It wasn’t until the early 1830s that serious planning commenced for the Washington Monument, Washington’s first major memorial, which owed its origins to L’Enfant’s drawings. After the ...

What I didn’t realize was how cool it would be to walk inside. In order to tour the Washington Monument, you need to get ...

You can get in touch with Jess by emailing [email protected]. For comparison, the Washington Monument is about 555 feet tall, the Golden Gate Bridge is about 745 feet tall, and an American ...

Even if you're only in town for a short trip, visiting the Washington Monument and the White House – two marble symbols of the U.S. – is a must for any first-time D.C. visitor. Standing just ...