America's Front Lawn

Each year, 25 million people– Americans and visitors from all over the world – walk the National Mall, pause to take in its profound symbols, and ultimately come to appreciate what our nation represents. There is no other place in the United States that celebrates democracy, freedom of speech, leadership and heroism like the National Mall. There are the timeless symbols, expansive green lawns and inspiring monuments celebrating our nation's rich history. And there are the powerful expressions of human remembrance and protest.

HISTORIC SITES Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial Jefferson Memorial World War II Memorial More >

MALL MAPS The Cherry Tree Endowment Fund helps supplement federal funds to replace and maintain the National Mall's cherry trees so that future generations will be able to eperience their extracordinary blossoms. More >

NATIONAL MALL PLAN We invite you to do something great, to support out National Mall and Ensure it remains a place worthy of a great nation. More >

Latest News Sunday, June 29, 2008 TRAMPLING: The Mall CBS News - Sunday Morning Saturday, June 28, 2008 'Stage of our democracy' in disrepair Houston Chronicle