National Mall
8 expert reviews
“America's "town green"—that might be the best short description of this fabled strip of Washington, D.C. It's the heart of almost every visitor's trip to Washington.”
– Fodor's
Concierge
"Most of Washington, D.C.'s must-see monuments are clustered on the western end of the National Mall, so it's possible to see them all in one day."
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Mall serves as the cultural heart of the capital and a political forum for the nation. Its imposing buildings and broad vistas underscore Washington's reputation as "the City Beautiful"." Full review
Frommer's
"A bustling ceremonial avenue of embassies and other distinguished buildings." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Shopping or something."
Where
"Planner Pierre L'Enfant's grand landscape from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. All memorial sites free." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The National Mall is home to the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, WWII Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, F"
Washington, D.C. Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's
"Eleven Smithsonian buildings, plus the National Gallery of Art and its Sculpture Garden, and a stray government building (Department of Agriculture), stake out the Mall’s northern border" Full review