National Mall
East Coast · 1-3 days
About National Mall
Stretching two miles from the US Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial, the National Mall is the ceremonial heart of Washington, D.C., and home to many of America's most important monuments and museums. The Smithsonian Institution's free museums line the Mall, while the Washington Monument, WWII Memorial, and reflecting pools create an unforgettable civic landscape.
Highlights
- Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool
- Free Smithsonian museums
- Washington Monument observation deck
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