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Old Post Office Pavilion


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Traveler Description: National Park Service Website: http://www.nps.go... Contains opening hours more »
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Historic site, Observation deck/tower, Other
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Address: 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington DC, DC 20004
Tel: 202 289 4224

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4 of 5 stars
fawn3620   69 contributions
baltimore, md
Nov 14, 2009

On a day trip to Washington DC in March 2008 we were unable to procure tickets to go to the top of the tallest building in Washington DC(the Washington Monument). So we decided to go to the top of the 2nd tallest building in DC and that is the Old Post Office Pavillion. The view at the top is breathtaking... more

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5 of 5 stars
keylon   31 contributions
Arkansas
Oct 25, 2009

I enjoyed this low key elevator ride to the top of the old post office to see the city. It really helped to get a birds eye view and orient myself to the city and where things are in relation to each other. After walking what seemed like miles between museums this view was a pleasant surprise. more

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4 of 5 stars
KWFANS   7 contributions
New England
Oct 12, 2009

We read about this tower in a guide book and two of our Tour Bus drivers recommended it. It was just right. No waiting in line for the Washington Monument, OK food court (my daughter was happy....all I could ask for). Couple cheesey shops, but the place was quiet and clean on a busy weekend. Go for it. more

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3 of 5 stars
ses-merrimack   18 contributions
merrimack, nh
Sep 15, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The place was advertised in the local tourist mag as having great shopping and food, great for kids, plus a superb view from the tower. But you can't take decent pictures from the tower because of wires and plexiglas. This place was empty, shops were just for tourist junk, food was fast only, and view from the tower was the... more

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4 of 5 stars
StuartCraig   24 contributions
Peterborough, England
Aug 30, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The Old PO building is a great throwback to early Washington and you can get to the top for FREE. Superb views in all directions and elevator access means its easy for all. The lobby area and shops are now a bit tacky and faded splendour comes to mind. Did you know they filmed Kevin Costner classic No Way Out... more

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5 of 5 stars
Carchrissa   12 contributions
Grandville, MI
Aug 23, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

You definitely get a great view of the city from the Clock Tower. You get an extra bonus of some great history on the building, if you're into that sort of thing. They wanted to tear this building down the minute they finished building it! What a great anecdote to the whims of our government. Anyway, we did the Washington... more

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5 of 5 stars
mikeam   173 contributions
Raleigh, NC
Aug 12, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Great views of DC and it's free. Not as tall as the Washington Monument and the views may not be as good but I have never had to wait over 10 minutes to go up and no waiting for tickets either. Inside it is a pretty cool building with a foot court and some gift shops. Well worth checking out! more

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5 of 5 stars
nv1009   2 contributions
Central Texas
Jul 10, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Visiting DC during the 4th of July Weekend,we were accustomed to WAITING in all sorts of lines. We were pleasently surprised on a Monday afternoon at 4:30pm, when there was NO LINE to go up to the AMAZING 360 views of DC. And BEST of all, it was FREE! This was one of the best things on our trip, I'm... more

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4 of 5 stars
Zena1   28 contributions
Sligo, Ireland
May 13, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Include a visit to the old post office just to get the views of the city .You can easily spend 20 minutes just taking in the views & trying to figure out the various monuments & buildings.There are detailed photographs on the walls of the clocktower explaining the views from the various windows,remember the clocktower is open to the elements... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bogeyman100   32 contributions
Atlanta
Apr 28, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Do not miss going to the Old Post Office and taking the elevator to the top of the tower. You will have a 360 degree view of the city. It is awesome. It is free, we waited about 15 minutes in line. There are also shops and food inside the building. Well worth the visit. more

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Old Post Office Pavilion Address

1100 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington DC, DC 20004
Tel: 202 289 4224