Discover the heart of D.C.

Explore the National Mall at your own pace and from anywhere with our walking and virtual tours! Each features a unique theme, so you can choose the tour(s) that interests you the most.

Take a virtual stroll through America's Front Yard

Take a virtual stroll through America's Front Yard


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Presidential Tour

6 sites
5.0 hr est. trip duration
1.7 hr est. walking time
5.1 mi distance

Journey through history and learn about the stories that shaped America as you visit monuments and memorials commemorating our Nation's leaders.

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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
The White House
End
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
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War & Conflicts Tour

4 sites
2.9 hr est. trip duration
0.5 hr est. walking time
1.7 mi distance

Pay tribute to our Nation's fallen military, their sacrifices and contributions as you navigate memorials dedicated to pivotal American wars and conflicts.

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World War I Memorial
World War II Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial
End
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Cherry Blossom Tour

4 sites
2.7 hr est. trip duration
0.4 hr est. walking time
1.3 mi distance

Stroll along the Tidal Basin and enjoy the iconic cherry trees, no matter the season! On this walking tour, you'll learn about presidents and citizens from the 1800 and 1900s.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
End
Tidal Basin
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Civil Rights Tour

3 sites
1.7 hr est. trip duration
0.2 hr est. walking time
0.7 mi distance

Honor America's complex and continuous path toward equality by reflecting at landmarks that still inspire the fight for justice today.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
End
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Mall-Makers Tour

5 sites
2.9 hr est. trip duration
0.4 hr est. walking time
1.2 mi distance

Learn about the history-makers and notable sites that make the National Mall America's most visited national park.

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Lockkeeper’s House
Constitution Gardens
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
End
U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center
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America's 250th Tour

5 sites
5.0 hr est. trip duration
1.0 hr est. walking time
3.2 mi distance

Trace the nation’s journey from revolution to today—discover the bold visionaries who shaped its founding, and explore landmarks created in 1970s to honor the Bicentennial. This Semiquincentennial, celebrate 250 years of stories, struggles, and triumphs that continue to define the American spirit. 

Photo by Mike Lurie, IG @MikeLurie

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National Archives
Washington Monument
Constitution Gardens
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
End
George Mason Memorial