Old Post Office Pavillion

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The Old Post Office Tower is a federally protected site offering picturesque views of the nation’s capital. From the 270-foot observation deck visitors are …

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Oct 5, 2024
We did this instead of the Monument on advice. Check first that it’s open (although I think it’s open pretty much every day). It’s a two lift journey to the top for spectacular views over DC with ver… Full review by GillO190
Aug 5, 2024
I'm sure the views would have been great, but I was part of a steady stream of people walking up to the door and finding a sign saying it was closed for two hours. There was nothing on the website ab… Full review by SherriM861
May 7, 2024
The views from the top of the Old Post Office Pavilion were fantastic! It was easy to get to and easy to get up. It's a great way to see the DC Metro Area in all its glory. If you happen to be in the… Full review by JayBlue3

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Is there an elevator or is it only stairs?
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There are elevators all the way to the top but you have to take 2 different elevators.
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Do you need to get tickets to go up the Bell tower?
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No tickets are required . Just show up
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I know the tower is still open. However, what about the food court that used to be in the building? We are bringing a …
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I know the tower is still open. However, what about the food court that used to be in the building? We are bringing a group of 60 Scouts and the food court used to offer a great group dining coupon for lunch. If that's not available, do you have any other suggestions in the area? Thanks for your insight.
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We did not see a food court in the building other than the Starbucks which shares the same exterior entrance door. The Starbucks does have an outdoor patio area just outside …
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We did not see a food court in the building other than the Starbucks which shares the same exterior entrance door. The Starbucks does have an outdoor patio area just outside the entrance door.
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Last year in May the NPS website said the Old Post Office was open every day, but it was closed Monday-Wednesday. …
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Last year in May the NPS website said the Old Post Office was open every day, but it was closed Monday-Wednesday. The NPS again this year says open every day and I wondered if this was indeed true
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We were there on a Saturday, so I don't know. However, the building - which is not considered a part of Trump Tower - is administered by the NPS as you mentioned, so you might …
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We were there on a Saturday, so I don't know. However, the building - which is not considered a part of Trump Tower - is administered by the NPS as you mentioned, so you might try calling their office at (202) 426-6841 Unfortunately, tripadvisor doesn't allow contact information (at the same time saying in their posting guidelines to contact the place directly) - which, of course, you can't do because I am not allowed to tell you who to contact.
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Answer by Perry S · Apr 24, 2018
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How high is the top *accesible* floor of the building?
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I don't know how high in feet you may find this out elsewhere but you are right at the top above the Bell, probably 10 floors up.
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What is the cost for visiting?
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There is no cost associated with visiting any of the sites within National Mall and Memorial Parks.
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