Washington Monument & Mount Vernon Place
Washington Monument
The first large monument in the United States honoring George Washington; climb 227 steps for views over the Mount Vernon neighborhood.
This white marble column monument was begun in 1815 and completed in 1829. Topped with a statue of Washington, it is the first large monument in the United States dedicated to him, predating the obelisk of the same name in the national capital. For a small fee, visitors can climb roughly 227 spiral steps to the top for views. Surrounding Mount Vernon Place are 19th-century mansions, fountains and sculptures, and the Walters Art Museum and the Peabody Library are within walking distance.
Opening hours
Tower climbs usually open Wed–Sun
Nearby sights
- Walters Art Museum
- Baltimore Basilica
- Lexington Market
- Westminster Hall and Burying Ground
- USS Constellation & Historic Ships in Baltimore
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards
- Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum
- Inner Harbor