RT Old Post Office

Historic clock tower offering panoramic views of Washington, D.C., from a 270-foot observation deck accessed via a glass elevator inside a landmark federal building.

General Information

Hours:

Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.)
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and one weekday per month for maintenance

Fees:

Admission is free
No tickets or reservations required

Pet Policy:

Pets are not allowed

Seasons:

All year; Spring and Fall recommended for clear views and mild weather

Location:

1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Website:

nps.gov

How to Get There

From Federal Triangle Metro Station, walk west on Pennsylvania Avenue NW and enter the tower via 12th Street NW between Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Overview

The Old Post Office Tower, run by the National Park Service, rises 270 feet above Pennsylvania Avenue in the 1899 building that is now part of a hotel complex, with a free glass-elevator ride and a partly open-air deck with views of the Capitol and Washington Monument. It has exhibits on the building's history and the Bells of Congress, replicas of the Westminster Abbey bells rung weekly. No reservations are required, and it is less crowded than the Washington Monument.

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