Inside the ground floor lobby, there is a statue of George Washington. An elevator provides transportation to the top floor, the 500' observation deck at the base of the pyramidion. read more
The new system will also allow remote access to the control system, located at the top of the monument, from the ground level. During the closure, the National Park Service will also replace the current temporary screening building, constructed in 2001, with a permanent facility. read more
Washington D.C. Right near the Lincoln Memorial and the reflecting pool It stands about 555 feet tall and is the tallest object in Washington D.C. read more