World War I Memorial
Wikimedia disambiguation page. Look for it in Washington. Visitors in 2025 numbered 839K.
A national memorial inside Washington
Visits fell 23% in 2025
The National Park Service counted 838,999 visitors in 2025, down from 1,084,897 the year before. Visitors ↓
Best month: Sep
September is mild and quieter than average, with a high of 80°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Washington
World War I 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 36 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 3 miles from World War I Memorial.
Written from National Park Service visitor counts, NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia. Updated when the Park Service posts a new month.
When it’s busy, and the weather
The months below show crowds and weather at World War I Memorial.
World War I Memorial
World War I Memorial may refer to:
- Type
- National Memorial
- Official site
- nps.gov/wwim
Practical details
Staying near World War I Memorial
Lodging nearby is in 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 World War I 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 | 6 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 | 11 mi west | 15 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| College Park | 9 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 | — |
| North Bethesda | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 13 13 hotels | 49,677 | $732K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to World War I Memorial
Also within 3 miles are these.
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 draw42 mi 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
838,999 visitors in 2025
Years run from 2021 on the left to 2025 on the right.
Visiting World War I Memorial: the answers
Is World War I Memorial in Washington?
Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC. The address is 1493 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,, Washington, DC 20004.
When is the best time to visit World War I Memorial?
September, with a high of 80°. April is the busiest month (about 124,073 visitors).
How many people visit World War I Memorial each year?
838,999 in 2025, according to the National Park Service. The record is 1,092,228, set in 2023.
How far is World War I Memorial from Baltimore?
About 36 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to World War I Memorial?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near World War I Memorial?
Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (4 mi, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (6 mi, 44 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in 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.