National Mall

Park Washington, District of Columbia, United States

What to expect

The National Mall is a public space in Washington, D.C., home to iconic memorials and monuments that tell the story of the United States' history and democratic values

Plan your family visit to the National Mall with these blog insights 👇

Visiting Washington D.C. With Teens - Fun 4-Day Itinerary's Not Focused on History

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the National Mall, visiting some of the Smithsonian Museums and enjoying the views

Highlights: My daughter loved seeing the Smithsonian Museums and the monuments from the outside ✨

Family Fun in Downtown Washington DC

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked along the Mall to see the Washington Monument and US Capitol Building, rode the carousel, and people-watched

Highlights: Older kids may enjoy a tour of the US Capitol Building ✨

Washington, DC, USA

This family's experience:

Activities: We cycled to the Washington Monument, WWII memorial, Martin Luther King memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Lincoln Memorial Pool, Lincoln Memorial, the White House, and then back to the Washington Memorial

Highlights: We were impressed by how clean and pristine everything was; the Parisian-style tree-lined boulevards; and the magnitude of the monuments ✨