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USA Watergate Steps

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The Watergate Steps, leading down to the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial, were intended to be the ceremonial entrance to the U.S. capital city when water was the main form of transport. Now they are used by exercisers and sight seers.

Photography Tips

Stand on Parkway Drive north of the steps and shoot toward them, or go to the bottom of the steps and shoot up.

Travel Information

Plenty of street parking on Parkway Drive just north of the steps.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor A decent amount of people

Best Timing Sunrise

Sunrise & Sunset 07:22 - 16:51 | current local time: 08:10

Photo Themes Memorial runners Staircase

Locations Washington DC

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