The National Mall is a large park in Washington D.C., located between the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Capitol. It is home to many of the city's most iconic landmarks and monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, as well as several Smithsonian museums such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Museum of American History. The National Mall is also the location of many national events, including the annual Independence Day fireworks and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
The National Mall is managed by the National Park Service and is open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is free to enter. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and it is estimated that over 25 million people visit the National Mall each year. The mall is also a popular spot for protests, rallies and demonstrations.
The National Mall is also home to the Tidal Basin, a man-made pond that offers a nice view of the cherry blossoms during the National Cherry Blossom Festival, it's celebrated in spring each year. The festival commemorates the gift of cherry blossom trees from the city of Tokyo to the city of Washington, D.C. in 1912.
The National Mall is also home to various monuments, memorials, and Smithsonian museums that tell the story of the United States, its history and its people. Visitors can take guided tours or explore the mall on their own. Overall, The National Mall is an important and iconic symbol of the United States, and a must-see destination for anyone visiting Washington D.C.
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