Fountains and Gardens on the National Mall

Let's go for a tour of the fountains and gardens on the east end of the National Mall!

❶ What we'll do:

• From the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, in front of the gift shop, we'll walk north to Independence Avenue and go for a clockwise walk around the National Mall, checking out notable fountains, gardens, and monuments along our way.
• The walk is about 4.5 miles and should take about 2 hours at a moderate pace. The path is level and mostly paved, with steps in places.
• Google map: https://tinyurl.com/y9rqen9f

❷ How to get there:

• Metro: The Eisenhower Memorial is located at 540 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20202, just northeast of the Maryland Ave SW exit from L'Enfant Metro Station. Use the Metro Trip Planner to plan your trip and check for alerts. From the Maryland Ave SW exit, walk one block ENE along Maryland Avenue SW to enter the memorial. The gift shop is a small building on the east side of the memorial.
• Driving: If you are driving, the street address is 540 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20202. There is paid parallel parking in the area.

❸ Weather: The forecast is mostly sunny and a high of 84F, with light S winds. No rain in the forecast. Updates here: https://tinyurl.com/2p9ycnap

❹ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired.

❺ Advisory: As a reminder, this is an adult group, and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and well-being during events. No one under 18 years of age is allowed at this event, either as members or as guests, to include babies in carriers and/or strollers.

❻ Administrative stuff: There are public restrooms at the Eisenhower Memorial, Union Station, the US Botanic Gardens, and several locations along our route. See the Google map.

❼ Notes:

• Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, 540 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20202. https://www.nps.gov/ddem/index.htm