Washington Monument

The Monument stands against the backdrop of night
Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
Map showing location of park.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial framed by cherry blossoms
The National Park Service Announces 2026 Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Forecast as Nation Prepares for America’s 250th Anniversary
The Department of the Interior and National Park Service today announced that peak bloom for the iconic cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin and National Mall is projected to occur between March 29 – April 1, with exact timing dependent on weather conditions. Once peak bloom begins, the blossoms typically remain on the trees for seven to 10 days.
Interpretive Transportation Services Concessioner Selected for National Mall and Memorial Parks
The National Park Service has selected City Sightseeing Washington DC, Inc., dba Big Bus Tours, to provide interpretive transportation services at National Mall and Memorial Parks for the next ten years.
Washington Monument at Dusk
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Aerial View of the Washington Monument
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Washington Monument Flag
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The Washington Monument, a white marble obelisk, towers above a ring of US Flags.
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Washington Monument lit at night.
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