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| Washington Monument |
Address:
15th Street SW & Constitution Avenue, NW
| Washington | 20242
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Downtown
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Phone: 202-426-6841
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 The tallest masonry structure in the world, the Washington Monument can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. In turn, visitors can take the one-minute elevator ride to the top and view the city itself. The top of the Washington Monument is a great place to look out across the nation’s capitol. One can see the Washington D.C. envisioned by city planner and architect Pierre L’Enfant, who tried to create a city filled with broad avenues, ceremonial circles and tree-lined roadways. Traveling to the top of the Washington Monument has become a standard tourist activity for good reason. The views of Washington D.C. are simply breathtaking, especially during on-season hours where visitors can see Washington’s beautiful nighttime vista.
The Washington Monument is a popular place with visitors to start their tours of the National Mall, so saving it for the afternoon might not be a bad idea to beat the crowds. The Monument is also one of the transfer points for the Tourmobile sightseeing tours, so you might wind up around the Washington Monument later in the day if you choose to take the highly popular tour.
George Washington earned the title 'Father of his Country' in recognition of his leadership in liberating America from British Imperialism. He was appointed commander of the Continental Army in 1775. In 1787, as President of the Constitutional Convention, he aided in the formation of a government created to rule a land of freedom, one that has lasted for more than 200 years. Two years later he was elected first President of the United States. Washington played a key role in the development of the three branches of government. In short, he was a magnanimous statesman. |
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