The area historically referred to as 'the Mall' includes:
Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, The Capital Building, West Potomac Park (including the Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam Veterans, Korean War Veterans, World War II, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt memorials) and more!
-National Air and Space Museum
-National Museum of American History
-National Museum of Natural History
-National Gallery of Art
-Smithsonian American Art Museum
This is one of our favorite places to go for some dinner, drinks and a nice view of the Potomac! Check out some of the walking tours they offer as well!
Pay your respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and see the changing of the guard.
This historic neighborhood offers charming streets, boutique shops, restaurants, and views of the Potomac River.
A little more of a drive, you'll find the same great views of the Potomac with no entrance fee.
Ford’s Theatre (where President Lincoln was assassinated)
Library of Congress (the largest library in the world)
National Archives (see the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights)