National Mall and Memorial Parks

This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation. Each year, millions of people come to recreate, commemorate presidential legacies, honor our veterans, and make their voices heard.

National Mall West

Honoring our Nation

Aerial of the west side of National Mall and Memorial Parks

National Mall Center

From Founding Father to Presidents Park

Aerial View of the Washington Monument and sites north

National Mall East

From Founding Father to Capitol

Aerial View of the East End of the National Mall

National Mall view from Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Looking East from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with Washington Monument and US Capitol in view

Reflection on Washington Monument along pool with US Capitol in background

National Mall Aerial View from Lincoln Memorial

A 2 mile stretch view of the National Mall from Lincoln Memorial to US Capitol

Aerial view from West to East showing Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and US Capitol