Is it safe to walk around the National Mall at night?

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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The public may visit the sites of National Mall and Memorial Parks 24 hours a day, with the exception of the Washington Monument which is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rangers are on duty at the sites to answer questions from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in November - February.

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You can experience the nation's capital on foot in many ways. Taking a walking tour is one such way! With so much to experience, from historical buildings and monuments to parks and nature trails, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of possibilities when exploring Washington DC.

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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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