Is it safe to go to National Mall after dark?

It's safe all the time. A criminal would have to be really stupid to try something on the Mall, what with all the police patrolling around. With sunset at 8:30 pm, you are going to find lots of people walking around the monuments for the next couple of hours after that.



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There is a reliable Washington DC police presence, especially around the main tourist areas, and violent crimes are generally very low. As a solo traveler, you'll just need to do your research to avoid dangerous areas and take extra caution when making your way through the city after dark.

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It's safe all the time. A criminal would have to be really stupid to try something on the Mall, what with all the police patrolling around. With sunset at 8:30 pm, you are going to find lots of people walking around the monuments for the next couple of hours after that.

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Best time to visit: Evening Because the layout calls for exploration, it's most rewarding at night, when the statues cast shadows, the water shimmers, and it's peaceful enough to linger and contemplate.

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There is a reliable Washington DC police presence, especially around the main tourist areas, and violent crimes are generally very low. As a solo traveler, you'll just need to do your research to avoid dangerous areas and take extra caution when making your way through the city after dark.

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You have no more of a chance of being a victim of a crime on Metro than you would on street level. I absolutely think you will be perfectly safe on metro any time of day. Don't waste your money on a taxi.

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The monuments tours that Trip Hacks DC offer covers all the major monuments the National Mall. It takes about three total hours. If you're self guiding your own monuments tour, plan to spend between three and five hours.

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