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Washington Monument

900 Ohio Drive, SW, Washington, 20024, D.C.

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1 (202) 789-7000, 877 444-6777 f

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www.nps.gov

The idea of a tribute to George Washington first arose 16 years before his death, at the Continental Congress of 1783. But the new nation had more pressing problems and funds were not readily available. It wasn't until the early ... more on Frommers

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3.5

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I liked every thing,I want to go back again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again!! more on Yahoo! Travel

We had a great time at the Washington Monument. more on igougo

Other beautiful view are from Arlington National Cemetery, the steps of the capital and more. more on Yahoo! Travel

Currently, the area around the monument is undergoing renovation and construction. more on igougo

From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial (i would say) is the most beautiful view of the Monument. more on Yahoo! Travel

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very poor experience, guide did not give much info about sights and seemed more concerned with the time aspect. We Took the 3pm slot and ended up in fri afternoon traffic. Had done the segway before ... more on TripAdvisor

City Segway tour around DC...yes please. Having the chance to learn to ride around segway style and soaking up a beautiful city with a great tour guide all in one night is something that everyone ... more on TripAdvisor

Three of us on a 4 week trip across the US, this was the absolute highlight. We had so much fun riding around Washington DC. Our tour guide Dave was great, he gave us a history ... more on TripAdvisor

We had only 6 hrs in DC and this was the obvious choice... We covered more than 7 miles in 3 hrs in 95 degrees on the Segway.. Imagine doing that on foot.. We saw every single sight even all the memor ... more on TripAdvisor

This was by far the absolute best way to see DC! I had never been on a segway before, and now, anytime I go to other cities, I will look for this tour. Our guides name was Lindsay and she was the best ... more on TripAdvisor

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4.5

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