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Washington Monument State Park
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Washington Monument State Park
Capitol Hill
15th Street SW
Washington, DC 20242
301-432-8065
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Washington Monument State Park Description
This will probably be one of the first items on your children's "Washington Wish List" -- and with good reason. With the possible exception of the Capitol and the White House, the 555-foot-tall monument is the most recognized symbol of the United States in the world. It is also one of the most visited of the national monuments, with 3,000 people each day waiting on long lines to the top.
On the weekends, you can take the 70-second elevator ride to the observation deck and then take a guided walk down; the walk lets you see the inside of the memorial and its 188 memorial stones, commemorating important people and events in 19th-century America. The long lines are worth it. There is a gift shop in the monument and a snack bar.
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Planning Notes
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Travel Advisory: Washington Monument State Park is closed for damage assessment and repair following a series of severe thunderstorms that occurred on June 4, 2008. All reservations have been cancelled, and the park will remain closed until further notice.
- Avoid the lines. Make this your first stop of the day, before the lines get too long.
- Plan for a weekend. Guided walks are not available during the week.
- Guarantee you get in. Since tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis (starting at 8:30 a.m.), you may find it more convenient to pay the small fee to reserve ahead of time, either online or by phone (877-444-6777).
Reviews of Washington Monument State Park
Awesome!!!
By kabynum August 07, 2008
School-Age Kids
Pre-Teens & Teens
What we loved:
The entire family enjoyed this trip! The history was amazing!
I enjoyed this trip because the entire family had fun. Everyone had a piece of history or tid-bit of information to share. We took so many pictures and felt a sense of pride to stand in Washington, DC and share in the rich memories of the land and the buildings! Definitely a must for all families!Read More
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