Washington Monument Audio Guide
Explore Washington Monument with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It serves as a national memorial to George Washington.
What you will hear
The Ground Floor Lobby
Introduces the interior experience, focusing on the tribute to George Washington and the ornate elevator entrance.
Statue of George Washington
Within the heart of the monument's base, a bronze likeness of Washington stands surrounded by walls of immense thickness and ancient architectural influence.
The Elevator Lobby
This modern portal provides a swift ascent through the monument's interior, bypassing nearly nine hundred steps that are now preserved in silence.
The 500-Foot Observation Deck
Showcases the primary reason for visiting: the panoramic views of the nation's capital from the highest point in D.C.
View of the White House
A northern look from the summit reveals the President's home and the hidden history of why the monument sits slightly off-center.
The Memorial Stones
Explores the 194 commemorative stones embedded in the interior walls, visible during the descent.
State Memorial Stones
Hidden within the dark interior of the monument's shaft is a massive gallery of stones donated by people from across the globe.
Ottoman Tribute Stone
A beautiful marble slab featuring flowing Arabic script demonstrates how the respect for Washington's leadership reached far beyond American borders.
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