Within the National Mall proper
The National Mall proper contains the following landmarks, museums and other features (including opening year):
Not marked on the above image:
Above the … See more

The National Park Service states that the purposes of the National Mall are to:
• "Provide a monumental, dignified, and symbolic setting for the governmental structures, museums, and national memorials as first delineated by the L'Enfant plan and … See more

In combination with the other attractions in the Washington Metropolitan Area, the National Mall makes the nation's capital city one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. It has several other uses in addition to serving as a tourist focal point. See more

Dimensions
• Between the Capitol steps and the Lincoln Memorial, the Mall spans 1.9 miles (3.0 km).
• Between … See more

L'Enfant City Plan
In his 1791 plan for the future city of Washington, D.C., Pierre (Peter) Charles L'Enfant envisioned a garden-lined "grand avenue" … See more

• Washington City Canal, covered over by Constitution Avenue NW, 3rd Street NW, and SW and Canal Street SW (now Washington Street SW) See more

National Mall Plan
From 2006 through 2010, the NPS conducted a public process that created a plan for the future of the National Mall. On July 13, 2010, the NPS issued in the Federal Register a notice of availability of a final See more