The U.S. Capitol is seen past the Washington Monument on Presidents' Day, February 15, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

George Washington. For most of the last eight years, visitors have only been able to view it from afar. It has been closed to the public. But in September, the monument reopened with an upgraded ...

There are 896 steps climbing to the top of the Washington Monument for those wanting to take the stairs. The interior staircases were closed to the public in the 1970s due to vandalism and safety ...