Old Post Office Tower
Washington DC, DC
The clock tower of the Old Post Office Pavilion, now part of the Trump International Hotel, offers one of DC's best 360-degree views from its 270-foot observation deck - totally free and almost always uncrowded.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- golden hour
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Shot Types
- panoramiccityscapeaerial
- Best Seasons
- year-round
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