Experts' Choice Award Washington Monument
11 expert reviews
“This beloved landmark closed after a rare but powerful 2011 earthquake in Virginia sent tremors that rattled the mighty monument, leaving visible cracks and structural damage.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "Just peaking at 555ft (and 5in), the Washington Monument is the tallest building in the district. It took two phases of construction to complete; note the different hues of the stone." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Five hundred and fifty-five feet of monolithic tribute, the monument to our first president stands in the center of the Mall like a watchtower over the city." Full review
Time Out "The Washington Monument was completed in 1884, 101 years after Congress authorized it." Full review
Not For Tourists "The phallus itself."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The capital's most conspicuous landmark, and... an indelible symbol of the city that bears his name." Full review
Where "Completed in 1884, 555-foot marble obelisk honoring George Washington, now the world’s tallest freestanding masonry structure. Elevator to museum and observation deck. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "There's a 12-foot-tall replica of the Washington Monument hidden under a manhole nearby. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "The monument's pointy aluminum tip has been melted down by repeated lightning strikes. " Full review
Frommer's "Step inside the Washington Monument and onto the elevator that whisks visitors to the 500-foot observation deck of this towering obelisk with views for miles in all directions" Full review
Travel + Leisure "As the tallest building in D.C., the Washington Monument provides stunning views over the capital. A 70-second elevator ride takes guests 500 feet up to the observation deck and museum"
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Directly south of the White House, At 15th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20013
