United States Triumphal Arch
The United States Triumphal Arch or Independence Arch is a triumphal arch proposed by Donald Trump in 2025 that would be located on Columbia Island in Washington, D.C., United States. Nearby, White House (1.5 mi) leads the list. Highs of 67–80°F make April, May, September and October the mildest time to go.
A landmark inside Washington
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 297K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 99% of the 7,770 attractions we track.
You can stay in Washington
United States Triumphal Arch 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 ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 3 miles from United States Triumphal Arch.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
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United States Triumphal Arch
The United States Triumphal Arch or Independence Arch is a triumphal arch proposed by Donald Trump in 2025 that would be located on Columbia Island in Washington, D.C., United States. The 250-foot-tall (76 m) arch would celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
The site is Memorial Circle, a traffic circle on Memorial Drive between the end of the Arlington Memorial Bridge and Arlington National Cemetery. It is directly across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial at the west end of the National Mall. Surveying work started in mid-May 2026 and excavation work is scheduled to begin in September 2026. A lawsuit was filed in February 2026 to halt construction before the required approval from the United States Congress and government agencies.
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- Landmark
- Wikipedia readers
- 297K a year
Staying near United States Triumphal Arch
The first towns with rooms are Washington (247) and Arlington (58).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3Arlington National Cemetery
- 4Smithsonian Institution
- 5Lincoln Memorial
- 6Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- 7Ford's Theatre
- 8National Mall
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From United States Triumphal Arch | 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 | 2 mi west | 5 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Alexandria | 5 mi south | 5 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 | 9 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
Beyond United States Triumphal Arch
All of these are within 3 miles.
Big draw12 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw2in town National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw3in town LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw42 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw5in town National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw6in town LandmarkTomb of the Unknown Soldier
Big draw72 mi National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a year
Big draw82 mi 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 · 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 · National Mall: Raul654 at en.wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by Michael Shields at e, CC BY-SA 3.0
What people ask about United States Triumphal Arch
Is United States Triumphal Arch in Washington?
Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC.
When is the best time to visit United States Triumphal Arch?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is United States Triumphal Arch from Baltimore?
About 37 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to United States Triumphal Arch?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near United States Triumphal Arch?
Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (2 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (5 mi, 44 places to stay).
From people who live in Washington
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