Washington DC the capital of USA stands apart in terms of its monuments, memorial, hotels, restaurants and not to mention its highest state tax bracket. Visitors interested in visiting Washington monument in DC can have these handy tips to make the trip a perfect fun. Note that the tours in washington monument need careful planning. If properly done you can cover entire washington DC in less than a day or maximum two days. IF not you are
1) Start with parking close to Washington monument - Most parking slots here are 3 hour restricted during weekends. In terms of weekday visits it is better to look out for paid public parkings. These are paid ones.
Note : Look for timing restriction in parking boards. Few are 15 minute restricted and some are 3 hour restricted during weekends. Choose your slot carefully
2) Washington Monument - This is the monument shaped like number 1. This has got the meaning of immortality in egyptian pyramid architecture. Also it signifies the immortality of first president George Washington. Tours run every 30 mins.
To save time be wise and have your tickets booked online. Each person has 6 ticket limit
http://www.recreation.gov/
Some interesting facts about booking online:
1) You dont have to wait in queue starting 7A.M-9A.M
2) You have option to book upto 6 tickets per head online
3) You can book tickets as early as 6 months and stay peace
4) Booking online offers you unique opportunity to choose your time slots. This helps you plan your vacation properly
5) The tickets booked online are absolutely free and no different than over the counter tickets
6) There is a possibility of not getting tickets in person. This can be totally avoided online
3) With the tour tickets try to be in washington monument atleast 10 mins before scheduled tour time
4) You get unique opportunity to go 500 ft above ground level
5) Windows in four sides of monument help you visualize the beauty of US capitol, supreme court, treasury, White house, Elliptical, World war II monument, Lincoln memorial, korean war memorial , vietnam war memorial, pentagon and many more spots at height of 500ft
6) You are allowed to take pictures from the top
7) This tour is guided and you get to know details on stones from different states and their uniqueness as you travel down the elevator
1) Start with parking close to Washington monument - Most parking slots here are 3 hour restricted during weekends. In terms of weekday visits it is better to look out for paid public parkings. These are paid ones.
Note : Look for timing restriction in parking boards. Few are 15 minute restricted and some are 3 hour restricted during weekends. Choose your slot carefully
2) Washington Monument - This is the monument shaped like number 1. This has got the meaning of immortality in egyptian pyramid architecture. Also it signifies the immortality of first president George Washington. Tours run every 30 mins.
To save time be wise and have your tickets booked online. Each person has 6 ticket limit
http://www.recreation.gov/
Some interesting facts about booking online:
1) You dont have to wait in queue starting 7A.M-9A.M
2) You have option to book upto 6 tickets per head online
3) You can book tickets as early as 6 months and stay peace
4) Booking online offers you unique opportunity to choose your time slots. This helps you plan your vacation properly
5) The tickets booked online are absolutely free and no different than over the counter tickets
6) There is a possibility of not getting tickets in person. This can be totally avoided online
3) With the tour tickets try to be in washington monument atleast 10 mins before scheduled tour time
4) You get unique opportunity to go 500 ft above ground level
5) Windows in four sides of monument help you visualize the beauty of US capitol, supreme court, treasury, White house, Elliptical, World war II monument, Lincoln memorial, korean war memorial , vietnam war memorial, pentagon and many more spots at height of 500ft
6) You are allowed to take pictures from the top
7) This tour is guided and you get to know details on stones from different states and their uniqueness as you travel down the elevator
