Map showing Smithsonian museums located around the perimeter of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from 3rd to 15th Streets between Constitution and Independence Avenues, approximately 1 mile (1.6 ...

Where: Stretched horizontally across the very centre of Washington ... of the National Mall (although Smithsonian, on the Blue and Orange lines, is technically closer). Find a Metro map at ...

The Washington ... The National Mall – either toured by day and popping in museums and around memorials or toured by night and enjoying the sights by moonlight – is a quintessential DC experience.

The National Mall is the best, and therefore the busiest, spot to watch the DC fireworks show. Anywhere from the Washington Monument to the Jefferson Memorial is available to the public.

As the National Park Service is celebrates National Park Week, a number of other major events are right around the corner in Washington, D.C.