Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
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Brandon K
Flagstaff, AZ2,080 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
This is a great monument, but there is just something better about seeing it at night. I have seen the monument on an evening bus tour, and this time we took scooters around in the evening and had a nice ride over. The fact that the monument is off a bit on its own gives it some additional quiet and gravitas. This is certainly a bucket-list item on any trip to DC.
Written 26 September 2024
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Acineto
Auckland Central, New Zealand24,266 contributions
Dec 2024 • Solo
The memorial of Martin Luther King Jr. is an open area with an enormous statue in the middle. There are entrances from the road and from the waterfront walkway. The carving is very unique and looks very different from different angles.You don't expect the statue coming in from the road. The walls along the back has a timeline of his life. The bookstore is located across the street.
Written 31 January 2025
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squidman212travel
San Mateo, CA50 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
We came here as part of a bus tour but wish we had a little more time to appreciate it. The symbolism of the sculpture is very interesting and enlightening. If only more people (not just whites!) can live by MLK's ideology the world would be a better place. There is even more emphasis today on providing "equity" due to skin color than encouraging people to live with a better character than in MLK's day. It's only getting worse. MLK would not be pleased with the direction things have turned even though systemic racism has been rooted out of the system.
Written 3 October 2024
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Jack
Old Bethpage, NY3,409 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is a very tall memorial in the Tidal Basin walk in Washington DC. It commemorates the late Civil Rights leader, MLK. I highly recommend visiting this memorial.
Written 24 June 2024
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janeatx
Colorado Springs, CO28 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
This is one of the memorials that helps if you have a tour guide or know the background information of the memorial itself. We visited on a night tour, and coming through the mountains of despair, it actually does block off all sound and sight before you break through to the memorial. Just was amazed at the ability of the artist to work in granite! It also helps to go at a time there, or not so many other tourists visiting so that it is quieter and more reflective.
Written 16 September 2023
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Viajero_pajarero
Spain1,154 contributions
July 2024 • Family
A towering statue of this African-American leader presides over the memorial to this important character in recent American history. Otherwise, the memorial seems like a missed opportunity to make the person better known and why it is so important. A few celebrated phrases are spread across the walls of the memorial.
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Written 17 January 2025
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MAConvert
Berkshires, MA489 contributions
Aug 2022
The symbolism in every element of this memorial is perfectly expressed. It is a beautiful and powerful testament to a man who changed our country profoundly. It is seated on the tidal basin, and I recommend walking around the basin to see it from the other side as well. Its power is reflected in the water.
Written 21 August 2022
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Bill K
Mantorville, MN6,943 contributions
Mar 2022
This memorial is so well done. The stone sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr. is the main feature, but his quotations flanking to each side of it are not to be skipped. We have stopped in during the day and after dark. I highly recommend going to this memorial at night...the illumination adds to the majesty of the memorial.
Written 27 March 2022
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,461 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
The Martin Luther King Memorial includes a huge 30-foot stone statue of King standing in an imposing manner and looking not particularly calm. Personally, I don't think the statue conveys the philosophy and attitude of King. Undoubtedly, many people will find the memorial as presenting a "strong" image, but for me it was too harsh.
Written 30 August 2023
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MrMrsHappyR
Liverpool, UK1,497 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
A bit further out from the Lincoln Memorial but well worth a visit. This huge statue with the legendary Martin Luther King sits in a fitting area of so many great tributes. There are lots of inspiring quotes on the walls
Written 10 September 2023
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Which metro station is closest? Does area have enough clean restrooms? Do they provide transportation to/from metro station or buses? Does area have food & what kind? Does area have enough parking?
Written 4 April 2024
How much are tickets for admission, if any and how is the parking?
Written 25 August 2018
The admission is free. The parking is limited and it is meter parking. I might suggest using the underground Subway to get around. Traffic can be trying. Since you are going to DC I might suggest the African History museum. Contact them ahead of time for tickets. They are free but not a viable on the spot. If you know a veteran they do not have to wait in line.
Written 26 August 2018
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