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
Getting to the Washington Monument: Luckily you can see the Monument from most of the city, making it easy to figure out which way to go. However, looks can be deceiving and it is often farther away than it appears. If you need help getting to the National Mall, visit our post with directions. read more