Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial is a United States presidential memorial in Washington, D.C. honoring Dwight David Eisenhower, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II and the 34th president of the United States. Management falls to the National Park Service. Last counted in 2025, visitors numbered 676K.
A national memorial inside Washington
March is the busiest month
March averages about 98,067 visitors, 3.6 times January. When to go ↓
Best months: Sep and Oct
September and October are mild and quieter than average, with highs of 69–80°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial is inside Washington, which has 247 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 36 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 3 miles from Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial.
Written from National Park Service visitor counts, NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia. Updated when the Park Service posts a new month.
The busy season and the weather
Here is how visitors and weather at Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial change through the year.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial is a United States presidential memorial in Washington, D.C. honoring Dwight David Eisenhower, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II and the 34th president of the United States.
Located to the south of the National Mall, the national memorial is set in a park-like plaza, with large columns framing a mesh tapestry depicting the site of the Normandy landings, and sculptures and bas-reliefs arrayed in the park. Architect Frank Gehry designed the memorial and Sergey Eylanbekov sculpted the bronze statues of Eisenhower in various settings. The memorial's tapestry artist was Tomas Osinski, and the inscription artist, Nicholas Waite Benson.
- Type
- National Memorial
- Established
- 2020
- Area
- 3.3 acres
- Run by
- National Park Service
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
- Official site
- nps.gov/ddem
Practical information
Bases for Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Rooms are nearest in Washington (247) and Arlington (58).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3Smithsonian Institution
- 4United States Triumphal Arch
- 5Arlington National Cemetery
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7National Mall
- 8Ford's Theatre
Alexandria
160,662 people
6 mi southwest of Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial · 6 mi to the park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | in town | — | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Arlington | 4 mi west | 5 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Alexandria | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Bethesda | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| Tysons | 11 mi west | 15 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| College Park | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 motel | 35,418 | $438K | — |
| National Harbor | 7 mi south | 10 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 4,454 | $473K | — |
| Lake Arbor | 10 mi east | 15 min | 13 13 hotels | 14,335 | $461K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
The best known nearby are within 3 miles.
Big draw1in town National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw2in town National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw3in town MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw42 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw53 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw62 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw7in town National park siteNational Mall
Big draw8in town National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a yearPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · National Mall: Raul654 at en.wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by Michael Shields at e, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0
2025: 676,062 visitors
The count runs from 2020 up to 2025.
Visiting Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Is Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial in Washington?
Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC. The address is 540 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202.
When is the best time to visit Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial?
September and October, with highs of 69–80°. March is the busiest month (about 98,067 visitors).
How many people visit Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial each year?
676,062 in 2025, according to the National Park Service. The record is 760,603, set in 2022.
How far is Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial from Baltimore?
About 36 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial?
Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (4 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (6 mi, 44 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Washington
Tips will appear here once someone posts in Washington’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · National Park Service visitor use statistics · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.