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National Mall's origins are as old as the capital city itself. The open
space and parklands envisioned by Pierre L'Enfant's plan, which was commissioned
by George Washington, created an ideal stage for national expressions
of remembrance, observance and protest.
The National Mall resources include the 2,000 American elms which line
the Mall and the 3,000 internationally renowned Japanese cherry trees
which grace the Tidal Basin. Gardens that are botanical showplaces display
thousands of tulips, pansies and annuals in over 170 flower beds, and
35 ornamental pools and fountains range from the simple to the sublime.
This impressive mingling of natural and cultural resources has made our
Nation's Capital one of the most heavily visited and photographed places
in the world.
Operating Hours & Seasons
There are park rangers
available from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. every day
except December 25.
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| Communities
Surrounding National Mall | |
| Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park. | Washington, DC (5 min.
) Pop. 572,059
Alexandria, VA (12 min.
) Pop. 128,283
Oxon Hill, MD (13 min.
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Suitland, MD (13 min.
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Mount Rainier, MD (14 min.
) Pop. 8,498
Oakland, MD (14 min.
) Pop. 1,930
| Temple Hills, MD (14 min.
) Pop. 7,792
Capitol Heights, MD (14 min.
) Pop. 4,138
Bladensburg, MD (15 min.
) Pop. 7,661
Brentwood, MD (16 min.
) Pop. 2,844
Hyattsville, MD (17 min.
) Pop. 14,733
Takoma Park, MD (20 min.
) Pop. 17,299
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