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National Mall

National Mall

Plaza and National Park
Northwest Washington, Washington
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    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)
    Ankush S.
    "many marathons and picnics"(3 Tips)
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  • James C.heart icon on user image
    James CAugust 16, 2015
    Must see site in Washington.
  • Christinaheart icon on user image
    ChristinaNovember 3, 2016
    The options are endless.
  • Shannon J.heart icon on user image
    Shannon JeropkeNovember 10, 2021
    Been here 5+ times
    No trip to DC is complete without a stop here!
  • Melissa M.heart icon on user image
    Melissa Michaud NishanDecember 14, 2014
    Views are amazing!
  • M.C. R.
    M.C. R.January 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place to go for a run, capital to Lincoln is 4 miles round trip
  • Alan B.
    Alan BruceDecember 3, 2011
    Beautiful views walking both way. Scene of the "I had a dream" speech.
  • Lauren B.
    Lauren BaconMarch 24, 2014
    Always good food trucks nearby for lunch
  • TBD
    TBDOctober 30, 2010
    It can be tough to find restaurants near here. We've got a map of restaurants close by at the link. Read more
  • T S.heart icon on user image
    T StarkJuly 15, 2015
    There is always something going on in here!
  • joyce J.
    joyce JanOctober 13, 2020
    Capitol Bldg
  • R
    RApril 10, 2012
    Place can be brutal if you have allergies in the spring!
  • Meagan N.
    Meagan NylandMay 21, 2012
    Red bike rental: $13 for 90minutes. Return at any station.
  • jason h.
    jason hessApril 20, 2011
    Stop by the Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery of Art.
  • Audi
    AudiMarch 17, 2011
    Go directly to 4th St NW for your best chance to find on-the-Mall parking.
  • Aaron P.heart icon on user image
    Aaron PolzinSeptember 15, 2016
    Absolutely beautiful!
  • Trae F.heart icon on user image
    Trae FAugust 30, 2017
    God Bless America!
  • Kimisha C.
    Kimisha CovingtonJanuary 21, 2013
    Wear plenty of layers in the winter.
  • Joe C.heart icon on user image
    Joe CooperNovember 1, 2015
    So many good looking runners! 😉
  • Lorena N.
    Lorena NascimentoSeptember 8, 2014
    Check it out all historical places.
  • Jared W.heart icon on user image
    Jared WickNovember 9, 2014
    Leave the kids at home. They just won't get it.
  • P G.heart icon on user image
    P GJune 28, 2015
    Great walks
  • cansu u.heart icon on user image
    cansu ugurluNovember 12, 2015
    Am i the only tourists who was expecting to see a real mall?
  • Biz T.heart icon on user image
    Biz TraveldudeFebruary 3, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    America's front lawn!
  • Shannon M.
    Shannon M.April 24, 2013
    Use the metro!! Never any parking
  • Rob H.heart icon on user image
    Rob HumphreysMarch 31, 2015
    A lot of walking required!
  • Evan B.
    Evan BashaJanuary 22, 2013
    Presidential Inauguration 2013
  • John N.
    John NiedermeyerJune 23, 2012
    There’s no Gap here, or even a Cinnabon, WTF. There IS a gift shop inside this big old building that had a lot of old people waiting in line out front, but not for me. Lame.
  • Kelly G.heart icon on user image
    Kelly GotkinJanuary 26, 2017
    Awe inspiring
  • Golos Ameriki
    Golos AmerikiJune 14, 2010
    Anti-trafficking truck museum on the Mall: between 3rd and 4th street, next to Voice of America building Read more
  • J C.heart icon on user image
    J CAugust 22, 2016
    Shopping is fun.
  • Island Bruinheart icon on user image
    Island BruinJuly 8, 2015
    Get away from the streets.
  • Dan F.heart icon on user image
    Dan FoyFebruary 20, 2015
    Where I learned to love running
  • Charlotte 💀
    Charlotte 💀February 17, 2015
    Free museums 👍
  • John O.heart icon on user image
    John OlsenMay 20, 2015
    It's America's public space
  • CoCo C.
    CoCo ChanelAugust 17, 2014
    Soooo much fun !!!!!!
  • Nhóc B.
    Nhóc BuồnMay 27, 2014
    http://chatzalo.org/download-chat-zalo/
  • A Z I Zheart icon on user image
    A Z I ZJuly 4, 2013
    1st july in canada , 4th in DC ,, i am so independent
  • Bradley P.
    Bradley PortnoySeptember 20, 2011
    Twice as good if you download this app, the first ever location-aware album: Read more
  • Marta Lynne S.
    Marta Lynne SchantzMay 31, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great spot for kickball!
  •  Deon P.
     Deon ParconJanuary 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing to watch the Inagaural
  • Lynnne.
    Lynnne.August 12, 2010
    Go To Tha HotDog Stands By 3 Hot Dogs.,Enjoy Widd Your Mans.,Takee Tons Of Pixx.!
  • John H.heart icon on user image
    John HillDecember 30, 2014
    Come back in 2017... when construction is done.
  • Lauren
    LaurenSeptember 18, 2011
    M-Star thinks it's the best spot to play kickball.
  • Amin M.
    Amin MMay 12, 2012
    Ojan best was here!!!
  • R
    RApril 7, 2012
    Must see tourist spot
  • Stephanie
    StephanieJuly 28, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Be kind to tourists. After all, we are tourists if we go to their city.
  • Carol B.heart icon on user image
    Carol BJuly 12, 2014
    It is better than last time
  • Elizabethheart icon on user image
    ElizabethJuly 22, 2015
    What's better then just running on a huge lawn? For a three year old, nothing.
  • Chase W.
    Chase WilliamsSeptember 6, 2010
    One of madator's hunting spots. Watch out for his devilish looks and peacock plaid shorts
  • Tai F.
    Tai FungMay 15, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    WALK ON THE RIGHT! Do NOT walk 3+ abreast!
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