Washington Monument National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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George Washington

The Washington Monument is the most prominent structure in Washington, D.C. and one of the city's early attractions. It was built in honor of George Washington, who led the country to independence and then became its first President. The Monument is shaped like an Egyptian obelisk, stands 555’ 5 1/8” tall, and offers views in excess of thirty miles. It was finished on December 6, 1884.

Washington Monument Closed On Inauguration Day

The Washington Monument will be CLOSED on January 18, 2009 and January 20, 2009 for activities related to the 56th Presidential Inauguration.

		Visiting the Washington Monument Admission to the Washington Monument is FREE but requires a ticket.

Write to

National Mall and Memorial Parks
900 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20024

Phone

Visitor Information
(202) 426-6841

Park Headquarters
(202) 485-9880

Climate

Washington has a temperate climate typical of the Mid-Atlantic U.S., with four distinct seasons. Summer tends to be very hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild. Winter can bring cold temperatures, frozen precipitation and, on occasions, major snowstorms.