What I didn’t realize was how cool it would be to walk inside. In order to tour ... There are 896 steps climbing to the top ...

For the first time since 1934, the Washington Monument ... 34 feet 5.5 inches at the top. The monument was constructed in two phases, as funds allowed, from 1848 to 1855 and 1878 to 1884, and ...

WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — For years, people have only been able to gaze at the recognizable Washington Monument in the nation’s capital; repairs and renovations kept them from venturing inside.

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 ...