Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place
4 expert reviews
“The impressive monument was the first one dedicated to the nation's first president. An 18-foot statue depicting Washington caps the 160-foot white marble tower.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's
"This 178-foot-tall column, the country's first major architectural memorial to George Washington, was designed in 1815 by Robert Mills." Full review
Lonely Planet
"For the best views of Baltimore, climb the 228 steps of the... Doric column dedicated to America's Founding Father, George Washington." Full review
Where
"The 178-foot-tall column (228 steps up), built in 1815, is one of the nation’s earliest memorials for George Washington." Full review