Is Washington Monument worth it with kids?
Worth itWith kids
With kids, Washington Monument is an easy yes.
The view from the top is the only sweeping 360° panorama of the federal city, and the elevator ride is quick. The catch: free timed tickets sell out fast and the obelisk is far more impressive from the ground than the small, slit-windowed observation deck is from inside.
- Price
- Free ($1 online reservation fee)
- Time
- 45 min–1 hr (with ticket)
- Last verified
- 2026-06-17
Is Washington Monument worth it…
How we verified
- 555 ft 5 in tall, the world's tallest free-standing stone structure; timed-entry tickets are free but carry a $1 non-refundable service fee and are booked via Recreation.gov up to 30 days ahead. · nps.gov
- A limited batch of additional tickets is released one day before each tour date for sold-out dates. · home.nps.gov
- Supporting source · recreation.gov