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Northwest Washington, Washington

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National Mall

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Ranked #8 for scenic views in Washington
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Washington Post recommend this place
"... Memorial and the Washington Monument - It's the Declaration of Independence..."(6 Tips)
"Many great spots and views for all those things."(16 Tips)
"One of my fav DC things to do - walk, bike or run along the mall."(8 Tips)
"many marathons and picnics"(3 Tips)

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al ludwigsMay 1, 2014
A great place to visit and exercise.
Melissa Michaud NishanDecember 14, 2014
Views are amazing!
M.C. R.January 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great place to go for a run, capital to Lincoln is 4 miles round trip
Lauren BaconMarch 24, 2014
Always good food trucks nearby for lunch
Shannon JeropkeNovember 10, 2021
Been here 5+ times
No trip to DC is complete without a stop here!
T StarkJuly 15, 2015
There is always something going on in here!
joyce JanOctober 13, 2020
Capitol Bldg
Alan BruceDecember 3, 2011
Beautiful views walking both way. Scene of the "I had a dream" speech.
RApril 10, 2012
Place can be brutal if you have allergies in the spring!
jason hessApril 20, 2011
Stop by the Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery of Art.
TBDOctober 30, 2010
It can be tough to find restaurants near here. We've got a map of restaurants close by at the link. Read more
Meagan NylandMay 21, 2012
Red bike rental: $13 for 90minutes. Return at any station.
AudiMarch 17, 2011
Go directly to 4th St NW for your best chance to find on-the-Mall parking.
Trae FAugust 30, 2017
God Bless America!
Aaron PolzinSeptember 15, 2016
Absolutely beautiful!
cansu ugurluNovember 12, 2015
Am i the only tourists who was expecting to see a real mall?
Joe CooperNovember 1, 2015
So many good looking runners! 😉
Biz TraveldudeFebruary 3, 2016
Been here 5+ times
America's front lawn!
P GJune 28, 2015
Great walks
Shannon M.April 24, 2013
Use the metro!! Never any parking
Lorena NascimentoSeptember 8, 2014
Check it out all historical places.
Kimisha CovingtonJanuary 21, 2013
Wear plenty of layers in the winter.
Rob HumphreysMarch 31, 2015
A lot of walking required!
Jared WickNovember 9, 2014
Leave the kids at home. They just won't get it.
Evan BashaJanuary 22, 2013
Presidential Inauguration 2013
John NiedermeyerJune 23, 2012
There’s no Gap here, or even a Cinnabon, WTF. There IS a gift shop inside this big old building that had a lot of old people waiting in line out front, but not for me. Lame.
Kelly GotkinJanuary 26, 2017
Awe inspiring
Island BruinJuly 8, 2015
Get away from the streets.
Golos AmerikiJune 14, 2010
Anti-trafficking truck museum on the Mall: between 3rd and 4th street, next to Voice of America building Read more
Dan FoyFebruary 20, 2015
Where I learned to love running
J CAugust 22, 2016
Shopping is fun.
John OlsenMay 20, 2015
It's America's public space
Charlotte 💀February 17, 2015
Free museums 👍
CoCo ChanelAugust 17, 2014
Soooo much fun !!!!!!
Nhóc BuồnMay 27, 2014
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Marta Lynne SchantzMay 31, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great spot for kickball!
Bradley PortnoySeptember 20, 2011
Twice as good if you download this app, the first ever location-aware album: Read more
 Deon ParconJanuary 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Amazing to watch the Inagaural
John HillDecember 30, 2014
Come back in 2017... when construction is done.
Lynnne.August 12, 2010
Go To Tha HotDog Stands By 3 Hot Dogs.,Enjoy Widd Your Mans.,Takee Tons Of Pixx.!
A Z I ZJuly 4, 2013
1st july in canada , 4th in DC ,, i am so independent
Amin MMay 12, 2012
Ojan best was here!!!
LaurenSeptember 18, 2011
M-Star thinks it's the best spot to play kickball.
RApril 7, 2012
Must see tourist spot
Emma McTagueDecember 22, 2015
It's been beat up over the years, but nothing compares.
StephanieJuly 28, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Be kind to tourists. After all, we are tourists if we go to their city.
Carol BJuly 12, 2014
It is better than last time
Chase WilliamsSeptember 6, 2010
One of madator's hunting spots. Watch out for his devilish looks and peacock plaid shorts
Tai FungMay 15, 2012
Been here 50+ times
WALK ON THE RIGHT! Do NOT walk 3+ abreast!
ElizabethJuly 22, 2015
What's better then just running on a huge lawn? For a three year old, nothing.

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