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Washington
DC Arlington Memorial Bridge
Location: Links the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington House,
Washington, DC
Washington DC Arlington Memorial Bridge, admired
by many
Washington
D.C. visitors as one of the most beautiful bridges in the U.S., was built
in a neo-classical urban design to match the other pristine buildings that make
up the landmarks of the nation's capitol. While many drive over this expansive bridge
each day, few may stop to actually admire it.
Crossing the Potomac River, the bridge is 2,163 feet long
and 75 feet wide, including a 15-foot pedestrian walkway. Nine beautiful arches
cross the river on this bridge, which was once a drawbridge but is now inoperative.
Kids love walking across this bridge and stopping to snap some pictures of
famous Washington D.C.'s landmarks as they cross.
The bridge holds much symbolism, linking North and South
between the Lincoln Memorial and the Robert E. Lee Memorial at Arlington. Children
who've studied the Civil War will recognize the significance. A huge equestrian
statue is located at each end of the Arlington Memorial Bridge and many more sculptures
are located within easy walking distance of the bridge, including statues depicting
the Navy Seabees as well as one of a soldier from the Spanish-American War. All
make great photo opportunities.
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