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National Mall & Memorial Parks

900 Ohio Drive, SW, Washington, D.C., United States 20024

Featured Review : The National Mall is a large, open park strip that runs from the Lincoln Memorial all the way to the US Capitol Building. Technically, the National Mall is a national park. The most recognizable part of the National Mall...See Full Review

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National Mall & Memorial Parks Reviews

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The Most Famous Park Strip in Washington DC.

  • 4 out of 5 stars by stvchin from Tustin, California
  • October 20, 2009
The Most Famous Park Strip in Washington DC.
Quote: The National Mall is a large, open park strip that runs from the Lincoln Memorial all the way to the US Capitol Building. Technically, the National Mall is a national park. The most recognizable part of the National Mall is the open park area from... Read the full National Mall & Memorial Parks review

From journal Our Nation's Capital

General Mall Area

  • 5 out of 5 stars by HDRyders from In, New York
  • August 24, 2007
General Mall Area
Quote: The Mall area extends from the US Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, including the Tidal Basin. There are so many Museums to see you need more than one day. This area had the Smithsonian Museums, the National Archives, the Native American Museum, the... Read the full National Mall & Memorial Parks review

From journal 2007-Washington Experience

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The Mall

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ripplefan2 from Queens, New York
  • July 16, 2007
The Mall
Quote: After coming round the back of the Capitol Building while Congress was supposedly in session (they are only really in session from Tuesday to Thursday in the summer because they take the weekends off), we were looking out over the never-ending green... Read the full National Mall & Memorial Parks review

From journal A Day in DC

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National Mall

  • 4 out of 5 stars by mh75 from Harrisonburg, Virginia
  • May 29, 2007
National Mall
Quote: The National Mall in Washington D.C. is a wonderful walking tour that you can take without having to pay for a tour service. With nice weather in the spring and fall, it is also a way to get some exercise while on vacation or business. There always... Read the full National Mall & Memorial Parks review

From journal Business Trip to Washington D.C.

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Fireworks on the National Mall

  • 4 out of 5 stars by erinfshk from Brooklyn, New York
  • February 26, 2007
Fireworks on the National Mall
Quote: On July 4th, my family and I went to the National Mall, where we sat to watch the fireworks. We got there after most of the crowds had arrived, but we were still able to secure a pretty good seat, with plenty of space to lounge on the grass and... Read the full National Mall & Memorial Parks review

From journal The Capital on the Fourth of July

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The Memorials on the National Mall

  • 5 out of 5 stars by kwasiak from Tucson, Arizona
  • March 4, 2006
The Memorials on the National Mall
Quote: One afternoon we walked along the Mall from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial, visiting the World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Korean Memorial along the way. We got to the Lincoln Memorial around sunset and had a... Read the full National Mall & Memorial Parks review

From journal Accessible D.C.

National Mall

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Kiryo from Chicago, Illinois
  • November 22, 2005
National Mall
Quote: For people who want to disconnect from the high-stress of Washingtonian life or are traveling to the area, this is a must-see on any itinerary as far as any visit is concerned. One can find peace and quiet on most weekdays in the fall season, as... Read the full National Mall & Memorial Parks review

From journal Washington, DC, in the Fall

The "Mall"

  • 4 out of 5 stars by LAC in STL from St. Louis, Missouri
  • December 30, 2002
The "Mall"
Quote: DO WALK THE MALL! There's something highly significant about JUST BEING HERE! To have "walked the walk" of SO many, who come from ALL places, for a multitude of reasons, just to be in Washington, D.C., . . . is HUGE! I know I "panned" some... Read the full National Mall & Memorial Parks review

From journal "Seeing D.C"

National Mall

  • 3 out of 5 stars by nycalana from Washington, DC, Virginia
  • October 25, 2002
National Mall
Quote: From the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol Building, the National Mall is a wonderful collection of statuary. Visit the Vietnam Memorial with its somber black marble carrying the names of thousands of Americans who died during that war. Cross to the... Read the full National Mall & Memorial Parks review

From journal Washington DC at a Glance