The National Mall Editors' Pick

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Neighborhood:

The Mall

Metro:

Smithsonian (Blue and Orange lines)

Admission:

Free

Quick Take

The Mall serves as Washington's monumental core. It has been a stage for national expressions of remembrance and protest and for many official and casual events and activities.

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Event Calendar

  • 6/26 - 7/7

    Smithsonian Folklife Festival

    You'll hear a lot of foreign tongues at this year's folklife festival, which will keep translators busy: Endangered languages are a focus area for the Smithsonian's annual folklife festival, which is working to make sure these voices aren't lost in translation. Visitors will get a chance to learn some new vocab words from speakers of rare languages in America -- like Passamaquoddy basketmakers from Maine -- and abroad -- like Koro rice farmers from India. The other two cultures featured in the festival will be Hungarian heritage and African American style and identity, which will explore the broad diversity of black style, from hip hop to traditional African influences. With fashion designers, milliners and jewelers participating in the festival, it could be a chance for a shopping spree.

  • 7/22 - 8/12

    Screen on the Green

    The big daddy of outdoor film screenings returns to the Mall between 7th and 12th streets NW for its 15th season of classic movies under the stars. The schedule is as follows: July 22nd: "E.T."; July 29th: "Norma Rae"; Aug. 5th: "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"; August 12th: "Tootsie"
 

Our Review

The National Mall is the product of the open space and parklands envisioned by Pierre L'Enfant's plan for the capital city. Anchored by the U.S. Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial, the green expanse, with its clear pools and seasonal blooms, is an impressive mingling of the natural and cultural resources of the city.

The site of many Smithsonian museums, art galleries, memorials and the Washington Monument is also home to popular annual events like the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the Fourth of July fireworks and the Kite Festival. Everything from dog shows and movies to ultimate frisbee and club sports can be found on its greens. Plus a carousel in warm weather and a skating rink in the cold months.

 
 
 
 
 

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