IWO Jima Memorial Address, Map and Directions

Iwo Jima Memorial, also known as the Marine Corps War Memorial, was unveiled on November 10, 1954, dedicated to all marines who have died in the battle of Iwo Jima, one of the most historic battles during the WWII. This 32-foot-high sculpture was inspired by a Pulitzer Prize winning photograph "Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima" by Joe Rosenthal and designed by Felix de Weldon. The memorial features five Marines and a navy hospital corpsman raising the second flag over Iwo Jima, the bronze flagpole of which is 60 feet long. To learn more about the Iwo Jima Battle and the history of this awesome memorial, please visit the website below:

Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Corps_War_Memorial

Today, this marvelous sculpture stands not only as a landmark in Arlington, west of Washington DC, but also as a symbol for American people's unwavering determination and valorous struggle for freedom. Whenever you are paying a visit to the nation's capital, do make a trip to this military memorial statue and get your heart inspired for long.

In order to turn your trip into a hassle-free one, we are going to nourish you with a complete guide on its basic visit info, comprising location, directions and more. You are encouraged to take a look and get fully packed for your next visit.

Iwo Jima Memorial is located at 1400 North Meade Street, Arlington, VA, just across the Potomac River from Washington DC, and adjacent to Route 50 and Arlington National Cemetery. Visitors from Washington DC can get to this area via Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge or Francis Scott Key Bridge.

In addition to Iwo Jima Memorial, this district is also blessed with a wealth number of historic monuments and attractions. After your visit to Iwo Jima Memorial, be sure to take a stroll around! Guess what you may encounter on your way? For your convenience, we have collected several landmarks nearby, ensuring you to get the maximum from your visit in Washington DC!

- - Arlington National Cemetery: 0.8 mile in the south

- - Kenney Center: 2700 F St NW at Rock Creek Parkway

- - Lincoln Memorial: 900 Ohio Drive, SW

- - Korean War Veterans Memorial: Daniel French Drive, SW

- - Air Force Memorial: Columbia Pike

- - Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial: West Basin Drive, SW

To discover the exact locations of Iwo Jima Memorial and other popular attractions nearby, you are advised to refer to Google Maps, on which you can find out a large number of tourism destinations, hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, and entertainment surrounding the memorial.

Google Maps

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1400+North+Meade+Street,+Arlington,+VA

However, if you think it is a little complicated to search on the map for hotels, attractions and entertainments, the website below is willing to do you a favor. On this website, you can find a brief overview on the memorial, as well as maps showing hotels, attractions and even all popular destinations throughout Washington DC. Open this web, click "Location" and get a map for Iwo Jima Memorial. At the bottom of this map, you can find links to three maps for hotels, attractions and more.

A View on Cities: Iwo Jima Memorial

http://www.aviewoncities.com/washington/iwojimamemorial.htm

Are you planning to drive your way to this stunning statue? In any case that you are a man with weak sense of direction, we have suggested the following driving directions to facilitate you to arrive successfully.

- If you are coming from Downtown Washington DC in the east, head south, turn right and merge onto US-50 W/Constitution Avenue. Stay west on US-50. Take the exit onto US-50/Arlington Blvd, which will lead you into Virginia. Take the exit towards Rosslyn /Key Bridge and turn right onto N Lynn Street. Take the second right and veer onto Wilson Blvd. Proceed on Wilson Blvd which will merge with VA-110 S. Turn right onto N Marshall Drive and another right on the first crossroad onto Iwo Jima Memorial Access Road. Continue on this road and it will take you to the US Marine Memorial Circle. The sculpture is located in the center of this large circle.

- If you are coming from Ronald Rogan Washington National Airport in the south, head north on George Washington Memorial Parkway and take the I-395 S exit towards Richmond. Then take exit 10 A on the left towards Boundary Channel. Stay on I-395 S and exit at 8B to merge onto VA-110 N/Jefferson Davis Hwy. Keep driving on this highway and turn left onto N Marshall Drive. Take the first right and veer onto Iwo Jima Memorial Access Road. Proceed to get to US Marine Memorial Circle.

- If you are driving from the north across Potomac river, head south towards Canal Road NW. Take Canal Road NW and turn left onto Francis Scott Key Bridge. After entering Virginia via Key Bridge, take N Fort Myer Drive and stay on it until you meet the junction with N Meade Street. Take N Meade Street and turn left onto N Marshall Drive. Take the first left to get onto Iwo Jima Memorial Access Road.

- If you are coming from the center of Arlington in the west, head northeast on Wilson Blvd towards N Oakland Street. Take a right onto 10th Street N. Stay left at the fork, follow the signs for Washington and merge onto Arlington Blvd. Take the N Rolfe Street exit for N Rhodes Street. Merge onto Arlington Street again and turn right onto N Meade Street. Continue on N Meade Street and turn right onto N Marshall Drive. Then turn left Iwo Jima Memorial Access Road.