Washington Monument
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15th St NW & Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20024(202) 426-6841 |
Description:
One of the most recognizable structures in Washington, D.C., the towering white marble obelisk of the Washington Monument stands over 555 feet high. Constructed in the 1880s as a memorial for the country's first president, George Washington, visitors can travel to the top of the monument via elevator, where an observation deck affords a fantastic view of the nation's capital city. The monument is part of the expansive National Mall, situated directly south of the White House, west of the Smithsonian museums and east of the National World War II Memorial and Reflecting Pool.
Hours of Operation:
Open daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission Details:
Free. Entry by ticket only, check website for details.
Reviews: (2)
Posted 10:47 AM, Jul 8, 2008
I heard someone say that the monument is one of the most photographed in the world. Whether that's true or not, it's a beautiful and awesome memorial.
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Posted 1:47 PM, Jul 1, 2008
Never got a chance to head to the observation deck, but this is a national landmark and is well worth walking past.
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