I grew up in a suburb of Washington DC and to some extent took for granted that I had such amazing places and monuments so close. Fast forward many years, I’m living in NC and decided to bring my kids for the first time. They were blown away! Experiencing it again through their eyes made me appreciate having things like this so much more. It gave me a sense of pride and brough back so many wonderful memories!
Sincerely,
Washington Monument National Memorial
This 555-foot obelisk honoring America's first president towers above the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and is one of the city's most distinctive landmarks. Visitors can get a wonderful 360-degree view from the observation area at the top. The interior of the monument contains nearly 200 memorial stones. These stones — some simple, some intricately carved works of art — were donated by states, cities, civic organizations and other nations in memory of President Washington. Twice each day, when staffing allows, the Park Service gives "walk-down tours," providing a detailed and fascinating history of the construction of the monument and stories about individual memorial stones for anyone willing to make the 900-step journey down by foot.
State(s): District of Columbia
Established: 1848
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