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This National Mall map serves as a guide to help you find your way to the heart of Washington, DC. The National Mall encompasses a large geographical area extending from Constitution Avenue to the north, Independence Avenue to the south, 3rd Street to the east and 14th Street to the west. Read more about the National Mall National Mall Map User Tips Hover your cursor over the icons on the map to see points of interest. Click on the map icons for more information and helpful links, including specific driving directions from your location. General driving directions are provided below the map. You can toggle current traffic conditions on and off by clicking on the Traffic button (click on the "?" on the right hand side of the button to show the traffic color code key). Note: Parking is very limited in this part of Washington, DC (the major parking garages are shown on the map by the blue "P" icons) and depending on the time of day, day of the week, and events going on you may be better off taking public transportation. See information about parking near the National Mall. National Mall Map Directions From Maryland (Northwest of DC): Follow the Capital Beltway/I-495 South Take the George Washington Memorial Pkwy toward Washington Exit onto I-395 North toward Washington Take the 12th St exit Merge onto 12th St SW Turn right at Constitution Ave NW/US-1 The National Mall will be on the right Directions From Maryland (Northeast of DC): Follow I-295 South towards Washington Exit at New York Ave NE/US-50 W Turn left at 6th St NW/US-1 Turn right at Constitution Ave NW/US-1 The National Mall will be on the left Directions From Virginia: Take I - 495 South to 395 North towards Washington Take the 12th Street Exit Merge onto 12th Street Turn right at Constitution Ave NW/US-1 The National Mall will be on the right Related Sightseeing Information A Guide to the National Mall A Guide to the Smithsonian Museums Monuments and Memorials Best Sightseeing Tours in Washington, DC The Tidal Basin

Rachel Cooper
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