This monument also known as The Battle of the Bulge Memorial is next door to the Bastogne War Museum. It is an outside structure in the shape of a 5 pointed star. On the walls of the monument are the names of US States along with the names of the different US military units that were involved in the battle. During my visit the gates were locked due to some renovation going on inside so I was only able to observe from the outside. Surrounding the monument are many concrete benches for sitting and taking in the views of not only the impressive monument but also the beautiful Belgium countryside visible from that location. This monument is managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission who also manage all of the foreign based military cemetery's that include US war dead. There is no cost to visiting other than possibly having to pay for parking at the museum next door. Budget 20 minutes to visit here. Best time to visit is immediately before or after visiting the Bastogne War Museum next door. read more

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Powerful monument to the Battle of the Bulge, marking the efforts of the American forces to hold off the Germans later in the war. There's a sign with the full inscription in French, English, and German. There's an eagle statue for the 101st Airborne. The monument is imposing and dignified with the full story of the campaign etched in the internal facets. Each of the United States is engraved on the outer upper facets of the star. The monument is placed on the ridge, overlooking the surrounding hills, where the battle was fought. The crypt has a bright mural, a good space for reflection on the sacrifices of human kind during war. read more

This was an incredible memorial my daughter and I visited in late April which commentates United States soldiers wounded or killed during the Battle of the Bulge. It was a bit cold but we climbed the steps too see kilometers of locations where brave soldiers once stood. Truly hallowed ground... This was my second visit and I missed the Bastogne War Museum again. We were able to visit the gift shop which was closing soon. The staff were nice. I did not see the Sherman tank that was previously outside. The Ardennes Forest is nearby, site of actual foxholes and memorials to Easy Company 101st Airborne. read more

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Sobering. We are always moved by the memory of how so many young people died to bring peace. You can climb the memorial structure and look out over where the Battle of the Bulge was fought. read more