"I love the National Mall. The stone memorials. The sunsets. The grass, trees, and water. The people. That feeling of pride and awe you experience every time you walk up the steps at the Lincoln Memorial. The words of Dr. King echo here. The legacy of millions of heroes who fought and struggled and wrote and spoke and dreamed for a more perfect union live on here. It's a privilege to work on this sacred ground. It's a treat to share stories with people from around the world. It's an honor I'll never forget." --- A #NationalMall# park ranger #WashingtonDC#

The National Mall is famous for iconic buildings like the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, but we have even more to offer. Whether in the park or scattered across the city, find lesser known memorials and wonderful works of public art.

The National Mall is known as "America’s Front Yard", and for our 250th birthday, we’re putting on “The Great American State Fair.” From Hawaii’s hula stage to Alaska’s ice carvings, every state and territory is showcasing their unique pride to the Mall. Learn more about state fairs:

Visiting the National Mall is a walk in the park, but the distances can be deceiving. Walking from the Capitol to the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial and around to the Jefferson Memorial adds up to several miles. Be sure to pace yourself in the heat, take breaks, wear sunscreen, and drink plenty of water. #WashingtonDC#

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard delivers remarks at Rededicate 250 on the National Mall: "250 years ago today, on May 17th, 1776, the Second Continental Congress called for a day of humility, fasting, and prayer. Just weeks before they declared independence, our founders didn't stride forward in pride. They knelt. They asked for God's mercy. They asked for His guidance because they knew that the cause before them was beyond their own strength. Now today, exactly 250 years later, we gather here on the National Mall to do the same, to give thanks, to ask for forgiveness, and to humbly ask once more for God's mercy and guidance as we enter the next 250 years of this republic."