Thomas Jefferson Memorial
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., built in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence and the nation's third president. Management falls to the National Park Service. In 2025 it counted 2.6M visits.
A national memorial inside Washington
March is the busiest month
March averages about 521,215 visitors, 6.7 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
Thomas Jefferson 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 Thomas Jefferson 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.
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., built in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence and the nation's third president. Built between 1939 and 1943, the memorial features multiple quotes from Jefferson intended to capture his ideology and philosophy, known as Jeffersonian democracy. Jefferson was widely considered among the most influential political minds of his era and one of the most consequential intellectual forces behind both the American Revolution and the American Enlightenment.
- Type
- National Memorial
- Established
- 1943
- Run by
- National Park Service
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1966) · District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites (1968)
- Wikipedia readers
- 54K a year
- Official site
- nps.gov/jefm
Hotels and campgrounds near Thomas Jefferson Memorial
To stay close, try Washington (247) and Arlington (58).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3Smithsonian Institution
- 4United States Triumphal Arch
- 5Arlington National Cemetery
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Ford's Theatre
- 8National Mall
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Thomas Jefferson 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 | 5 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 | 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 | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 13 13 hotels | 31,154 | $640K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Thomas Jefferson Memorial
All of these are 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 MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw4in town LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw52 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw6in town National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw7in town National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a year
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 · 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 · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Mall: Raul654 at en.wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by Michael Shields at e, CC BY-SA 3.0
2025: 2,551,114 visitors
The count runs from 2016 up to 2025.
Questions about Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Is Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington?
Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC.
When is the best time to visit Thomas Jefferson Memorial?
September and October, with highs of 69–80°. March is the busiest month (about 521,215 visitors).
How many people visit Thomas Jefferson Memorial each year?
2,551,114 in 2025, according to the National Park Service. The record is 3,414,345, set in 2016.
How far is Thomas Jefferson Memorial from Baltimore?
About 37 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Thomas Jefferson Memorial?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 2 miles away.
Where should I stay near Thomas Jefferson Memorial?
Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (4 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (5 mi, 44 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Washington
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · National Park Service visitor use statistics · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.