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National Mall and Memorials Walk

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What to expect

Take a self-guided walk between the Capitol, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial using National Park Service maps.

When it’s available

Any day · 5 km · about 3 hrs

Good to know

  • Outdoors: best when it’s dry

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