Overview

During our stay in Washington DC we went to the Jefferson Memorial. It sits just on the edge of the tidal basin where you can get great views of the hundreds of surrounding cherry trees and the Washington monument (see photo). The upper level of the memorial is wheelchair accessible if the lift is in working order.

Transport & Parking

We travelled to the memorial in a wheelchair accessible taxi. We got dropped at the roadside at the back of the memorial. There are only a few wheelchair accessible taxis in Washington DC so is it necessary to book in advance. There is the Smithonian metro station which is approx. 20 minute walk.

Access

We got dropped at the roadside at the back of the monument (see photo). There is a paved ramp that leads to the front of memorial. Normally a wheelchair user would take the lift to upper level of the memorial where the statue of Jefferson is (see photo). Unfortunately the lift was out of order when we went but luckily my Dad was willing to bump me up and down the stairs so that I could see the statue.

Toilets

Not sure

Staff

Did not see any

Anything else you wish to tell us?

Recommend . Beautiful Memorial especially when the cherry trees are in bloom.

Photos