The Old Post Office Pavillion is located on Pennsylvania Ave. and has been refurbished to fit today's modern era. Inside you can cure your appetite at many different restaurants, stop in and browse its unique shops, and head to the top of the clock tower for the best sights of DC! This Clock Tower Tour is free and it has easier access than the Washington Monument. And, from experience, I think it has the best views of DC, better than the monument because you can SEE the monument from the Old Post Office Pavillion! You can also see the White House, the Capitol Building, the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorial, and even the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery! When you get to the top, like other observation decks, there are plaques describing what you see when you are looking in a specific direction.
The DC sights look much different from the top, and I would suggest anyone to take the time to head up! The views will not disappoint!
Tips on the Old Post Office Pavillion:
-The Clock Tower is a tight squeeze and there are a lot of tourists up there at once, so be patient.
-The elevator to the top is an open, indoor elevator, so if you are afraid of heights, turn the other way, because you won't want to miss what's at the top!
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