Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington, D.C., dedicated to the memory of the 32nd president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Management falls to the National Park Service. In 2025, it drew 2.8M visitors.
A national memorial inside Washington
March is the busiest month
March averages about 583,394 visitors, 8.5 times January. When to go ↓
Best month: Sep
September is mild and quieter than average, with a high of 80°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Washington
Franklin Delano Roosevelt 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 37 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
An airport 2 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 2 miles from Franklin Delano Roosevelt 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.
Visitors and weather through the year
Here is how visitors and weather at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial change through the year.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington, D.C., dedicated to the memory of the 32nd president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Dedicated on May 2, 1997, by President Bill Clinton, the national memorial is spread over 7.5 acres (3.0 ha) adjacent to the southwest side of the Tidal Basin along the Cherry Tree Walk in West Potomac Park. It traces 12 years of the history of the United States through a sequence of four outdoor rooms, one for each of FDR's terms of office. The memorial is one of two in Washington honoring Roosevelt.
- Type
- National Memorial
- Established
- 1997
- Run by
- National Park Service
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1997)
- Wikipedia readers
- 26K a year
- Official site
- nps.gov/frde
Practical information
Lodging near Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Close by, places to stay are in Washington (247) and Arlington (58).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3United States Triumphal Arch
- 4Arlington National Cemetery
- 5Smithsonian Institution
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- 8National Mall
Arlington
236,254 people
3 mi west of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial · 3 mi to the park
Alexandria
160,662 people
5 mi southwest of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial · 5 mi to the park
Bethesda
69,397 people
8 mi northwest of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial · 8 mi to the park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Franklin Delano Roosevelt 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 | 3 mi west | 5 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Alexandria | 5 mi southwest | 10 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Bethesda | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| Tysons | 10 mi west | 15 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| College Park | 10 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 | — |
| Springfield | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 13 13 hotels | 31,154 | $640K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Other well-known places within 2 miles.
Big draw1in town National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw2in town National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw3in town LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw4in town LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw5in town MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw6in town National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw72 mi LandmarkTomb of the Unknown Soldier
Big draw8in town National park siteNational MallPhoto 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 · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Arlington National Cemetery, Public domain · National Mall: Raul654 at en.wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by Michael Shields at e, CC BY-SA 3.0
Counted in 2025: 2,832,124 visitors
See how visits changed from 2016 to 2025.
Good to know about Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Is Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington?
Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC. The address is 400 West Basin Drive SW, Washington, DC 20002.
When is the best time to visit Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial?
September, with a high of 80°. March is the busiest month (about 583,394 visitors).
How many people visit Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial each year?
2,832,124 in 2025, according to the National Park Service. The record is 4,360,502, set in 2016.
How far is Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial from Baltimore?
About 37 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 2 miles away.
Where should I stay near Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial?
Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (3 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (5 mi, 44 places to stay).
What locals in Washington say
No one has shared advice yet; Washington’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · National Park Service visitor use statistics · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.