Constitution Gardens

"This beautiful garden and memorial to the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence is on land that was actually under the Potomac. The memorial itself consists of the names and granite signatures of the signers. The beautiful area, reminiscent of the surrounding wetlands, provides a nice park atmosphere to relax and contemplate these nascent american leaders and their role in the creation of this great country."

"Fun for the family... No activities, but it's a nice place for a walk if you can find a parking spot."

"Constitution Gardens is the perfect place to walk, bike, jog and enjoy the peaceful nature of the area. It gives visitors a nice break from the noise and stress of city life."

"There are a lot of great locations on the National Mall for wedding and engagement portraits, but Constitution Gardens might well be the best one. It gives you the main thing you want when you do a photoshoot on the Mall -- glorious views of DC's most famous landmarks. From the island in the middle of Constitution Gardens' pond, you can see the Washington Monument rising in the background nearby. At the same time, this location gives you a nature-y vibe that you don't get elsewhere. The aforementioned island has a really lovely willow tree that gives a bit of shade and adds a splash of color to the portraits. There's also a few cherry blossom trees not far from the pond, so you have the option of including those in your photos in the spring. Overall a great spot for wedding and engagement pictures! Please note that because the National Park Service administers this land, permits are required for all commercial photoshoots."

"It is a nice garden to walk around or rest on a grass. You can see the Washington Monument from here. Also, it is right next to the Lincoln Memorial. There is a pond that living creatures live. I like the view of Washington Monument pictures from this place more than in front of the Reflecting pool."