Thomas Jefferson
Memorial

ADDRESS:
National Capital Parks-Central
The National Mall
900 Ohio Drive, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20242
e-Mail--National_Mall@nps.gov

TELEPHONE:
(202) 426-6841 INFORMATION

OPERATING HOURS:
The memorials and monuments on the National Mall are opened daily from 8:00 AM until 11:45 PM, every day except Christmas Day. The Washington Monument is open daily from 8:00 AM until 11:45 PM from the first Sunday in April through Labor Day and the rest of the year from 9:00 AM until 4:45 PM. It is also closed on Christmas Day.

CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING:
The climate in Washington D.C. is seasonal. Summers can be very hot and humid with an average temperature of 82. Winters are variable and can be very mild to very cold. The average winter temperature is 35. Clothing should be in accordance with the season.

DIRECTIONS:

BY CAR:
Interstates 66 and 395 provide access to the Mall from the south. Interstate 495, New York Avenue, Rock Creek Parkway, George Washington Memorial Parkway, and the Cabin John Parkway provide access from the North. Interstate 66, Route 50 and 29 provide access from the West. Routes 50, 1, and 4 provide access from the East.

METRO:
There are several metro train routes from the suburban areas surrounding the city. The Smithsonian Metro stop comes out on the National Mall.

BY AIR:
Three major airports link Washington, D.C. with the rest of the country and the world. National Airport, Dulles Airport, and Baltimore-Washington Airport all have limo, cab, or Metro services available that will connect with the National Mall.

BY SHUTTLE TOUR:
Tourmobile.

PARKING:
CARS:
Parking is extremely scarce in Washington, D.C. Parking is available on city streets during non-rush hour times (9:00 AM until 4:00 PM) during the week. There are parking lots at the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial that provide two hour parking. Parking is available for longer periods along Ohio Drive near the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials.
BUSSES:
Bus parking is primarily available along Ohio Drive near the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. A brochure concerning Bus parking and loading and un-loading areas is available by calling the park at (202)426-6841.
IN PARK:
Bicycles and inline skates are allowed along paved roads and walkways in the park. Neither are allowed in the memorial or monument areas such as in the chambers of the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, or along the walls at the Vietnam and Korean

FEES:
There are no fees to visit any of the monuments or memorials on the National Mall.

FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES:

PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES:
Park Rangers present several interpretive programs and talks throughout the year. They provide 10 and 30 minute talks at each of the sites and during the summer months provide 2 hour walking tours about the History of the National Mall and other related themes.

LODGING AND CAMPING FACILITIES:
There are hundreds of hotels and motels in both downtown Washington, D.C and the surrounding areas. Camping is available in the surrounding areas.

FOOD:
There are numerous restaurants, fast-food chains, and grocery stores in and around the Washington, D.C. area.

OTHER CONCESSIONS, NPS MANAGED VISITOR FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES:
BOOKSTORE:

There are bookstores located in the Lincoln Memorial the Washington Monument, and the Jefferson Memorial. All of the bookstores are operated by Parks & History Association.

SHUTTLE TOUR:

Tourmobile Sightseeing offers daily narrated shuttle tours to 18 major sites on the National Mall and in Arlington National Cemetery. One ticket allows unlimited free reboarding throughout the day. You will find boarding locations throughout the National Mall, at the major monuments and memorials, and at the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center. Advance arrangements available through TicketMaster 1-800-551-SEAT (outside DC, Maryland and Virginia). The local number is 202-432-SEAT.

FOOD AND DRINK:

Guest Services Management, a concessioner, has five locations on the Mall that provide food and drink.

ACCESSIBILITY:
All areas of the National Mall are wheelchair accessible. Each site on the Mall has one wheelchair that can be used by visitors.

RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES, PARK USE:
Ranger interpretive programs and talks, sight-seeing.

RESERVATION, PERMITS:

BASIC VISIT RECOMMENDATIONS:
In order to see and appreciate all that the National Mall has to offer, a full day or more is recommended.

SPECIAL EVENTS, PROGRAMS:
There are numerous special events that take place on the National Mall. For more information about special events, contact the Office of Public Affairs at (202)619-7222. Ranger programs are offered daily at all of the sites. For more information regarding ranger programs, contact the park at (202)426-6841.

VISITOR IMPACT:
Information concerning closing of the sites due to weather conditions or other factors can be obtained by calling the Office of Public Affairs (202)619-7222 or the park (202)426-6841.

ADJACENT VISITOR ATTRACTIONS:
There are a number of other National Park Service sites nearby. Ford's Theater National Historic Site, Arlington House,The White House, the Old Post Office, the Frederick Douglas House, Rock Creek Park, Manassas National Battlefield Park, Prince William Forest Park, and the George Washington Memorial Parkway are all very close to the National Mall.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Write to the park headquarters for more information at: National Capital parks-Central
The National Mall
900 Ohio Drive, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20042

Last Updated:Monday, 13-Jul-98 14:30:14
http://www.nps.gov/thje/