An Iconic structure in DC

• 5 out of 5 stars by Parisbeba from New York, New York
• October 19, 2011

Quote: Located on the National Mall is this tall obelisk, a monument dedicated to the first President of the United States. Viewed from all directions around D.C., the Washington Monument truly is a magnificent sight. The obelisk reaches a height of 550... Read the full Washington Monument review

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The Tallest Structure in Washington DC

• 5 out of 5 stars by stvchin from Tustin, California
• October 10, 2009

Quote: The Washington Monument is an obelisk commemorating our first President, George Washington. It sits at the intersection of Constitution Ave and 15th Street NW, just south of the Ellipse and the White House. As it’s the tallest structure in... Read the full Washington Monument review

From journal Our Nation's Capital

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Nice Free Attraction

• 5 out of 5 stars by mrsmadis0n from Greensboro, North Carolina
• September 30, 2009

Quote: We had a great time at the Washington Monument. What made it better was that it was FREE!If you meet at the little building by the monument at 9am of the day you want to visit, you get free tickets for that day. It was definitely worth it. We got... Read the full Washington Monument review

From journal History and Fun

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Get There Early

• 4 out of 5 stars by Dana Schnoor from Keller, Texas
• February 26, 2009

Quote: They only hand out a limited number of free tickets each day to take the elevator to the top of the Washington Monument. Those limited tickets go FAST! The ticket window opens about 8:30 AM, we got there about 8:00 AM to get in line. With tickets... Read the full Washington Monument review

From journal First Trip to our Nation's Capital

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Washington Monument

• 5 out of 5 stars by mh75 from Harrisonburg, Virginia
• May 29, 2007

Quote: One of the most recognized and most visible monuments in the Washington D.C. area, the Washington Monument stands over 555 foot tall between the National Mall and the Reflecting Pool. Construction began in 1848 from white marble quarried from... Read the full Washington Monument review

From journal Business Trip to Washington D.C.

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Washington Monument

• 5 out of 5 stars by winwiz88 from Panama City Beach and Orlando, Florida
• March 22, 2007

Quote: The Washington Monument along with other memorials, monuments, and the US Capitol form the Mall. The tallest structure in the District of Columbia at 550 feet, there is an elevator that takes visitors to the observation level at 500 feet. Planning... Read the full Washington Monument review

From journal Spring Break in Washington, D.C.

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Washington Monument

• 5 out of 5 stars by Traveling Jen from East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
• March 15, 2007

Quote: The size of the monument is what hits you... it just seems to hover over everything else in the area. I guess that is what you would expect from a father... so why not from the father of this country? It really is indescribable how magnificent to... Read the full Washington Monument review

From journal Weekend in Washington DC

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Washington Monument

• 5 out of 5 stars by mafnet from Lake Forest, California
• November 20, 2006

Quote: Composed of two different types of stone from two different quarries, this statues is more beautiful than actually depicted. It is even larger than some pictures make it seem! The monument is next to a giant reflecting pool for all to see. This... Read the full Washington Monument review

From journal Washington, D.C.

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Washington Monument

• 5 out of 5 stars by grannola from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
• October 22, 2006

Quote: The Washington Monument is truly a landmark worth visiting. It is free to get in, but you do need to get free tickets to reserve a time. There is limited space and the line-ups would be horrendous otherwise.To get your ticket you have to go to the... Read the full Washington Monument review

From journal Washington - Sights and Tastes

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Washington Monument

• 5 out of 5 stars by kwasiak from Tucson, Arizona
• March 4, 2006

Quote: My only memories of my first trip to DC, when I was 6, was going to the top of the Washington Monument and knocking over a cardboard Bill Clinton. Since then I have been back to DC several times, but have not been able to get to the top, due to... Read the full Washington Monument review

From journal Accessible D.C.

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