The Washington Monument
The Washington Monument
The Washington Monument, standing as the tallest stone structure in the world, is one of the most iconic memorials in the Nation's Capital with a storied history. The marble obelisk stands at one end of the National Mall as a tribute to the first president of the United States and one of its Founding Fathers, George Washington.
DETAILS
HOURS
- Open 24/7
PRICES
- Varies
EVENTS
- Memorial Tours
- Bike Tours start at Jefferson Memorial
- Junior Ranger Events
ACTIVITIES
- Walk along the National Mall
- Take a tour
- Kids can become a Junior Ranger
VIEW FROM THE TOP
The observation deck is 500 feet in the sky. There are 8 windows from which to look, and one can see all of Washington, DC as well as parts of Maryland and Virginia. Some points of interest to look for include the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the Tidal Basin, the Jefferson Memorial, the Potomac River, and the National Arboretum.
INSIDE THE MONUMENT
When in operation, the elevator rides up 500 feet to the observation deck takes approximately 70 seconds. During that time, a National Park Ranger provides facts and commentary. After looking around the observation deck, visitors take the stairs down 10 feet to the Museum. After visiting the Museum, board the elevator to descend. The elevator ride takes 2 minutes and has commentary as well as slowdowns to see views of the Monument's interior.
FAQs
- Can I go inside the Washington Monument? Yes, advance reservations for tickets for visitors over the age of 2 can be obtained by going online or at the ticket window. Tickets have time blocks and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
- How tall in the monument? The Washington Monument is 555 feet and 5 1/8 inches tall.
