Discover Washington, D.C. 2026

This roughly three-kilometre green space connects the Capitol with the Lincoln Memorial and is lined with numerous monuments and museums, making it the historic and symbolic heart of the American capital.

The official seat and residence of the American president can be toured inside with a permit applied for in advance, while the adjacent Lafayette Square and the fence offer popular photo spots for all other visitors.

The world's largest museum and research complex includes over a dozen museums around the National Mall, from air and space to natural history, and thanks to government funding, admission remains free throughout.

The monumental seated statue of Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by a colonnade, forms the western end of the National Mall and was the site of Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963.

Three airports serve the capital region, with Ronald Reagan National Airport just a few kilometres from downtown and served directly from numerous American cities.

This roughly three-kilometre green space connects the Capitol with the Lincoln Memorial and is lined with numerous monuments and museums, making it the historic and symbolic heart of the American capital.

The official seat and residence of the American president can be toured inside with a permit applied for in advance, while the adjacent Lafayette Square and the fence offer popular photo spots for all other visitors.

The world's largest museum and research complex includes over a dozen museums around the National Mall, from air and space to natural history, and thanks to government funding, admission remains free throughout.