Washington Monument - Washington Landmark

  • Directly south of the White House
    At 15th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20013
  • 877 444-6777 for advance tickets
  • www.nps.gov
Average Rating
4.0
30+ reviews
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4.0
30+ reviews
Admission:
Free; $2 service fee per advance ticket
Open Dates:
Daily 9-5
Open Hours:
Daily 9am-4:45pm. Last elevators depart 15 min. before closing (arrive earlier)
Washington Monument
Directly south of the White House
At 15th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20013
Description
  • 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 1830s, with the 100th ... more on Frommers
  • At the western end of the Mall, the 555-foot, 5-inch Washington Monument punctuates the capital like a huge exclamation point. Inside, an elevator takes you to the top for a bird's-eye view of the city. The monument was part of Pierre L'Enfant's plan ... more on Fodor's
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2.0
angela n. 's review

... the skyline, but this Egyptian obelisk just doesn't do much for me. I once went to a free concert on the Mall where a slightly insane ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

5.0
Mary T. 's review

Breathless up close. It doesn't look like anything spectacular from far away, but it towers with grace. a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

4.0
manda m. 's review

What is not to love about the nation's phallus? a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

5.0
John B. 's review

... it's not much -- the way up is too arduous -- but as an architectural showpiece, I give it 5 stars. A beautiful and pleasing addition ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

4.0
Brandy S. 's review

... that this was an odd memorial - very clean, but a bit strange. The sights from the top, however, are definitely worth the trip and it ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

Directions

Metro: Smithsonian, then a 10-min. walk, or take Tourmobile

Directly south of the White House, on 15th St., between Madison Dr. and Constitution Ave. NW

Web Resources
  • www.nps.gov
  • http://www.virginia.org