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National Mall

Plaza and National Park
Northwest Washington, Washington
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    Marta Lynne S.
    "Great spot for kickball!"(5 Tips)
    JoAnn M.
    "... Memorial and the Washington Monument - It's the Declaration of Independence..."(6 Tips)
    Julie A.
    "Beautiful views, many museums to visit as you make your way"(16 Tips)
    Leslie
    "One of my fav DC things to do - walk, bike or run along the mall."(8 Tips)
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  • Greg Z.heart icon on user image
    Greg ZambranoJuly 9, 2016
    Beautiful place, with many opportunities to learn about U.S. history and culture.
  • Soneeka A.heart icon on user image
    Soneeka AroraJuly 9, 2014
    Just love the walk here...surrounded by picturesqu monuments... great for picture taking or sketching.
  • Benjamin D.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin DoyleJune 10, 2015
    big open area, lots of food trucks on the avenues in the summer. avoid "Wasub?!" as they are wicked slow
  • Ankush S.
    Ankush SaxenaFebruary 15, 2013
    Location of many marathons and picnics, this area is a great sight to see all the monuments in close vicinity
  • Bruno M.heart icon on user image
    Bruno MartinsApril 11, 2016
    Nice place to rest, read a book and or go to museums. For free!!
  • Stephen P.heart icon on user image
    Stephen PangJune 9, 2013
    Lots of food trucks for your lunch...but quality and prices vary. Have something to sit on for the grassy lawn.
  • Lucie M.
    Lucie MelahnNovember 7, 2011
    Street parking is free on weekends. Arrive early to get a spot on the Mall. Plenty of spaces on C or D as well.
  • CollegeFashionista
    CollegeFashionistaJanuary 14, 2014
    Taking a walk, doing some homework or just admiring DC's nature and history is the best way to spend your afternoon.
  • Byron W.heart icon on user image
    Byron WilkesJanuary 16, 2016
    There used to be buffalo roaming on the national mall, but the herd grew too large and this is how the zoo was founded.
  • Mandar S.heart icon on user image
    Mandar ShidhoreSeptember 7, 2013
    Excellent views around, specially if one is ready to walk his/her feet off. Worth a experience.
  • christina c.heart icon on user image
    christina cookSeptember 19, 2018
    Only bring your memory maker and Family. Leave all drama at home or you will miss so much.
  • CARE
    CAREDecember 15, 2011
    Throw us a bone! Take the Students Rebuild challenge and make a bone to represent lives lost in Somalia and the Congo, and it'll be displayed on the National Mall! Read more
  • Melanie D.
    Melanie DaouineApril 29, 2016
    Hello Particular offers serious and credible loans going from 5000 to 5,000,000. Contrary to the bank, interest rate is of 3% per annum. E-mail: melaniedaouine@gmail.com
  • Jared C.heart icon on user image
    Jared CampbellJuly 15, 2015
    Great place to people watch. Extra points for answering dumb questions from tourists. "Where's the stores in the National Mall?"
  • Steven A.
    Steven AndrophyFebruary 8, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Tourists, kites, protestors, dead grass. Oh, and some monuments, memorials, and museums too.
  • Anthony M.
    Anthony MaioranaMarch 19, 2013
    Try to listen to older French music like Edith Piaf and imagine what L'Enfant was trying to accomplish with his design of the city.
  • Jeremy W.
    Jeremy WilcoxAugust 29, 2014
    Try to hit every museum and monument and memorial around the mall in one day... Best exercise you'll get all week!
  • Richard E.
    Richard EfthimOctober 28, 2014
    They currently have much of the Mall fenced of for renovation. If got are visiting Smithsonian museums you might have a two to three block detour. Plan accordingly
  • Ahmed B.heart icon on user image
    Ahmed BasmairJanuary 21, 2018
    History is here. Great for family trip. Near to 🚊
  • Julie A.
    Julie AvraJune 23, 2017
    Beautiful views, many museums to visit as you make your way
  • Dirk B.heart icon on user image
    Dirk BeckelJuly 22, 2017
    Use a bike to explore the area. It is huge.
  • Edrea
    EdreaFebruary 23, 2012
    If you work in DC ... bring your gym clothes and go for a run around after work and get your sweat on! :) Watch out for the mosquitoes during the summer! They'll get ya!
  • Soundtrack F.
    Historic area where the political rally for African American civil rights occurred, in which Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Join the Revolution! http://ow.ly/8sS8E Read more
  • Jen K.
    Jen KMarch 23, 2013
    Check out the Schwarma truck nearby. Solid choice. Few benches - grab the closest one you see.
  • Jared S.
    Jared SOctober 5, 2011
    Bike the entire mall at night for a pleasant view of all the sights. Saves time and less crowds at night.
  • Brett G.heart icon on user image
    Brett GarwoodJuly 11, 2015
    Jog, sit, read, relax. Many great spots and views for all those things.
  • Elizabeth J.
    Elizabeth JacksonJanuary 21, 2013
    What a important piece of history I'm experiencing here; great friends and wonderful Americans! Four More Years!!!
  • Joy V.
    Joy VJune 11, 2016
    Washington Monument plus memorials to Lincoln, MLK, FDR, WWII & Vietnam vets along a grassy mall.
  • Amy C.heart icon on user image
    Amy CummingsSeptember 3, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Throw on some tennis shoes and walk from the Capitol to Lincoln.
  • Bob G.heart icon on user image
    Bob GossenbergerAugust 5, 2018
    All the tourist spots ... love DC!
  • Close G.
    Close GitmoJanuary 11, 2012
    Jan 11(right now!): the National Day of Action Against Guantanamo & the NDAA! Join us at 1130 in Lafayette Square across from the White House. The program and march will run from Noon-2:30pm EST
  • JoAnn M.
    JoAnn McCulloughAugust 13, 2010
    Best place on the whole Mall is between the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Washington Monument - It's the Declaration of Independence Signers Memorial. It's a nice place to walk around..
  • Liam F.heart icon on user image
    Liam FMarch 24, 2015
    Yes yes yes!! Go if you get the chance!
  • Teresa M.heart icon on user image
    Teresa MaldonadoMay 12, 2017
    This is a beautiful park!
  • Maggie M.
    Maggie MacGNovember 22, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place to take a stroll in our nation's capital.
  • David W.heart icon on user image
    David WeathersbyOctober 16, 2016
    Amazing amount of history at this location.
  • Jesseheart icon on user image
    JesseAugust 8, 2018
    Great place for photos!
  • Fare Buzz
    Fare BuzzOctober 10, 2011
    The best place to start your journey, as the National Mall is home to many historical monuments.
  • Maria F.
    Maria Fernández ManteigaSeptember 19, 2014
    Air and space, American Indian and holocaust museums...
  • Kris T.heart icon on user image
    Kris TerryOctober 23, 2016
    Very good people watching Watch for ignorant teenagers
  • DMheart icon on user image
    DMJuly 25, 2015
    Amazing view on old magnificent City.
  • Sarah
    SarahOctober 10, 2012
    Closed for repairs. :(. BeAutiful grounds for the kids to play though
  • Easy Figure I.heart icon on user image
    Watching the Presidential Inauguration from Italy! Greetings to all Americans across the globe!
  • Katie S.
    Katie SantoMarch 6, 2010
    Running a 5K along the National Mall is easy and fun to do! Running during the day is great, but the run at night is even better!
  • Cesar De Jesus B.heart icon on user image
    The Air and Space museum is a must
  • Clarke C.
    Clarke CaywoodJune 27, 2011
    D.C. BBQ fest. Pork Grower's still say they use "pork the other white meat" but used banners with vague words like " imagine".
  • Philip J. Fry
    Philip J. FrySeptember 3, 2011
    The Washington Monument is pretty neat but you should see the Clinton Monument that stands next to it in the year 3000.
  • Nawan G.heart icon on user image
    Nawan GyaltsenAugust 29, 2015
    Awesome historic and iconic place!
  • Mitchell C.heart icon on user image
    Mitchell CurrinDecember 1, 2014
    Bring comfortable shoes, because there is so much to see.
  • Bikabout
    BikaboutJanuary 28, 2017
    The National Mall is a euphoric night riding experience. Travel guide - www.bikabout.com/washington-dc
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