National Mall & Memorial Parks
As iconic as the White House and the Capitol Building, the National Mall is the heart of Washington, DC. Sitting west of the Potomac River, the park stretches from the Capitol Building westward to the Washington Monument and beyond, to the Reflecting Pool and the Lincoln Memorial . Several monuments, landmarks and museums call the National Mall home, each commemorating moments in history that shaped the nation. Year round, visitors flock to the Mall for concerts, festivals and other special events.Details
Hours
- The National Mall is open 24 hours a day, except for memorial closures on December 25. Park rangers are usually on hand at memorials from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.Price
- FreeEvents
- Memorial Walking Tours
- Memorials by Bike
- The Longest Day
Activities
- Concerts
- Cycling
- Museums
- Picnics
- Memorial tours