Washington Monument

Washington Monument

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The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D. C. , built to commemorate George Washington, a Founding Father of …

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The Washington Monument was built to honor George Washington. It stands in the center of the US Capital to symbolize the importance o…
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The symbol of the city of Washington, DC, this 555-foot (169-meter) marble obelisk on the National Mall honors the nation's first preside…
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Facts

Construction completed:1888
Owner:National Park Service
Height:555 ft (169 m)
Construction started:July 4, 1848
Architect:Robert Mills
Visitors:671,031 (in 2008)

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What is the difference between Washington Monument Large Group Tour and Washington Monument Tour? Getting …
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What is the difference between Washington Monument Large Group Tour and Washington Monument Tour? Getting tivckcets for Large Group tour is easy but not for normal tour.
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Large group tours are supposed to be for a large group of people. BUT after striking out repeatedly at snagging tickets in the individual and small quantity drawings I was able to …
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Large group tours are supposed to be for a large group of people. BUT after striking out repeatedly at snagging tickets in the individual and small quantity drawings I was able to reserve tickets for 2 people in the large group category and they honored those tickets (June 2024).
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Where do people leave strollers? Is there anywhere? Will have a 2 year old so walking will not be possible.
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Thank you so much for your reply I think we may have to taxi there and back. She went up the Burj in Dubai last month so know she will be fine at the monument it’s just logistics!
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Are walk up tickets available currently? I tried to get next day online and had no luck.
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The Washington Monument Lodge, located along 15th Street between Madison and Jefferson drives, opens at 8:45 a.m. for distribution of free, same day, timed tickets on a first …
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The Washington Monument Lodge, located along 15th Street between Madison and Jefferson drives, opens at 8:45 a.m. for distribution of free, same day, timed tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis. One person may obtain up to six tickets as well as request their preferred ticket time.
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Answer by Sabrina K · Aug 10, 2022
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Where is Obelisk located in Washington is front of the White House
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The Washington Monument obelisk is located in the National Mall. From the top, if you look to the North, the White House is about 2 blocks away. Great views, on a clear day, of other …
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The Washington Monument obelisk is located in the National Mall. From the top, if you look to the North, the White House is about 2 blocks away. Great views, on a clear day, of other memorials and points of interest.
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Answer by Jon H · Aug 5, 2022
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Is it possible to take the stairs instead of the elevator? If so, do we still need tickets to get into the Monument?
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Elevator is the only way to go up. Only way in the front doors is with a ticket.
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What is the cost for visiting?
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There is no cost associated with visiting any of the sites within National Mall and Memorial Parks.
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