walking directions to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication Ceremony l From Farragut North (K St. & Connecticut Ave. or L St. & Connecticut Ave. exits) Approximately 1.5 miles Upon exiting, walk south 10 blocks on Connecticut Ave./17th St. to the National Mall. Continue walking, crossing the Mall to Independence Ave. Ticketed seating area: Turn right on Independence Ave. Ticketed and non-ticketed standing areas: Turn left on Independence Ave., then make a right on 15th St. and walk one block to the Tidal Basin. Continue left, walk around the Tidal Basin, past the Jefferson Memorial. Cross the Inlet Bridge. Standing areas are accessible straight ahead on Ohio Drive. ll From Farragut West (18th & I St. exit) Approximately 1.5 miles Upon exiting, turn left on I St. and walk east one block to 17th St. Turn right on 17th St. and walk south nine blocks to the National Mall. Continue walking, crossing the Mall to Independence Ave. Ticketed seating area: Turn right on Independence Ave. Ticketed and non-ticketed standing areas: Turn left on Independence Ave., then make a right on 15th St. and walk one block to the Tidal Basin. Continue left, walk around the Tidal Basin, past the Jefferson Memorial. Cross the Inlet Bridge. Standing areas are accessible straight ahead on Ohio Drive. ll From McPherson Square (Franklin Square / 14th St. exit) Approximately 1.6 miles Upon exiting, walk south for one block on 14th St., then turn right on H St. Turn left on 15th St. and walk eight blocks to the National Mall. Continue walking, crossing the Mall to Independence Ave. Ticketed seating area: Turn right on Independence Ave. Ticketed and non-ticketed standing areas: Turn left on Independence Ave., then make a right on 15th St. and walk one block to the Tidal Basin. Continue left, walk around the Tidal Basin, past the Jefferson Memorial. Cross the Inlet Bridge. Standing areas are accessible straight ahead on Ohio Drive. ll From Smithsonian Approximately .8 miles This station is often crowded due to museum visitors. It is highly recommended that you use one of the other stations. Walk west eight blocks on Independence Ave., towards the Washington Monument, to 15th St. Ticketed seating area: Walk straight ahead on Independence Ave. Ticketed and non-ticketed standing areas: Turn left on 15th St. and walk one block to the Tidal Basin. Continue left, walk around the Tidal Basin, past the Jefferson Memorial. Cross the Inlet Bridge. Standing areas are accessible straight ahead on Ohio Drive. Use the map and directions to find suggested routes to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication Ceremony. These routes have been approved by National Park Police. However, as you get closer to the event site, the security perimeter may be altered due to VIP arrivals, causing minor detours for pedestrians. Enjoy the day, and thank you for riding Metro to this historic event. To avoid long lines at the farecard machines, pre-purchase your commemorative One Day Pass for $9 at a Metro sales office. For locations and hours, visit MetroOpensDoors.com.
walking directions to theMartin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication Ceremony
Mar 19, 2016
Use the map and directions to find suggested routes to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication Ceremony. These routes have been approved by National Park Police. However, as you get closer to the event site, the security perimeter may be altered due to VIP arrivals, causing minor detours for pedestrians. Enjoy the day.
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walking directions to theMartin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Dedication Ceremony
l From Farragut North(K St. & Connecticut Ave. or L St. & Connecticut Ave. exits) Approximately 1.5 miles
Upon exiting, walk south 10 blocks on Connecticut Ave./17th St. to the National Mall. Continue walking, crossing the Mall to Independence Ave.
Ticketed seating area: Turn right onIndependence Ave.
Ticketed and non-ticketed standing areas: Turn left on Independence Ave., then make a right on 15th St. and walk one block to the Tidal Basin. Continue left, walk around the Tidal Basin, past the Jefferson Memorial. Cross the Inlet Bridge. Standing areas are accessible straight ahead on Ohio Drive.
ll From Farragut West(18th & I St. exit) Approximately 1.5 miles
Upon exiting, turn left on I St. and walk east one block to 17th St. Turn right on 17th St. and walk south nine blocks to the National Mall. Continue walking, crossing the Mall to Independence Ave.
Ticketed seating area: Turn right onIndependence Ave.
Ticketed and non-ticketed standing areas: Turn left on Independence Ave., then make a right on 15th St. and walk one block to the Tidal Basin. Continue left, walk around the Tidal Basin, past the Jefferson Memorial. Cross the Inlet Bridge. Standing areas are accessible straight ahead on Ohio Drive.
ll From McPherson Square(Franklin Square / 14th St. exit) Approximately 1.6 miles
Upon exiting, walk south for one block on 14th St., then turn right on H St. Turn left on 15th St. and walk eight blocks to the National Mall. Continue walking, crossing the Mall to Independence Ave.
Ticketed seating area: Turn right onIndependence Ave.
Ticketed and non-ticketed standing areas: Turn left on Independence Ave., then make a right on 15th St. and walk one block to the Tidal Basin. Continue left, walk around the Tidal Basin, past the Jefferson Memorial. Cross the Inlet Bridge. Standing areas are accessible straight ahead on Ohio Drive.
ll From SmithsonianApproximately .8 miles
This station is often crowded due to museum visitors. It is highly recommended that you use one of the other stations.
Walk west eight blocks on Independence Ave., towards the Washington Monument, to 15th St.
Ticketed seating area: Walk straight aheadon Independence Ave.
Ticketed and non-ticketed standing areas: Turn left on 15th St. and walk one block to the Tidal Basin. Continue left, walk around the Tidal Basin, past the Jefferson Memorial. Cross the Inlet Bridge. Standing areas are accessible straight ahead on Ohio Drive.
Use the map and directions to find suggested routes to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication Ceremony. These routes have been approved by National Park Police. However, as you get closer to the event site, the security perimeter may be altered due to VIP arrivals, causing minor detours for pedestrians. Enjoy the day, and thank you for riding Metro to this historic event.To avoid long lines at the farecard machines, pre-purchase
your commemorative One Day Pass for $9 at a Metro sales office. For locations and hours, visit MetroOpensDoors.com.
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l From Arlington CemeteryApproximately 1.2 miles
Upon exiting, walk northeast seven 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 St., then turn right on 23rd St. and walk (407 ft.) to Independence Ave.
Ticketed seating area: Turn left onIndependence Ave.
Ticketed and non-ticketed standing areas: Walk straight ahead on Ohio Dr.
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llll From L’Enfant Plaza(7th & D St. or 7th St. & Maryland Ave. exits) Approximately 1.3 miles
Upon exiting, walk north two blocks towards the National Mall on 7th St. Turn left at Independence Ave. and walk west (11 blocks) to 15th St.
Ticketed seating area: Straight ahead on Independence Ave.
Ticketed and non-ticketed standing areas: Turn left on 15th St. and walk one block to the Tidal Basin. Continue left, walk around the Tidal Basin past the Jefferson Memorial. Cross the Inlet Bridge. Standing areas are accessible straight ahead on Ohio Drive.
ll From Foggy Bottom-GWUApproximately 1.4 miles
Access is limited at this station due to escalator work.
Upon exiting, turn right on 23rd St. and walk south seven blocks to the Lincoln Memorial. Walk three blocks around the rear of the Lincoln Memorial.
Ticketed seating area: Turn left onIndependence Ave.
Ticketed and non-ticketed standing areas: Walk straight ahead on Ohio Dr.
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