USA Ulysses Grant Memorial
Ulysses Grant, the general who won the Civil War and became the 18th president of the United States, stands guard on his horse with the west side of the U.S. Capitol behind him. This and the surrounding statuary form the largest equestrian monument in the United States.
Photography Tips
A telephoto lens is required to get details of the statue and the Capitol background.
Travel Information
Plenty of parking at U.S. Botanic Gardens, especially in the early morning.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunrise
Sunrise & Sunset
06:57 - 16:51
| current local time: 04:58
Photo Themes
Capitol
president
statue
Locations
Washington DC
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