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Visiting Washington Monument, Mount Vernon Place
Begun in 1815, Robert Mills' marble column topped with a statue of George Washington was the first major monument in the country dedicated to him.
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Quick answer
Washington Monument, Mount Vernon Place is a landmark in Mount Vernon, Baltimore. Allow 45 minutes; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Landmark
- Area
- Mount Vernon
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- history, views and architecture
- Best months
- March, September and November
About Washington Monument, Mount Vernon Place
Begun in 1815, Robert Mills' marble column topped with a statue of George Washington was the first major monument in the country dedicated to him. You can climb about 227 steps to the top for views across the city, and a small museum at the base tells its story.
Tip: Climb on a clear day, then walk the four park squares of Mount Vernon Place and past the Peabody Library.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 45 minutes.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Mount Vernon, grand 19th-century squares around the Washington Monument.
Best time to visit Washington Monument, Mount Vernon Place
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- November: 14°C (57°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- March: 13°C (55°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- September: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-November the sun sets at about 16:52 local time (calculated for Baltimore).
When to visit Baltimore has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Baltimore itinerary visits Washington Monument, Mount Vernon Place on day 3, together with Federal Hill Park and Walters Art Museum.
- No. 9 of the 18 sights in our Baltimore things-to-do list.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Baltimore.
Near Washington Monument, Mount Vernon Place
Also in Mount Vernon, so you can walk between them:
- Walters Art Museum — 2 hours, free
- Baltimore Basilica — 45 minutes, free
If you like Washington Monument, Mount Vernon Place
- Fort McHenry National Monument — Locust Point, 2 hours
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards — Camden Yards, 3 hours
Staying near Washington Monument, Mount Vernon Place
Stay in Mount Vernon ($$) to walk here: grand 19th-century squares around the Washington Monument. All areas to stay in Baltimore.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Washington Monument, Mount Vernon Place?
Plan 45 minutes. With Walters Art Museum nearby, it fits a half-day in Mount Vernon.
+Is Washington Monument, Mount Vernon Place free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Washington Monument, Mount Vernon Place?
March, September and November, the quietest of the good months. Climb on a clear day, then walk the four park squares of Mount Vernon Place and past the Peabody Library.
+Do I need to book Washington Monument, Mount Vernon Place in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.