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Also very nice in the evening.

Great area to sit for a picnic.

What is the Washington Monument? The Washington Monument is an iconic obelisk of white marble, granite, and bluestone, built in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States. It stands at the center of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. At 553 feet (169 meters), it was the tallest structure in the world upon its completion in 1884. It remains the tallest freestanding stone structure and obelisk in the world.

Union Square is an 11-acre plaza open to the public. In the 1930s the National Park Service took jurisdiction over the green space. Later on, and to this day the Jurisdiction was changed to the "the Architect of the Capitol".

In the visitor center there is a (free) museum with the history of Washington. There are also 2 small souvenir shops that can be visited without a ticket. A free ticket is required for a tour of the Capitol. Please note that no food or liquids are allowed during the visit. To enter the visitor center you must go through the security check.

Once a working gristmill in the 1800s, Pierce Mill offers a glimpse into early Washington industry amid the woodland calm of Rock Creek Park. Today, its restored stone walls and waterwheel stand as a quiet counterpoint to the city just beyond the trees.

The museum was renovated for years and has now reopened, but unfortunately, more than half of the exhibition is closed again. In my opinion, it's not worth visiting at this time. May 2025.

The monumental landmark of Washington, visible from afar.