The National Mall was designed to extend the lawn and garden of the magnificent Capitol. Its spaces would showcase the monuments and memorials of honored presidents and meaningful U.S. events. It now draws millions of visitors every year, offering a number of experiences perfect for any educational travel group. Capitol Hill borders the National Mall on the east and is best known as the home of Congress. It is also a showcase for statuaries, paintings, beautiful frescos, and a lavish interior decor. You’ll also find the former Senate and Supreme Court here, view Congress when it’s in session, take guided group travel tours, and find several beautiful photo opportunities! The Washington Monument is the tallest and most visible landmark on the Mall, and just below it is the exquisite World War II Memorial. The Lincoln Memorial anchors the National Mall on the west and although it is in many popular images, it is so much more inspiring in person. War memorials on the National Mall include: the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which is recognizable by its haunting black wall, the Korean War Veterans Memorial which has larger-than-life soldiers and its own reflective wall with images of other military jobs, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial which is actually the largest of the presidential memorials with a room for each of his four terms in office, and the Jefferson Memorial, though technically not part of the Mall, it stands very nearby and is included in the tourist section of the city. For breathtaking views of these historic and popular attractions, consider an Illuminous Tour after dark when each monument and memorial is brightly lit.