to the great men of history. We've been to DC three times and can't believe we'd missed this in the past...it's really... More

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Grand Rapids, MI
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This is a sprawling memorial, nestled into the trees along the Tidal Basin. It blends in well with nature, and its' size is befitting of the contribution FDR made to our country.

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