Touring DC-Day One

The kids really enjoyed the courtyard at the Gallery of American Art. There was cool marble to lie on and sunken water tiles to splash in. The adults did get a chance to actually view some art, but the kids were too hot & tired for culture.

We got around the city via the Metro (subway). They were all pros by the end of the day and were helping other newcomers to the city.

Everyone was very impressed with the "Changing of the Guard" ceremony at Arlington Cemetery.

We rode the glass elevator partially up the tower in the Old Post Office. Then we did quite a few flights of stairs to where the bells are located. From there is was another 90+ steps to the viewing balcony. It's a great way to see the city and get neat photos.

We hopped off at Union Station to see the fanciest Metro stop. There is an eatery and some swanky shops. We used the restroom and I bought some sunglasses, since I managed to break mine earlier in the day.

Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum was a big hit with the group. Here the kids are posed at the piano with Duke Ellington.

This is the exterior of the Peterson House. It is across the street from Ford's Theatre, where Lincoln was shot. He was taken to a room in this house for medical attention and died there a short time later.