Obelisk made of marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss, built to commemorate George Washington, is both the world's tallest predominantly stone structure and the world's tallest obelisk
General Information
The Washington Monument interior open daily from 9am to 5pm
The monument is closed on December 25, Christmas Day and July 4, Independence Day.
Non-refundable reservation fee of $1.50 per ticket to enter monument and ride the elevator to the 500 foot observation deck.
No pets allowed inside monument
Head southeast on Scott Cir NW toward Rhode Island Ave NW. Exit the traffic circle onto Rhode Island Ave NW. Use the left lane to turn slightly right onto M St NW. Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto 19th St NW. 19th St NW turns left and becomes Constitution Ave. NW. Turn right onto 17th St NW.
The Washington Monument is a marble, granite, and bluestone gneiss obelisk on the National Mall commemorating George Washington, the world's tallest predominantly stone structure and tallest obelisk at 555 feet 5 1/8 inches. It stands almost due east of the Lincoln Memorial and the Reflecting Pool, and an elevator to the top gives views over the city, with 900 steps and 47 landings in the stairway. Tickets for the elevator ride are timed and often need advance reservation.
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