The Capitol Reflecting Pool sits between the National Mall and Capitol Square in Washington, DC. Its water reflects the US Capitol, and the pool gives you room for a quiet walk and photographs of nearby landmarks. At the Union Square end, look toward the Capitol and the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial; from the Grant Memorial end, the view takes in the Washington Monument. Geese and gulls are often around the water.
The pool and its viewpoints
The pool lies between the National Mall and Capitol Square. Its two ends give different perspectives: from the Union Square side, you can see the US Capitol and the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial. From the Grant Memorial end, the view looks toward the Washington Monument. Walking around the water lets you take in these changing sightlines.
The Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
At the east end of the National Mall, a 17-foot statue depicts General Ulysses S. Grant on horseback. Dedicated in 1922, the memorial honors Grant as a Civil War general and the 18th US president. Its construction took 20 years.
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Where is the Capitol Reflecting Pool?
It is between the National Mall and Capitol Square in Washington, DC.
What can you see from the pool?
The pool offers views of the US Capitol and Ulysses S. Grant Memorial from the Union Square end, and the Washington Monument from the Grant Memorial end.
When is a good time to visit?
Early morning is a good choice for a quieter walk. Sunset can bring changing light to the water.
