Washington Monument

Washington Monument at sunset, viewed from US Capitol

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The Washington Monument is the most heralded landmark of Washington, DC and can be clearly visible clear across the Potomac River in Virginia.  View official website.  Located on a rolling hill midway between the US Capitol and Lincoln Memorial (view map).  There is a small amphitheater just to the south as well as a gift shop and rest rooms.

In 1996, in order to perform much needed renovations, scaffolding was erected covering the entire 555-foot structure.  This scaffolding remained until the renovations were complete in 2000 and had become such a longtime fixture that the many Washingtonians wanted to keep the scaffolding there - permanently!

Hours of operation are 9:00 am to 4:45 pm daily.  Advanced tickets are available through the the National Park Service Reservation System. Timed tickets are required to ensure an enjoyable experience for all visitors. All visitors 2 years of age or older must have a ticket to enter the Monument. The number to the Reservation System is 1-800-967-2283. Reservations may be made between the hours of 10:00 am and 10:00 pm.

While tickets to the Washington Monument are free of charge, callers to this number will incur a $1.50 service charge and a $.50 shipping and handling fee.

Visitors may also obtain free, same-day, timed tickets to the Washington Monument at the 15 th Street kiosk. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8:30 a.m. until all tickets for that day are gone.

	Washington Monument reflection from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial			Washington Monument Memorial Day weekend crowd
	Washington Monument from the edge of the Reflecting Pool			Washington Monument viewed at night, WWII fountains in foreground
	View of the National Mall in the clear, early morning			Vietnam Memorial with monuments in the background
	Pink clouds at dusk, view from across the Reflecting Pool			Late afternoon view from across the perfectly still Reflecting Pool
	Geese flying overhead with Monument in background			Washington Monument lit brightly at night

The Washington Monument, Washington DC