Washington, D.C. - Old Post Office (2009)

When I visited Washington D.C. in 2009, it was my second trip to this great city, and I was excited to play tour guide for my family.  One of the things I was most excited to show them was the Old Post Office. PLEASE NOTE: Old Post Office closed May 1, 2014 until Spring 2016 Ongoing renovation work to convert the 115 year old Old Post Office building into a hotel will prevent safe visitor access and require closing the tower and observation...

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Skagway, Alaska - White Pass Summit Railway Excursion

Skagway, Alaska is a popular stop included in almost every cruise that tours the inside passage of Alaska.  With a population of only about 920 during the off-season, you would think a small town like this doesn't have much to offer tourists, but Skagway is full of secrets and sights just waiting for you. (Scroll to the very bottom for a short video of this train excursion!) It won't take you long to walk through this picturesque...

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