USA Watergate Steps
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
06:56 - 16:51
| current local time: 17:59
Photo Themes
Memorial
runners
Staircase
Locations
Washington DC
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