Published by National Park Service on 2021-09-18
What is NPS National Mall? The National Park Service app for the National Mall and Memorial Parks is an official app that helps visitors explore the cultural and historical sites in Washington, D.C. The app includes a map, augmented reality feature, walking directions, information about sites, tours, events and news, postcard feature, accessibility features, and information about the park partner.
1. Events and News – Get up-to-date information from the National Park Service about what is happening at the National Mall and Memorial Parks.
2. Map – Official National Park Service map of the central tourist area in Washington, D.C. Easy to use while outdoors, the map features large font sizes, walkways that are easily distinguishable from roads, and three zoom levels.
3. This is the official National Park Service app for the National Mall and Memorial Parks.
4. Accessibility – Audio described images combined with the built-in iOS accessibility features will let all people enjoy the National Mall and Memorial Parks.
5. Park Partner – The Trust for the National Mall strives to make the National Mall the best park in the world.
6. Small size – Weighing in at 13.7MB, the app will download relatively quickly via a 3G cellular connection or the free Wi-Fi available on the east end the National Mall.
7. Postcard – Send a digital postcard to friends and family from the National Mall with the tap of a button.
8. Labels will appear identifying all sites on the National Mall.
9. On your next visit to Washington, D.C., use it to explore many of the most cherished cultural and historical sites in the United States—from the Lincoln Memorial to the White House.
10. The “Info” button includes the site’s location, hours of operation, nearest Metro station, and other essential information.
11. Sites – Learn more about points of interest with lively text, professional photographs, and engaging podcasts under the “Album” button.
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- Map: Official National Park Service map of the central tourist area in Washington, D.C. with large font sizes, easily distinguishable walkways, and three zoom levels.
- Park Lens: Augmented reality feature that identifies all sites on the National Mall when you hold up your device and look through the camera.
- Walking directions: Provides a line on the map or a list of directions to get from one place to another with estimated walking times.
- Sites: Provides information about points of interest with text, photographs, and podcasts under the “Album” button. The “Info” button includes the site’s location, hours of operation, nearest Metro station, and other essential information.
- Tours: Follow recommended tours or create personal tours with the “My Tour” feature. The app maps the route for you.
- Events and News: Provides up-to-date information from the National Park Service about what is happening at the National Mall and Memorial Parks.
- Postcard: Allows you to send a digital postcard to friends and family from the National Mall with the tap of a button.
- Accessibility: Audio described images combined with the built-in iOS accessibility features make the National Mall and Memorial Parks accessible to all people.
- Park Partner: Provides information about the Trust for the National Mall, an organization that provides essential assistance to make the National Mall the best park in the world.
- Small size: Weighing in at 13.7MB, the app downloads quickly via a 3G cellular connection or the free Wi-Fi available on the east end of the National Mall.
- Tons of information about DC landmarks and attractions
- Links to websites for more information
- Excellent photos, including postcard function
- Indispensable map for sightseeing
- Neatly arranged and organized
- Some links don't work and outdated information is listed
- App can take a long time to open
- Postcard function may not work properly and photos may not be saved or sent
- App may not provide robust information beyond the map for some users.
Made the trip so much better
Terrible
Clunky and slow to open
Must-have app for DC tourists