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National Mall
Washington Monument plus memorials to Lincoln, MLK, FDR, WWII & Vietnam vets along a grassy mall.

World War II Memorial
Iconic outdoor memorial honoring the 16 million Americans who served during World War II.
Lincoln Park
Open public green space with statues of Abraham Lincoln & civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune.

Lafayette Square
This storied park with large statues set north of the White House is a National Historic Landmark.

East Potomac Park
Storied, 395-acre park with a golf course, fishing & picnic areas, plus tennis courts & ball fields.

Roosevelt lsland Park
This island boasting miles of wooded trails is a living memorial to President Theodore Roosevelt.


The Yards Park
Sizable park with a waterfall, performance venue & open grassy areas, plus a riverfront boardwalk.
Franklin Park
Broad tree-shaded park, site of the first wireless message, with a statue of Commodore John Barry.

Farragut Square
Compact park named for a Union admiral featuring lawns & benches, as well as daytime crowds.


Constitution Gardens
Compact garden featuring a variety of relaxing spots, as well as a pond & island.

US Capitol Grounds


Anacostia Park
Waterside park offering trails, a roller-skating rink, picnic sites, golf, fishing & sports areas.

Georgetown Waterfront Park
Tranquil grassy area featuring a promenade for walking & biking, plus scenic views & overlooks.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Memorial pays tribute to slain civil rights leader near where he delivered "I Have a Dream" speech.

Korean War Veterans Memorial
Outdoor memorial commemorating people who served in the Korean War through lifelike statues & more.

Rock Creek Park
Urban oasis with hiking trails, tennis & golf, plus ranger-led wildlife programs.

US Navy Memorial Plaza
Massive outdoor memorial pays tribute to Americans serving at sea, including the Navy & Coast Guard.
Dupont Circle
Historic district with a traffic circle, white marble fountain & 19th-century row houses & mansions.

Lady Bird Johnson Park
Part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, this park on Columbia Island has trails & memorials.


Meridian Hill Park
Leafy city park offering a cascading fountain, statues & a tradition of Sunday drum circles.
