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Victims of Communism Memorial

The Victims of Communism Memorial is a memorial in Washington, D.C.

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Where
In Washington
247 places to stay
Open since
2007
Wikipedia readers
8.4K
a year · #2,531 of 7,799
In brief

A landmark inside Washington

You can stay in Washington

Victims of Communism 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 35 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 Victims of Communism Memorial.

Established in 2007

Victims of Communism Memorial dates from 2007. About ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Weather, month by month

Typical highs and lows in Washington. Green months are the mild ones.

Jan44° / 27°
Feb47° / 28°
Mar56° / 35°
Apr67° / 45°
May76° / 55°
Jun84° / 64°
Jul89° / 69°
Aug87° / 67°
Sep80° / 60°
Oct69° / 48°
Nov57° / 38°
Dec48° / 31°
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Washington. Washington’s full climate →
About

Victims of Communism Memorial

The Victims of Communism Memorial is a memorial in Washington, D.C. located at the intersection of Massachusetts and New Jersey Avenues and G Street, NW, two blocks from Washington Union Station within view of the U.S. Capitol. The memorial is dedicated "to the more than one hundred million victims of communism". The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation says the purpose of the memorial is to ensure "that the history of communist tyranny will be taught to future generations." The Memorial was opened by President George W. Bush on June 12, 2007. It was dedicated on the 20th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's "tear down this wall" speech in front of the Berlin Wall.

Type
Landmark
Established
2007
Wikipedia readers
8.4K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Where to stay near Victims of Communism Memorial

The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Washington (247) and Arlington (58).

Victims of Communism Memorial12345678Washington247Arlington58Alexandria44Bethesda26College Park17Tysons25Lake Arbor13National Harbor10White HouseUnited States Triumphal ArchArlington National CemeteryNational Mall5 mi
Victims of Communism Memorial12Places to stay in town
  1. 1White House
  2. 2Washington Monument
  3. 3Smithsonian Institution
  4. 4United States Triumphal Arch
  5. 5Arlington National Cemetery
  6. 6Lincoln Memorial
  7. 7Ford's Theatre
  8. 8National Mall
In town

Washington

247 places to stay · 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds

You’re already here.

693,645 people

10 min drive

Arlington

58 places to stay · 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins

236,254 people

5 mi west of Victims of Communism Memorial

10 min drive

Alexandria

44 places to stay · 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins

160,662 people

7 mi southwest of Victims of Communism Memorial

15 min drive

Bethesda

26 places to stay · 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins

69,397 people

8 mi northwest of Victims of Communism Memorial

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Victims of Communism MemorialDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Washingtonin town—247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds693,645$737KD−
Arlington5 mi west10 min58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins236,254$895K—
Alexandria7 mi southwest10 min44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins160,662$735KC
Bethesda8 mi northwest15 min26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins69,397$1,170K—
College Park8 mi northeast10 min17 16 hotels · 1 motel35,418$438K—
Tysons12 mi west20 min25 25 hotels28,936$640K—
Lake Arbor10 mi east15 min13 13 hotels14,335$461K—
National Harbor8 mi south10 min10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B4,454$473K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

DCARonald Reagan Washington National · major hub3 mi
IADWashington Dulles · major hub24 mi
BWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall · major hub27 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Victims of Communism Memorial’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Also near Victims of Communism Memorial

Other well-known places within 4 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo 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

Common questions

Visiting Victims of Communism Memorial

Is Victims of Communism Memorial in Washington?

Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC.

When is the best time to visit Victims of Communism Memorial?

April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.

How far is Victims of Communism Memorial from Baltimore?

About 35 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Victims of Communism Memorial?

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.

Where should I stay near Victims of Communism Memorial?

Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (5 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (7 mi, 44 places to stay).

From locals

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.