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The National Mall is one of the most visited national parks in the country. The large green open space has three monuments dedicated the people and events in American history.

The Washington Monument was the first monument on the mall. Begun in the 1840s, it was finally completed in 1884 and stands as one of the tallest stone buildings in the world. From the top, vistas allow visitors to see all of the nation's capital. The lines can be long, so it is advisable to reserve tickets in advance.

The World War II Memorial is the most recently opened memorial on the Mall. The large granite structure is built into the ground to be as unobtrusive as possible. When it was first proposed, many people expressed concern that it would break the line of sight from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial. The WWII Memorial opened to rave reviews and is certainly worth a visit.

Finally, the Lincoln Memorial anchors the Mall. The Memorial and reflecting pool are perhaps most famous for hosting Martin luther King's "I Have a Dream Speech." The Korean and Vietnam war memorials are on either side of the Lincoln Memorial.

Bordering the mall are a number of very important institutions.



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