It was super cool to experience this historical monument. There is lots of interesting American history as well as quirks about the monument that the guides can teach you about. read more

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This monument is very simple, but impressive. It is an image that represents DC. It is well maintained and is a very short walk from the National mall and all the nearby monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, and the MLK Memorial. Due to COVID there is only a VERY limited amount of tickets available to actually go up the monument. They become available online at 10AM the day before the visit and go very fast. I was not able to get any so my visit was just to the grounds and outside of the monument. The grounds are vast and well maintained. The kids enjoyed running around there. This memorial is impressive and definitely worth a visit. There is metered street parking within walking distance and paid parking garages a little bit further of a walk. If you are looking at parking in a garage. I highly recommend planning a head and giving one of the parking apps a try. I was able to get $10 parking for an entire day (9AM to 6PM). read more

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Very pretty and popular site which is often duplicated in movies and things associated with our nations capital. Pretty cool to see it in person read more

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We loved hanging out near the Washington monument when we visited DC. We also got the opportunity to go inside of it, which was pretty cool. It offers some amazing views of the White House and surrounding areas. Everyone working there was kind and informative. We learned a lot about the monument on this visit too. read more

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Recommending to reserve this tour online ahead of time for $1 per person. Not the original design, but I love this modified plan. It's the tallest stone structure and tallest obelisk. Incredibly engineered. Love the aerial view of DC on all four sides read more

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It's so impressive to simply be there and use my eyes to experience the freedom and how blessed we are in this country. The ample area to walk around, everything was incredible clean and with polices all around I also felt safe. This is definitely a place to come and I was suggest you also to bring your family if you have. read more

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I went to visit this Egyptian-style stone monument in April. It built to honor George Washington, the first president of United State. Because I went during a festival, seemed like not a lot of people interested to visit this monument. When I see it by my own eyes, the monument is taller than I expected, different than a see it in a movie. read more

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Closed for a long time. It's finally open again. The Washington Monument is just about the most famous thing in an area that's full of historic sites. Getting inside is surprisingly easy. When you get tickets at the right time that is, or else the line sucks. It recently reopened after a very long time of being closed. It was cool to finally see the inside. The monument needed to be closed a few years for earthquake repairs. Before that it was open briefly. This was after another long closure because of renovation. It's been frustrating for people who wanted to see it, which was many frustrated people by the looks of the lines in the rare times it's open. They know it might be closed again, so they need to get in soon. This seems to be a thing you wait ten times as long to get into as you actually do anything in there. It's still worth it to go. This is one of the most iconic of American things. read more

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It's a simple and sleek and strong symbol of our great capital. So many monumental marches, movements and speeches have occurred here. I have yet to be here in person for any one of those momentous events, but can fully imagine myself there, among the throngs of people, the echos of cheers and chants and thunderous applauds. Can you imagine it too? Maybe not. It was a pretty peacefully quiet day when I was there. read more

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I would definitely recommend reserving the tickets beforehand, it is just $1.00. Be there just in time. The elevator would pick you up and down. Amazing views on top if it is a sunny day. Also, the let in people in small group, so it's not super crowded on top. read more

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This is my 3rd visit to the monument and still it is awesome. It's very iconic and it definitely needs to be on everyone's bucket list of places to get a selfie! When we visited it it wasn't opened yet. But that didn't stop the tourists like myself from flocking to the place....The structure has been closed or about 36 months for repairs. I believed it re-opened late last month (September) From what I understand in 2011 a rare earthquake struck about 84 miles from DC causing damages and cracks to the structure. With the help of David Rubinstein, billionaire and co-founder of the Carlyle Group, a Washington-based private equity firm he help fund the structural repairs...If that name sounds familiar thats because Rubinstein in 2013 bought a rare copy of a 1297 Magna Carta for 21 million with the intention of loaning it to the National Archives indefinitely...along with a 13.5 million dollars donation to help build an exhibit that highlight important documents on how "rights" in in country should and cannot be taken for granted... Even though now a days our views of the founding fathers aren't as black and white as they were in the past...I think it's a clearer and more comprehensive view of a man that believed that might isn't right and a society should be built on meritocracy and not nepotism was also a slave owner an believed that "white" land owning men should be free...I suppose its easy to judge guys like Washington using standards of our times but the truth is in 20 years we'll be cringing at some of the beliefs that we have now... read more

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I lived in DC for a number a years and I am surprised I haven't written a review for the Washington Monument. Granted, I feel a Yelp review doesn't do the monument any justice being that it will long withstand time past Yelp's heyday and beyond. It is my second favorite monument among the memorials and monuments in DC. It stands at the heart of Washington, D.C., near the center of a cross formed by four of America's most iconic buildings and memorials: the U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, the White House, and the Jefferson Memorial. Since the earthquake, the monument has undergone through several years of renovations and updating. I have been up a few times and have always enjoyed my time there. Though, I will admit the closing of it has been untimely when I have had friends visit. My first world problem. Prior to COVID-19, you were able to go up in the Washington Monument with a free ticketed tour, but now, they do not offered walk-up or day-of tours. You have to get your ticket online in advanced and it is limited to 30 people per tour. Masks are required regardless of what your vaccination status is. The Washington Monument has been a site for many events. Particularly, I enjoyed having the National Pillow Fight, watching the 4th of July fireworks on the National Mall, and the constant art installations that are on it and often used around the perimeters of the monument. The Washington Monument should be a stop on your journey in DC. Photo ops must also be had. Enjoy! read more

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The "Washington Monument" is the tallest structure in Washington. It can be seen from the Capital Building to and the White House. It was built to honor the first President of the United States, Goerge Washington. It was completed in 1884 and is 555 feet tall. This monument, to me is a symbol of unity. It's what American can be if we stand tall together as one. It's also a way to pay tribute to those who lost there lives. When I was there, they were planting six hundred thousand plus small flags in memory of the man, woman and children who have lost there lives to COVID. A sad reminder, we are still in the mist of a deadly virus. But what better place to plant flags than by the monument. No one will argue the significance. read more

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As one of the last living descendants of George Washington's elder brother Lawrence, the George Washington monument holds a special place in my heart. Visiting his memorial is a truly humbling experience. Modeled after the Egyptian obelisk, this massive monument is erected to honor our first President, Commander-in-Chief. George himself was childless but regardless his legacy will live on as long as human civilization. He was revolutionary in every way. He took on the most powerful empire in the world at the time and fought for his fellow countrymen no matter the cost or risk. It could be argued that his victories in battle singlehandedly won the war against King George. He was a visionary who helped create our representative democratic republic, looking at the past and creating a political system for future generations to live in freedom from tyrannical governments. George Washington was also "woke" for his time: He made alliances with Indigenous Americans and knelt before their leaders as a sign of respect. He loved his wife dearly and treated women with admiring dignity. Although he inherited the abhorrent practice of slavery from his family early in life, he believed the (then) societal norm to be inhuman and deeply regretted it in later writings, ultimately freeing his slaves when he passed. Not perfect, he was far beyond his time and while alive treated the slaves on his property with fairness and decency; they practiced their own religions freely, learned skills and literacy, married and had families, and were not abused in the horrific ways common in that time period. As a man George Washington was humble and kind. In adolescence he wrote a book on civility and when confronted with the opportunity to be King of The United States, he declined and set in a system of electing the President. George Washington believed that public office should be a respectful duty and honor to serve the country, not a position of power or wealth. This monument is a special place and truly represents the power and fortitude of the human spirit. read more

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It's tall, impressive and pointy. You can see the thing from all over the city. It's the Washington Monument! Located in a beautiful spot, surrounded by lush green grass, the Washington Monument is a beautiful tribute to our first President. I havent taken the elevator up, but I have walked around the base and seen it from a huge variety of places, and day or night, this is a good monument and gives me those deep 'Murica feels. read more

Maybe it was the time we went (evening) but this place was not crowded, actually only a few people there. This made it a true delight to enjoy the monument in peace and just take in your surroundings. I just love how you can see it from so many places around DC. Also, access via pushchair with a rounded ramp style access to the monument. Excellent! Best to see the beauty of this at night with the lights on it, and virtually no people. read more

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Very dissapointing. The Park Rangers who staff the Washington Monument are not the same level as the extremely friendly Park Rangers who are at our national monuments in other (more rural) parts of the USA. The Park Rangers in DC...obviously dont like their current rotation. (Park Rangers are rotated to different national Parks and monuments from time to time) You notice this in the dismissive way they talk to you or other park visitors. Also at the Washington Monument, a private firm is contracted for final security checks rights before you enter the actual monument. These folks are extremely rude (They make the TSA seem like Choir Boys!!) and on the day I visited I noticed them mocking some of the foreign visitors who were taking time out of their trip to the USA to visit the Washington monument. I am sorry to say this..but at this time I would not go through the trouble of getting the EXTREMLY LIMITED and difficult to get tickets to to the Washing ton Monument. There are SO many other places to visit in Washington DC (Korean, World War Two and Vietnam memorial, the Smithsonian Museums, Lincoln Memorial etc etc) so dont put a damper on your visit to DC by going to the Washington Monument. read more

I was very lucky to get to finally go up the Washington Monument. I would estimate leas than 20 tickets are available per half hour. You will want to go to the web site to get tickets at 10 am by 10:02 they will all be gone. I also was lucky as the wind picked up and as I came down they closed the monument due to high winds. The trip up is pretty fast. You will spend a short amount of time going through security. The view is great and you can see all the points of interest from the top. You will walk down one flight to the small area with information about the construction of the monument and a bit about President Washington. One item I learned was each state and even individuals all were able to send stone plaques which are incorporated into the inside of the walls. You will see some on the elevator ride back down. Truly the best experience in DC id you can get a ticket. read more

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I would say that this is probably the most iconic monument of Washington, D.C., more so than the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, or the Capitol. The history is amazing and our country was truly built upon a cornerstone of this historic area. Obviously, the monument is breathtaking and and given its reach into the sky, you can't miss it on any trip to D.C. I mean, just look up! The elevator to the top just re-opened September 2019 and the only way to get tickets (until October 18th, 2019), you have to wait in line at the ticket office (in the back of the little building). Tours start at 9:00AM and if you for sure want tickets at that earliest time, you'll need to start waiting in line no later than 7:00AM (office opens at 8:30AM). I'd get there at 6:45AM just in case. Each person can pick up to 6 tickets. Albeit, this advice might not matter if you're reading this past October 18th, because that's when the online system will launch where you can get tickets in advance. I'm assuming you can still wait in line though but who knows how many tickets per tour-time will be allotted for in-person pick-up. Anyway, the tour itself is simple. After lots of waiting in different lines and going through security, you take the quick elevator ride to the top, learn some facts along the way, and then enjoy the best views of the national mall. On the way down, through the elevator window, you can intermittently see the interior of the monument which has some interesting art. If you're a lark (morning person), I recommend getting to the national mall very early (like 5:30AM) to visit the monuments for awesome pictures without throngs of people in your shot/way. iPhone 11 camera is super duper amazing, by the way. read more

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Admittedly I miss lining up, and just walking on in. Those days are over, but this 555 foot tall building stands the test of time. Built before and after the civil war, you can clearly see the color change on the masonry. This building to honor George Washington, well it's pretty phallic to be honest. Some refer to it with rather unique nicknames. I don't like that George Washington was a slave owner, but he definitely was an important person in our nation's history. A man who could have lived comfortably on his Mount Vernon Estate, to lead untrained and undisciplined soldiers to victory against the British is an amazing accomplishment. This monument is stunning. One can't help feeling warm and fuzzy with the American flags. The ticket system used by the National Park Service is pretty easy. They are free, and depending on the elevator, you'll be up at the top rather quickly. As for the views, I do wish the windows could be a little larger. Yet taking in the National mall, the Potomac, and so many other sights it's captivating. If this building could talk, the stories it could tell. Currently law doesn't allow a taller building in DC, but with the development, it wouldn't be surprising if this changes. If in the area this is a must visit place. read more

Its the washington moument can be seen all over dc, but the scale is very different once you get close. read more

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The Washington Monument stands as an iconic symbol for the US in honor of George Washington. Its around 555ft tall above the National Mall and gives a view of DC from its observation deck. It's intended for those who are interested in American history, and architecture, or someone who wants the true and unforgettable view of DC. You can find a wide group of people visiting such as tourists, students, history enthusiasts, locals, etc. The monument is a single tower made of marble, granite, and blue stone. Surrounding the tower are American flags. There is a lawn in the shape of a circle that surrounds the monument. The mission of the Washington Monument is to honor George Washington, the first US president. I believe it succeeds in its mission as it has a striking presence in DC. personally, whenever I go to DC, I always use the monument as a way to guide me to the many other DC monuments, as once you've reached the Washington Monument, you can easily spot/navigate to other monuments. The experience is great, it is organized, and easy to spot! Tickets are required to visit the observation deck which can be purchased online ahead of time. The elevator ride is pretty quick and the end result (the view) is definitely worth the money. Even if it doesn't go to the observation deck it is an amazing site. It's just beautiful!! I'm giving the Washington Monument 5 stars because it's a remarkable landmark. It's gorgeous and serves its purpose with its great presence. read more

We drove from NJ to DC during the Holiday season to visit some of the famous monuments that are lined up next to each other. The Washington monument is almost like the Eiffel Tower of DC as it's almost visible from anywhere for his gigantic height. Two things I learned during our visit to this place - What a 555 feet tall building would actually look like and what an Obelisk (monument with a rectangular or square cross section and a pyramid shape at the top). We visited this place in December around sunset time so that we could see this beauty in daylight, twilight and lightings. You cannot appreciate its beauty by standing beneath and looking up agape, instead get to Lincoln memorial from which you can see its real built with some nice reflection on the pond. We were lucky to catch up with it after taking a stroll at the Lincoln memorial. If you are at DC, this should be in your visit list. read more

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I came here on a summer trip a while back. It was pretty humid which was a little tough to deal with but the monument itself was majestic. The park surrounding it is enormous and it was fun to walk from there to the Lincoln Memorial which was impressive in its own right. The monument was certainly bigger than I had expected it to be. Though I don't think I feel the need to go back to see it again, I must admit I am glad I got to see it with my own eyes. read more

What an awe inspiring place to experience. So much of our nations history has happened on this sacred place. The Gettysburg Address and his 2nd Inaugural Address are on each side of Lincoln. August 28, 1963 for instance is one of the most powerful. Dr. King's I have a Dream speech. It's really hard to soak it all in while standing on the steps but what a place to see in person & to have my girl with me makes it so much better read more

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The Washington Memorial is dedicated to the 1st President of the United States and is the premiere iconic landmark in Washington DC. I suppose the memorial is an obelisk and means #1, being that Washington was the first head of state ever. I didn't know that there was an elevator inside the Washington monument. Then again, I remember walking up a lot of stairs inside the Statue of Liberty statue in New York City on a previous trip. With that said, my friend and I arrived at the Washington memorial on a brisk Friday morning in late January 2023 around 11am. It was a little bit cold out but not terrible, especially for January. It was cool to see the memorial standing proudly, watching over the city and seeing progress made over the decades its been here. I took some selfies with the monument first before heading in to see it up close. It was a windy day and you can hear the US Flags flapping away against the wind. We were turned away because we forgot to book our elevator tickets ahead of time. So lesson learned, book your elevator tickets ahead of time ahead of arrival. The National Park Service lady told us there's only a daily allotment that they can take up on any given day, so if you aren't reserving the tickets, you can't get to go up. I was dismayed, but still, it was pretty cool to see the Washington monument anyway. Although I could see photos of the Washington DC skyline from the monument itself, it doesn't beat actually being there. There's always next time, but for at least this trip, I got to see the outside and create memories. The overall experience here at the Washington Memorial here in Washington DC was pretty cool. It was patriotic and inspiring. It is one of Washington DC's popular tourist attractions and one of the most poignant ones too, telling visitors and locals alike of the history of the United States in its infancy of nation building and declaring independence from the British crown. The memorial itself is as simple as it can be. During my experience at the Washington Memorial, I basically admired the great man and looked at the memorial with a bit of hope and a little bit of sadness. Our democracy continues to be a shining beacon of hope around the world, but with the countless hard work and sacrifices of our citizenry. The entire structure was a massive undertaking and you definitely one to walk laps around it until you can get the sense of the enormity of the size, even though it is a simple obelisk. It gave me some pause before helping me realize that, as mentioned above, how lucky we are living in the United States of America. While we do have our issues and problems, it's one of the better places to reside in the world today. Definitely recommended if you are here for vacation and wanting to see the touristy things Washington DC has to offer. It's an educational and an enriching experience, not to mention amazing as well. You would feel inspired here, no doubt. The Washington Memorial in Washington DC is centrally located near the Jefferson Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. While there is no admission fee associated with the monument itself, the distribution of timed entry tickets are distributed at 8:45am daily. I totally missed out on this and should have known better. The memorial is open 24/7 and 365 days a year, including when I was there in the winter month of January. Best bet would be to spend time here during the work week in the morning times and grab those free timed tickets. You can book online but they have a $1 fee attached to that. There's street parking nearby and if you are like me, the metro and or local bus service can take you here. I think there's also the Hop On Hop Off Bus tourists use as well to take you around Washington DC and it takes you here to the Lincoln Memorial too. If you love Uber and/or Lyft, they can be of service to you too. However you get here, its one of those memorials that is iconic and represents Washington DC well. For the most part though, my experience was as quiet and peaceful, since i was there before the tourist crowds showed up. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Don't be like me. Get there early and go up on the elevator. Support local! A+ read more

I was on a trip recently to Washington DC and had a chance to visit a number of sites there, including a walk by the Washington Monument. While I was not able to go up inside the monument as there was construction going on, I was still able to walk around it along the mall, and I have to say that it was an impressive sight indeed, both in the distance and up close. Once hailed as the tallest man-made structure in the world (before Gustave Eiffel came along and built his tower for the 1889 World's Fair...) it is still the tallest obelisk in the world as measured from its entryway. I find it to be a fitting reminder of the United States' first leader, one that does not signify him in any special way except in his being the person that led our country out from under the rule of a distant land and monarch. read more

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This is a must stop while in DC! I have only been inside it once and the rest of the times it's been under construction. I don't really know what the current status is, but if you can get tickets to go inside it, I highly suggest it. Otherwise, you'll get lovely pictures of it from many different places around DC. read more

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The Washington Monument, a must see for DC and something that requires planning to do it right. First off, unless you plan to show up at the crack of dawn to compete for a small number of same-day tickets, I suggest you become familiar with Recteation.gov. Download their app, if you can. I recommend planning the vist about a month out because that is your best shot at tickets. You have to go on Recreation.gov one month to the day ahead of time and register for tickets at exactly 10am. Not 10:05am because they will probably be gone. The tickets are supposed to be free, but you will pay a small processing fee. If you don't get tickets a month out, you can also try 1-day out at 10am as well, but good luck, I didn't have any luck trying that option for a couple days in a row. Once you have tickets, just show up on your assigned day and time and line up on a specific bench to get in. Do not be late for your appointed time. The park rangers on site were mostly helpful; just understand they have a method to their madness for processing hundreds of people through every day, and play nice with others is a smart option. Once you get through the tiny security area and up to the elevator, everything gets easier. The park ranger at the bottom of the elevator the day I went was very kind and even told the folks from France in our group how tall the monument is in meters. He also asked where we all were from, which for us was local, but the folks from France mentioned their home city and then he told them where to go in DC to get a pastry which is famous for its origination in Brittany, France. I was do impressed I dragged my husband to that bakery after (Tatte) and we got that pastry (Kouign-Amann). The view from the top is as cool as you can imagine and all the construction information is readily displayed on the two levels accessible to the public. Overall, I enjoyed the opportunity to go to the top of the Monument and can check that box off my list. Thank you! :-) read more

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Tourist trap however you must go if you are in the United States of America. I'm not a fan of anyone who owned slaves but it's Americas history. read more

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The ticketing system is substandard. The 24 hour online ticketing system didn't have adequate explanation and didn't respond at 10:00am. I'm experienced at obtaining difficult to get tickets (like Comic-Con and California coastal camping) online, but this ticketing system is the most user unfriendly. I have tried several times and It is to the point that I don't really feel the need to go anymore, off my list. It was much easier to get tickets to Congress and the National African-American Museum. read more

This monument was built to honor George Washington and is a must visit if you are in DC. If you want to go up, you can reserve a ticket online in advance. read more

This is a beautiful monument to visit while you are in the National Mall in Washington DC. It was built to honour the first President of the United States -- George Washington. It was under construction when I visited in July 2013. I believe it closed again at some point in 2018. It is currently under construction again as of the date of this review in January 2019. The elevator is currently being modernised. It will re-open in Spring 2019 which is perfect timing to sit back and see the cherry blossom flowers. I've never been to the top of the Washington Monument because when I came here in July 2013, it was closed for renovations. But, just looking at the outside of the structure is awesome within itself. It's beautiful. Once it re-opens in Spring 2019 and the weather is warm, bring a blanket to sit on and a picnic basket filled with food and drinks. Along with your friends, go sit on the grass and enjoy a day outside at the monument. - 18 total reviews in 2019. - 228 total Yelp reviews. - Reviewed on 26 January 2019. read more

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The icon of freedom and the centerpiece of the American history. There are plenty of monuments in/around the Washington Monument. There are tons of spots to have a picnic or walk around when the weather is nice. A picture of the Washington Memorial, from the Lincoln Memorial, with a finger tip atop the Memorial, is a touristy snap everyone visiting this place needs to have. read more

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If you haven't seen the monument in person you should definitely go! It is a pretty good experience. We just walked right up, walked around, and took a few photos. I would recommend going around sunset or when there are some nice clouds in the sky so your photos have good lighting and a nice backdrop. We learned that you can go to the top with a reservation but the reservations were booked out for the next several days. When I looked online to get tickets, I saw that it was almost $150 per person to go up to the top. While the experience itself would be cool and give good views of the city, I personally do not feel like it is worth it. But it depends on how much money one has to spend and if the view is worth it to them. It might be a fun thing to do once in a lifetime, but I wouldn't do it twice. We plan to come back to DC in the future to spend more time at the museums. I probably won't come back to the monument with just my husband and me, but when we have kiddos we definitely want to take them. It's definitely a cool thing to do if you never have before. It's a pretty cool piece of history! read more

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This is a must visit if you're touring the National Mall for the first time. Tickets are available online from recreation.gov. According to the National Park Services website, there is currently no onsite distribution of tickets and there are no walk up or "day-of visit" tickets. So, be sure to get your tickets online before you arrive. read more

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Simply amazing. A beautiful monument surrounded by other beautiful monuments and attractions. read more

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Great way to get some great views of the city from all angles, and even a decent view of the edges of a couple of the nearby suburbs of Arlington and Alexandria, VA across the Potomac River. You can get your ticket in person at this tiny building in front of the monument, located at 2 15th Street NW Washington, DC. They open at 8:30am, but I recommend going a little earlier. Anyway, I definitely recommend this experience! read more

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Ok so just a warning but if you are going to visit during the colder time of year PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE STAY WARM!!! We visited right around Christmas and I can effectively say that my toes probably froze for a good ten minutes or so and I was wearing boots!! If you're ok taking pictures from afar there is a a huge clearing surrounding the monument that is easily accessible from the street, otherwise to get closer you have to walk on a long path that leads straight to it. It was very peaceful moment, probably because I was kinda of cold and exhausted but there was a really good view from the monument as well. If you looked on one side you could see the WW2 Monument as well as the Lincoln Memorial and then on the other side there was a clear view of the United States Capitol. read more

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Continues to be a beacon of strength to all who either pass by Washington DC or visit. George Washington was an amazing fire father who not only led 13 colonies through a revolution to become the great country it is today but also gave it leadership as the first president to build the foundation it is based on today. The obelisk is amazing to look at from afar but also should be seen close up. Special Note: Look at the two different colors of stone midway up as construction was halted during the Civil War and when they restarted there was a slightly different pigmented rock used. read more