It's a 555-foot-tall obelisk that honors George Washington, the first president of the United States.
It's the world's tallest stone structure.
It was designed by Robert Mills and built between 1848 and 1884.
It took 30 years to complete and weighs an estimated 91,000 tons.
It's made of over 100,000 tons of marble, granite, and blue stone.
It's surrounded by 50 American flags, one for each state.
It has an elevator that takes visitors to the top in just over a minute.
It has almost 900 steps to the top, but they're closed to the public.
It's free to visit and has a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot.
The cornerstone contains a container with copies of the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and other items. 

John Jr visits The Washington Monument

John Jr. in a stroller with the Washington D.C. skyline in the background, eyes wide with wonder.

John Jr., just one year old, with hair so brown, Set off for D.C., a city of renown. In a stroller he sat, with eyes wide and bright, Ready to see a monument, a magnificent sight.

The Big Adventure Begins

John Jr. looking up at the towering Washington Monument, mouth agape in awe.

They reached the great obelisk, standing so high, Touching the clouds, reaching for the sky. John Jr. gazed up, his mouth open wide, At the Washington Monument, filled with pride.

A Monument So Tall

John Jr. listening intently to his mom against a backdrop of the monument, illustrating a sense of curiosity and learning.

His mom told him stories of George Washington's fame, And how this tall monument got its name. Built of marble and granite, a sight to behold, A story of freedom, bravely and bold.

A History Lesson

John Jr. clapping his hands with joy, surrounded by fluttering state flags at the monument's base.

Around it, flags fluttered, one for each state, Waving in the breeze, looking so great. John Jr. clapped his hands, laughing with glee, A more beautiful sight, he never did see.

Flags in the Wind

Inside the monument's elevator, John Jr. with a big grin, as if feeling the thrill of the ascent.

Into the elevator, they quickly stepped in, Up to the top, with a spin and a grin. In just over a minute, they reached the sky, John Jr. thought they could almost fly.

The Elevator Ride

View from the top of the monument with John Jr. peering over, showcasing a panoramic view of the city below.

From the top, the city lay small and wide, John Jr. looked on, his eyes open wide. He saw the whole city, from east to west, This adventure, by far, was one of the best.

View from the Top

John Jr. on the elevator ride down, still filled with excitement from his adventure.

Back down they went, the ride just as fun, John Jr.'s adventure was almost done. But in his heart, the memories would stay, Of the monument visit, a perfect day.

The Journey Down

John Jr. asleep in his stroller, with a sunset over D.C. in the background, symbolizing the end of a perfect day.

Back home they went, under the setting sun, Talking of adventures, this one number one. John Jr. fell asleep, dreaming of the day, When he visited the monument, in such a grand way.