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Description:
The National Mall's origins are as old as the capital city itself. The open space and parklands envisioned by Pierre L'Enfant's plan, which was commissioned by George Washington, created an ideal stage for national expressions of remembrance, observance and protest.
The National Mall resources include the 2,000 American elms which line the Mall and the 3,000 internationally renowned Japanese cherry trees which grace the Tidal Basin. Gardens that are
botanical showplaces display thousands of tulips, pansies and annuals in over 170 flower beds, and 35 ornamental pools and fountains range from
the simple to the sublime. This impressive mingling of natural and cultural resources has made our Nation's Capital one of the most heavily visited and photographed places in the world.
Getting Around:
Bicycles and inline skates are allowed along paved roads and walkways in the park. They are not
allowed in the memorial or monument areas such as in the chambers of the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, or along the walls at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Vietnam Veterans and Korean War Veterans Memorials.
Activites:
Biking | Educational Programs | And more.
Facilities:
Picnic Areas | And more.
Directions to National Mall
Plane:
Three major airports link Washington, D.C. with the rest of the country and the world. Ronald
Reagan National Airport, Washingotn Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore-Washington
Airport all have limo, cab, or Metro services available that will connect with the National Mall.
Car:
Interstates 66 and 395 provide access to the Mall from the south. Interstate 495, New York Avenue, Rock Creek Parkway, George Washington Memorial Parkway, and the Cabin John Parkway provide access from the North. Interstate 66, U.S. Route 50 and 29 provide access from the West. U.S. Routes 50, 1, and 4 provide access from the East. There is Handicapped parking at the memorial, otherwise parking is extremely scarce in
Washington, D.C.
There are small parking lots at the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial that provide two hour parking. Parking is available for longer periods along Ohio Drive between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. Bus parking is primarily available along Ohio Drive near the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. A brochure concerning Bus parking and loading and unloading areas is available by calling (202)426-6841.
Public Transportation
There are several Metro train routes from the suburban areas surrounding the city. The Smithsonian Metro stop comes out on the National Mall.
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Contact Information for National Mall
The National Mall
Washington, DC
20024-2000
Phone: 202-485-9880,
Fax: 202-426-1844
Located in Washington, DC
For more information on National Mall
Information on this page provided by the NPS.
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