This is a beautiful memorial located in the heart of the National Mall. I think this memorial is great for the smaller children as it is open and the fountains area a great attraction. Its also great to get a picture next to your state's representation.

I include this monument on my "must-see list" for DC visitors. It is not like the other monuments that celebrate victories or individual heroes/statesmen. This is a place of tremendous loss and (hopefully) healing. It is a beautifully done memorial and seems to command an uncommon sense of reverence. This was my third trip to the wall and I almost... More

We went to honor my father who just died of Agent Orange, the time was solemn and peaceful at the same time. I would recommend everyone that goes to go to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial!

Very neat. It has been years since I have been here. There was a guide in the center that explained the lay out if the wall. Don't forget to see the nurses memorial.

This is a memorial worth visiting. It was beautiful to walk the path and see the thousands of names of those lost in The Vietnam war. You could hear a pin drop yet there were about a hundred people walking along the memorial. Very moving!!!

We went the day after Memorial Day and so all the flowers and pictures were still there, very touching and a sad indictment for wars which are still going on! When will the politicians learn? USA takes better care of its troops than UK does!! Very Patriotic.

I'm glad this memorial was finally built. Having the many Vietnam Veterans and their supporters around on Memorial Day Weekend made this visit a little extra special.

It is not awful to look at, but awful because of the number of young lives lost. The Memorial is well visited and crowed on the day of our visit. The names on the wall begin with the first deaths and continues until the last to die. So many lives, it is hard to get you mind around. To me... More

Guess its a must visit. A tribute to those who gave up their lives during the horrible Vietnam war. And an eye opener as to how well the American people look after their ex service men and women. Was there during this years Memorial Day celebrations and so nice to see a huge number of youth helping the aged ex... More