19 September 2020 - NATIONAL MALL IN WASHINGTON DC

NATIONAL MALL

 IN WASHINGTON DC

G'day folks,

This is a place where I used to live and work. The National Mall and Memorial Parks is an official US National Parks unit located in the downtown area of Washington DC. 

The National Mall is far from your stereotypical mall and constitutes the entire 250 acre stretch across downtown DC. Within the geographic boundaries of the National Mall lies major historical monuments and landmarks like Capitol Hill, Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Monument. It is also home to the famous Smithsonian Natural Museum of History and the National Air and Space Museum, among many other incredible museums dedicated to different forms of art and significant events and industries. 

 

This stunning landscape is also peppered with beautiful sculpture gardens, grassy lawns, reflecting pools and plenty of places for fun-filled meals and photo opportunities. It’s impossible not to enjoy the energy and history of America’s capital city. No wonder the National Mall gets over 24 million visitors a year! Here are some must-visit locations in this unorthodox “mall” you wouldn’t have expected to be so fascinating! 

Clancy's comment: Yep, have walked for miles around this part of America. 

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