For years, people have only been able to gaze at the recognizable Washington Monument in the nation’s capital; repairs and ...

Ullman has whistled all over D.C., including whistling “Yankee Doodle Dandy” outside while on top of the Washington Monument ...

The Washington Monument is one of the most iconic landmarks in Washington D.C. Standing at 555 feet tall, it offers ...

the Washington Monument was the tallest structure in the world at its completion in 1884. Nowadays, you can ride one of the monument's glass-encased elevators to the top observation deck to enjoy ...

The White House is creating confusion about recently protected public lands, including the Chuckwalla National Monument. The ...

At the western end of the National Mall, the Washington Monument towers over our country’s capital. The 555-foot obelisk—a four-sided stone pillar with a pyramid-shaped top—was built to ...

The city was known as Columbia until 1791 when it was named in Washington’s honor. July 4, 1848: The cornerstone of the monument is laid with great fanfare. Within the 24,500 pound marble ...

Explore the best things to do in Washington, D.C. in 1 day based on recommendations from local experts. Day 1 U.S. News Insider Tip: The best time to see this monument is after dark when it's ...