Closest Metro to Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Closest Metro Stop:
Smithsonian
Arlington Cemetery
Foggy Bottom-GWU
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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is located at 1964 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024. The street number is a reference to the Civil Right’s Act of 1964, in which Dr. King played an integral role in achieving. The memorial is set amid four acres of cherry trees on the northwest shore of the Tidal Basin next to the Roosevelt Memorial, and in between the Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson Memorial.

The MLK Mmemorial features 30-foot statue of Martin Luther King , Jr. with his arms folded while gazing into the distance. When visiting the memorial, pay attention to the Inscription Wall. It includes fourteen of Dr. King's most famous quotes. The quotes are engraved on a 450-foot crescent shaped granite wall.

The Smithsonian Station (Orange and Blue Lines) is the closest metro station to the MLK Mmemorial. It is also accessible via Arlington Cemetery Station (Blue Line) and Foggy Bottom-GWU Station (Orange and Blue Lines). Use the map and directions below to find suggested routes to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.

From Smithsonian Station Approximately .8 miles The Smithsonian Station is often crowded due to museum visitors. During the summer, it is highly recommended that you use one of the other stations. Walk west 8 blocks on Independence Avenue, towards the Washington Monument, to 15th Street.

From Arlington Cemetery Station Approximately 1.2 miles Upon exiting, walk northeast 7 blocks away from the cemetery towards DC, continuing around the traffic circle and across the Arlington Memorial Bridge. At end of the bridge take the ramp to the right to 23rd Street, then turn right on 23rd Street and walk (407 ft) to Independence Avenue.

From Foggy Bottom-GWU Station Approximately 1.4 miles Upon exiting, turn right on 23rd Street and walk south 7 blocks to the Lincoln Memorial. Walk 3 blocks around the rear of the Lincoln Memorial.