The National Mall and Memorial Parks is one of Washington, D.C.'s most iconic tourist attractions, receiving more than 24 million annual visitors from around the world.

The long, landscaped park complex is located near the city's downtown district and is flanked by several of the city's federal government buildings, including the White House and the United States Capitol Building. Major memorials contained within the National Park Service-managed complex include the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Constitution Gardens, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Many of the museums within the Smithsonian Institution umbrella are housed within the Mall, including the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum, and the National Gallery of Art. On the western end of the Mall, the Tidal Basin is home to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, surrounded by iconic growth of blossoming cherry trees.

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