How much is parking at the National Mall?

Metered parking costs $2.30 an hour citywide and requires payment by coins, at the kiosk or by cell phone.

How do you get around the National Mall?

National Mall Tips and Travel Hacks

1. Use the Circulator bus to cool down and recharge. Circulator bus is a great method of transportation.
2. Use the ‘back doors’ at the museums.
3. See a Hollywood movie.
4. Use metro stations other than Smithsonian.
5. Walk to Arlington National Cemetery.
6. See the monuments in the evening.

Is there free parking at East Potomac Park?

There are approximately 400 free parking spaces at Hains Point, in East Potomac Park. There is accessible parking at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt and World War II Memorials and near the Washington Monument and the Thomas Jefferson, Lincoln, Korean War Veterans, and Vietnam Veterans Memorials; at the Tidal Basin.

How much is parking at National Mall?

If you are willing to walk a little, you should be able to find parking on the National Mall. On-street parking on the National Mall is no longer free of charge. Three hour parking is available at $2 per hour.

Is there public parking near the National Mall?

Since public parking is very limited near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., it is a good idea to plan ahead so that you can enjoy your visit without spending too much time driving around looking for an available spot.

Is the National Mall really a mall?

The National Mall is a landscaped park within the National Mall and Memorial Parks, an official unit of the United States National Park System. It is located near the downtown area of Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States, and is administered by the National Park Service (NPS) of the United States Department of the Interior.

Is there parking near the National Mall in Washington DC?

Parking is very limited in this part of Washington, D.C. The primary parking garages are located on the streets surrounding the National Mall. Traffic can be very congested, and depending on the time of day, the day of the week, and events going on, you may be better off taking public transportation.