Washington Monument at Dusk
The Monument stands against the backdrop of night NPS Photo

Washington Monument

Federal Recreation Area · District of Columbia · National Park Service

Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
202-426-6841
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

What's here

Highlights: Architecture and Building · Engineering · Monuments and Memorials · Presidents

Activities & features: Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Junior Ranger Program · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • Aerial View of the Washington Monument
    NPS/USPP Photo
  • Washington Monument Flag
    NPS Photo/Brian Hall
  • The Washington Monument, a white marble obelisk, towers above a ring of US Flags.
    NPS / Terry Adams
  • Washington Monument lit at night.
    NPS

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12