• Washington Monument, obelisk in Washington, D.C., honouring George Washington, the first president of the United States.
  • Washington Monument tickets are currently only available online at 10am day before; however, there is nothing listed as “NR” after March 24.
  • For a few years, the Washington Monument remained the world’s tallest structure until the erection of the Eiffel Tower in Paris in 1889.
  • The Washington Monument was built to honor George Washington, the first president of the United States and leader of the Continental Army.
  • In the 1840s the Washington National Monument Society selected Robert Mills’ 600-foot masonry obelisk to honor George Washington.
  • The tallest stone building in the entire globe is the Washington Monument. It is situated in Washington, D.C., the home of the United States government .
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  • Located in Washington D.C., the Washington Monument is the tallest building in Washington D.C. and the tallest obelisk in the world.
  • All visitors (including children ages 2+) must have a ticket to enter the Washington Monument. During peak season, tickets run out quickly.