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National Mall, Washington DC

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#1 of 53 in Historic Sites in Washington DC

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Visit National Mall, the historical national park where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech. The park contains the Washington Monument and spans the region between the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol. This park hosts numerous recreational activities, festivals, and concerts, but is most appreciated as a site for historic political rallies and gatherings, such as the Vietnam War Moratorium Rally in 1969. Millions of people visit the park annually to stand in the place where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous speech, and every four years Americans flood the park to watch the Presidential Inauguration. PutNational Mall into our Washington DC vacation planning tool and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.

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• By jennybap

  This is where all of the lovely museums are so it's a great place to break for touring and have a picnic or let little ones run. The carousel is a nice highlight for families. Some great food trucks.....  more »

• By runawaywinterbirds

  Imagine being a witness to Martin Luther King's Speech at the Mall. Walk along the famed Reflective Pond. Lincoln Memorial at one end and The Capitol at the other. Magical...  more »

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• By Adrian Ortiz

  One of our great areas in the USA. The Mall "park" is huge and has so many different museums to enjoy. Many are free since they belong to us to enjoy. The area is great for exercise and just to reflect on the history. There are many forms of transportation you can use. Rental bikes, scooters, metro, cab, bus. Just pick one that works best for you and have fun.

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• By Rockland Mosby

  The National Mall looks great - the Park Service continues to repair and improve the grounds. During our latest visit (Labor Day weekend) the Washington Monument was still being renovated. But there's still more than enough attractions and sites to fill a weekend.

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