The National Mall was so overly crowded and the grass was beat down and almost brown. It was sad to have a picture in your mind and the real mall looking abused. I know 4th of July just happened, it still sad to think USA...More

apparently the reason there aren't any big trees here as there are road tunnels just under it didn't go on the roundabout (sadly) as it would have embarrassed my already annoyed teenager further.

The magnitude of the national mall is enough to remind you how insignificant we are as humans. Indeed a monumental, dignified and symbolic setting for the government structures that surround it. From the Washington Monument to Capitol Hill, this is a beautiful grassy park that...More

This place is neat with so many free activities surrounding it. Wear your walking shoes...bring a water bottle...and a way to get cool if it’s summer. Get a map first if you can of that area.

Plan out your trip. There is a lot to see and it's about 4 miles all the way around. Plan on a whole day for the experience, you won't regret it.

Emblematic place in DC. Have a walk down the mall or hire a bike. You can see the capitol from there

the best thing i did in Washington was do a night stroll along the mall. the area is safe and the monuments take on a completely different feel at night. very powerful