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Smithsonian Castle – World War II Memorial loop from Washington

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Smithsonian Castle – World War II Memorial loop from Washington

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2.7

(26)

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Smithsonian Castle – World War II Memorial loop from Washington

01:22

5.38km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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The White House and President's Park

Washington Monument Grounds

National Mall

West Potomac Park

World War II Memorial

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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367 m

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Highlight • Monument

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum created for to preserve African American history and culture. This Museum is home to over 40,000 artifacts and was opened on September 24, 2016.

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1.07 km

Smithsonian Castle

Highlight • Monument

The Smithsonian Castle's construction was fininshed in 1855. And as visitors enter through the National Mall entrance they pass the crypt of James Smithson, who is the institution's founder.

It …

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3.30 km

Washington Monument

Highlight • Monument

The National Mall is a sprawling park in the heart of Washington, D.C., stretching from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. It's often described as "America's front yard"—a place where …

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3.39 km

National Museum of American History

Highlight • Monument

Somehow a little bit of everything here, I like the special museums better. I would call the Museum of the American way of Life. Nevertheless: The development of electrification or …

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4.65 km

World War II Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The World War II Memorial is very large, 7.4-acres to be exact! The memorial is made up of 56 granite pillars, each 17 feet tall. There is an amazing amount of landscaping and water in the fountain here as well.

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5.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

Surfaces

3.01 km

1.35 km

534 m

332 m

Elevation

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Thursday 3 September

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22°C

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Smithsonian Castle – World War II Memorial loop from Washington

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Smithsonian Castle

Washington Monument

National Museum of American History

World War II Memorial

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