Interstate 66, Route 50 and 29 provide access from the West. There are several metro train routes from the suburban areas surrounding the city. The Foggy Bottom metro station is the closest stop to the Lincoln memorial. The climate in Washington D.C. is seasonal. Summers can be very hot and humid with an average temperature of 82.
Winters are variable and can be very mild to very cold.
The average winter temperature is 35. Clothing should be in accordance with the season. The Washington Monument is wheelchair accessible. The Washington Monument has a wheelchair that may be used while visiting the monument. No reservations are needed to obtain a wheelchair.