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2. www.nps.gov › wamo › indexWashington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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   Mar 15, 2024 · Learn about the history and significance of the 555-foot marble obelisk that honors George Washington, the first president of the United States. Find out how to get tickets to visit the monument and explore its timeline and features.

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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 the United States, victorious commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783 in the American Revolutionary War, and the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797.

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Washington Monument, obelisk in Washington, D.C., honouring George Washington, the first president of the United States. Constructed of granite faced with Maryland marble, the structure is 55 feet (16.8 metres) square at the base and 554 feet 7 inches (169 metres) high and weighs an estimated.

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7. www.nps.gov › wamo › planyourvisitFees & Passes - Washington Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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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-served bas...

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   Check availability and make advance reservations at recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Though there is no admission fee for the Washington Monument, there is a non-refundable $1.00 service charge per advance ticket. 1. Tickets are released daily at 10:00 am 2. Tickets are available 30 days in advance of the tour date. 3. Demand for tickets ...

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   Groups may reserve up to 55 tickets up to 30 days in advance at recreation.govonly. No walk ups are available for group tours. There is a $1.00 service charge per ticket.

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   Visitors who are uncomfortable with heights, enclosed spaces, crowding, and elevators should consider that the Washington Monument involves all these experiences. Before you arrive, consider using the restroom and getting a drink of water before you approach the Washington Monument. There are no drinking fountains and no restrooms inside the Washin...

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   Please note the tour time on your ticket, and arrive up to 30 minutes before your tour time begins. The waiting area is on the benches inside the circle of flags at the Washigton Monument. Signs posted outside the Washington Monument indicate the waiting areas for your tour time.

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   All visitors are subject to security screening. When your tour time begins, park rangers will direct you to the screening area in small groups to prevent crowding. Weapons (including pocketknives), strollers, and bulky items are prohibited. Wheelchairs are permitted. See restricted itemsfor details. After passing through security, you will continue...

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   The nonstop elevator ascent to the top floor 500 feet above the ground takes approximately 70 seconds. Once at the observation deck, you are free to explore at your leisure. The 500' foot observation deck has windows on all four sides. The museum level at 490' includes more exhibits and is where you will re-board the elevator. Wheelchair users can ...

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   Learn how to get tickets and access the Washington Monument, a 500-foot obelisk on the National Mall. Find out about ticket details, security screening, weather closures, and more.

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   Built in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, evoking the timelessness of ancient civilizations, the Washington Monument embodies the awe, respect, and gratitude the nation felt for its most essential Founding Father. When completed, the Washington Monument was the tallest building in the world at 555 feet, 5-1/8 inches.

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   Jan 12, 2024 · Learn about the history and significance of the Washington Monument, a 555-foot obelisk honoring George Washington in Washington, DC. Find out how to get tickets, visit the interior, and see the restoration work.

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    Apr 15, 2022 · Learn about the Washington Monument, a 555-foot obelisk that honors George Washington in the nation's capital. Find out how to visit, what to see, and how to access the monument by metro or walking.