Korean War Veterans Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located in Washington, D.C.'s West Potomac Park, southeast of the Lincoln Memorial and just south of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall.
A national memorial inside Washington
Visits hit a record in 2024, then fell back
The National Park Service counted 4,344,305 visitors in 2024, a record. In 2025 the count fell 9% to 3,975,010. Visitors ↓
Best month: Sep
September is mild and quieter than average, with a high of 80°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Washington
Korean War Veterans 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 3 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 3 miles from Korean War Veterans 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.
Crowds and weather, month by month
Bars: average monthly visitors, 2022–2025. Line: the typical afternoon high. Green months are mild and quieter than average.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located in Washington, D.C.'s West Potomac Park, southeast of the Lincoln Memorial and just south of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. It memorializes those who served in the Korean War (1950–1953). The national memorial was dedicated in 1995. It includes 19 statues representing U.S. military personnel in action. In 2022, the memorial was expanded to include a granite memorial wall, engraved with the names of U.S. military personnel (and South Koreans embedded in U.S. military units) who died in the war.
- Type
- National Memorial
- Established
- 1995
- Run by
- National Park Service
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1995)
- Wikipedia readers
- 22K a year
- Official site
- nps.gov/kowa
Before you go
Where to stay near Korean War Veterans Memorial
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are 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
- 8Ford's Theatre
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Korean War Veterans 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 south | 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 | 8 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
Also near Korean War Veterans Memorial
Other well-known places within 2 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
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 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 · 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 · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0
3,975,010 visitors in 2025
Every full year the Park Service has counted. 2020 (gold) was the pandemic year. Green is the record (2024).
Visiting Korean War Veterans Memorial
Is Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington?
Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC. The address is 10 Daniel French Dr, SW, Washington, DC 20002.
When is the best time to visit Korean War Veterans Memorial?
September, with a high of 80°. April is the busiest month (about 517,860 visitors).
How many people visit Korean War Veterans Memorial each year?
3,975,010 in 2025, according to the National Park Service. The record is 4,344,305, set in 2024.
How far is Korean War Veterans Memorial from Baltimore?
About 37 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Korean War Veterans Memorial?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near Korean War Veterans Memorial?
Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (3 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (5 mi, 44 places to stay).
Tips from people in Washington
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