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City note 202 · Landmark

Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place

A civic monument surrounded by four public park squares, with separate scheduled access to the tower lookout.

699 Washington Pl, Baltimore, MD 21201Open map

The grounds can stand alone as a walk-in stop; climbing the tower is a separate timed, stair-only decision.

Good for
Visitors · Daytime
Time
45 min – 2.5 hr
Cost
$
Plan
Check the schedule

Tower access has limited hours, tickets, and 227 stairs; grounds and tower follow different schedules

Checked August 10, 2026 against the place's official site

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