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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Memorial park

πŸ‘πŸ‘ Visit in the evening. Very few people. Quiet. Highly recommend a stop. A great place to reflect on the history and great losses, to pay respect to honor those who fought for what they believed in. Many losing their lives in the process. So much history in this park. People often mention park,


Address

217-231 W Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Website

www.nps.gov

Contact

(215) 965-2305

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (121 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Amber J. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 65 reviews
    Visit in the evening. Very few people. Quiet. Highly recommend a stop. A great place to reflect on the history and great losses, to pay respect to honor those who fought for what they believed in. Many losing their lives in the process. So much history in this park.
    6 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Matt P. 6 years ago on Google β€’ 1065 reviews
    A really neat piece of history that’s in the middle of a great park.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Melissa T. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 130 reviews
    Very beautiful and peaceful. As of Oct 22 they are doing some upkeep on the monument but it is still very visible and open to the public. The park was nice both in the daytime and later at night as well.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 G L. 6 years ago on Google β€’ 118 reviews
    Such an amazing place. Clean and beautiful. Very pensive space, beautifully designed. The ever burning flame and unknown grave are finely complimented by the local art of the stoops. The fountain in the middle is unimpressive but a fine addition.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 shwanda r. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 342 reviews
    It's beautiful and peaceful on a sunny day...a perfect way to honor and give tribute to our fallen servicemen...may their service Never be forgotten ❀️
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Aron Dunlap-OFD Watch C. 4 years ago on Google
    Know your history. Understand the sacrifices made that give you the Liberty you enjoy today. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Anne A. 4 years ago on Google
    "Freedom is a light for which many have died in darkness." There are hundreds of soldiers from Washington's army who died during the Revolutionary War buried in unmarked graves here. I prefer to view the Tomb and the Square as a Soldier's Memorial rather than a war memorial. Worth a visit to pause and remember.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Charles C. 9 months ago on Google β€’ 410 reviews
    Beautiful park, doesn't get used all that much, no one knows its one large grave!

  • 5/5 Bonnie M. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 29 reviews
    It's the best park in center city. Lots of benches. Fairly large. You can make friends with a squirrel. They'll eat right out of your hands if you're chill. Lots of large American Sycamore trees. You can do laps. It's a great place for your head to escape from the hustle and bustle. Pet friendly. Not too much riff raff. Please don't taint it.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 J F. 7 years ago on Google
    Right near Independence Hall (the Liberty Bell) and other historic tourist spots. Now also close to the Museum of the American Revolution, which just opened. A great, small park to stop by on a detour!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jessica T. 3 years ago on Google β€’ 25 reviews
    The city is rich with history and this monument is not to be missed. Located in a beautiful park near the historic district.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Brandon E. 6 months ago on Google β€’ 243 reviews
    Great dedication to the people who served during the revolution.

  • 5/5 Alan S. 9 months ago on Google β€’ 80 reviews
    Solum and inspirational and the story behind the monument will live with you forever.

  • 5/5 Haily Radnor (. 1 year ago on Google
    Such beautiful tribute.

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very humbling site in the historic district.

  • 5/5 Caleb S. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best free things to see

  • 5/5 Davida B. 1 year ago on Google
    I work at Chesterbrook Academy and we take our students there to have circle time and walk around.

  • 4/5 Jess G. 5 years ago on Google
    This was exciting but could be taken care of better

  • 5/5 Cara-Lynn T. 3 years ago on Google
    Very sobering experience.

  • 5/5 A J. 11 months ago on Google
    Peaceful


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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