various dates had no tickets available. Best bet is to show up early at the ticket window at Washington Monument Lodge on 15th Street adjacent to the Washington Monument before it even opens. Advice: While waiting for the tour you need to know that you’ll be outdoors and exposed to weather elements. Also, there are no bathrooms, water, food, or other amenities inside the Washington Monument. The nearest restrooms are in the Washington Monument Lodge. And, for those who aren’t comfortable with heights, enclosed spaces, crowding, or elevators, perhaps this tour is not for you. There are signs outside the monument that designate waiting areas; expect to be subject to security screening. Strollers are not allowed but wheelchairs are permitted. The Tour: Once inside, you’ll board an express elevator to the observation deck at the top of the monument, 500-feet above ground. Enjoy the view! Then proceed down the steps to the 490-foot level museum where you’ll find exhibits. Re-board the elevator for the descent which includes stops at select areas of the monument’s interior. For more information, visit the National Park Service website at nps.gov/wamo.
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