Jefferson Memorial Parking Information

The Jefferson Memorial is a president memorial erected at the National Mall. It was built to honor one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America - Thomas Jefferson, who is also the third President of the United States. The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a dome-shaped rotunda designed by great architect John Russell Pope. As one of the most impressive tourist attractions in Washington, DC, the Jefferson Memorial has been built from 1939 to 1943. And the spectacular bronze statue of President Thomas Jefferson has not been placed until 1947.

Today, being a site for people to commemorate Thomas Jefferson and his huge contribution to the country, this magnificent memorial becomes a portion of the National Mall and Memorial Parks group and managed by the National Park Service. For years, this gorgeous memorial has been widely acclaimed due to its incredible design. Thanks to its perfect shape and unique style, you can even find the Jefferson Memorial on the "List of America's Favorite Architecture".

Around the noble bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson, visitors can find various passages from the Declaration of Independence. Additionally, engravings of other writings from President Jefferson can also be found around the statue. The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is surrounded by plenty of trees, which makes this building especially gorgeous during spring. It is obvious that this spectacular building is well suited for its surroundings and offers visitors not only a glimpse into first-class architecture, but also an incredible view of this region.

Home Page of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial

http://www.nps.gov/thje/index.htm

Learn More about the Thomas Jefferson Memorial on Wiki

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

Although it is originally built to cherish the memory of Thomas Jefferson, today, the Jefferson Memorial also performs as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the capital of the nation. Situated on the south side of the breathtaking Tidal Basin, the Jefferson Memorial is truly a wonderful place for visitors to enjoy a relaxing vacation and catch a fantastic view of this charming city. So, on your next vacation, why not hit the Washington, DC and make a stop at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial?

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is seated directly south of the White House. And when you stand at the top of steps of the Jefferson Memorial, you will catch the best view of the White House as well as the surrounding areas. Situated at 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC, the memorial is easily accessible for visitors from most places around the city. For those who opt for a self-driving tour to the Jefferson Memorial, it is really convenient to arrive at this attraction. However, driving visitors should never forget that parking around the Jefferson Memorial is somewhat a nightmare.

According to the information we can find on the official website of the National Mall and Memorial Parks, this organization does not own or operate any parking facility at present. That is to say, you will have to find parking spaces around this area by yourself. If you just don't mind parking your car on nearby street, then you will be glad to find that on-street parking spaces are offered in this region.

Areas along Ohio Drive, SW, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial would be great options for longer period parking. These areas are available for on-street parking, during non-rush hours from 9 am through 4 pm every day. For short term parking, the parking lots at the Washington Monument and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial would be perfect. You will be allowed to park your vehicle at these parking lots for two hours or less.

It is possible for bikes or inline skates to be placed along paved road or walkways inside the park. But, buses are required to be parked along Ohio Drive, SW, in the vicinity of the Lincoln Memorial or close to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Or you can choose to park your bus in the East Potomac Park along Ohio Drive, SW. If you would like to get a brochure regarding to parking areas around this magnificent memorial and parking spaces available for buses, you can contact the park at (202)426-6841.

In addition, there is another thing parkers should pay special attention to. That is on-street parking in the neighborhood of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial is restricted from 12 am until 6 am, because of facility cleaning and maintenance. Therefore, you are highly suggested to avoid parking your vehicle on street during that period.

Parking Details and Public Transportation Options for You to Get There

http://www.nps.gov/thje/planyourvisit/directions.htm

If you like, you can park your vehicle at parking lots or garages located within walking distance of the Jefferson Memorial. Maybe the Center City Parking and a couple of Colonial Parking Garages would be great choices. If you are interested in any of these parking structures, keep reading to know where you can find them.

1) Center City Parking: This is a parking lot visitors can find at 9th Street between H Street and New York Avenue. It is just placed on the north side of the White House and is in close proximity to the west end of the National Mall. To arrive at the Jefferson Memorial from this parking lot, parkers can ride the DC Circulator Bus which only costs 1 dollar per person. Metro commuting between the Gallery Place/Chinatown and Smithsonian Stations is also a nice choice for you to reach the Jefferson Memorial. Fee for parking your vehicle at this parking lot is 10 dollars or so.

2) Colonial Parking Garages: It would be also a great idea for driving visitors to park vehicles at any parking garages operated by Colonial. Around the Jefferson Memorial, you can find a couple of Colonial Parking Garages, which are seated at 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 400-430 10th Street, 122 C Street NW and 409 3rd Street SW respectively.

As to handicapped parking, there are also a few options close to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Normally, accessible passenger loading zones include the following:

- The entrances for the Mall as well as Constitution Avenue

- The mall entrance, in front of the National Museum of Natural History

- The mall entrance, next to the National Air and Space Museum

- The mall entrance, close to the S. Dillon Ripley Center

- The entrance of Independence Avenue, near the Freer Gallery of Art

Just as what you can imagine, parking is really at a premium in this region. In fact, parking is really difficult throughout the entire city. If possible, try to utilize public transportation to get to the memorial. It is highly recommended for you to ride Metro rail or Metro bus. This area is served by a number of buses as well as Tourmobile which is a kind of interpretive visitor transportation service specially offered for the National Mall and Memorial Parks.

The public transit system in Washington, DC is really convenient and efficient. It would not take much time for you to reach the Jefferson Memorial or its surrounding areas by bus or Metro rail. To get information regarding schedules for Metro rail/bus, you can turn to the official website of the Public Transit System: www.wmata.com. If would like to ride Tourmobile, related information are available on www.tourmobile.com.