Union Station — Attraction in Washington

Title: Stepping Back in Time: Union Station as Grand as Ever

Review:

During my recent visit to Union Station, I was captivated by its unique blend of functionality and architectural beauty. The station, a masterpiece by the renowned Daniel Burnham, stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Beaux-Arts style. Its symmetrical arrangements and classical detailing are a sight to behold, while the high ceilings and massive windows add a touch of historical elegance. This architectural marvel is a transportation hub and a space that transports you back in time.

Union Station offers a breathtaking interior experience. The main hall's gold leaf detailing and marble floors exude a sense of luxury that harks back to a bygone era. The waiting areas are comfortable and spacious, providing a pleasant pause for travelers. Shops line the concourses, offering everything from last-minute travel essentials to unique local souvenirs. At the same time, various dining options cater to every taste, from quick snacks to sit-down meals.

During my visit, I utilized the Metro's Red Line and appreciated how smoothly I could connect to various parts of Washington, D.C. The station's design facilitates an easy and efficient flow of passengers, reinforcing its status as a top-tier transportation hub in the nation.

I recommend visiting Union Station for anyone passing through D.C. to admire its architectural beauty and experience its superb functionality as a major transit center. Whether shopping, eating or simply waiting for your next train, Union Station is a remarkable place that combines history, beauty, and...

Information both online and onsite are way out of date. There is no cellphone lot nor Kiss and Ride dropoff in the parking garage. They still have signs for them all over the place, though. If you want to drop someone off for the train or the bus, you have to drop them off at the front of the station. Buses and taxis are allowed to used the now-former parking garage dropoff location, but most of the busses and taxis just drop off out front, clogging up what little space there is for we peons to pull over and drop someone off. If you do find yourself in the parking garage, it is a maze with very poor signage. People fly up the ramps as fast as they can. In one 2 minute period I had more near misses in that garage than I've had collectively for a couple of years everywhere else combined. Could the problem have been me? Sure, but the signs are all f-ed up and I was just trying to follow them. The garage is full of dead-ends and lanes with tire shredders (because of the poorly place car rental areas). You can tell when the place was designed it was very efficient, and I would have claimed that up to a couple of years ago as well, when I was able to drop people off or pick them up from the now-defunct areas for doing that. Now it's a chaotic amalgamation of too many people's bad decisions about where to place bollards and tire shredders and signs. Save yourself the risk of damage to your vehicle and to your sanity by just using the BWI or New Carrollton...

I was absolutely blown away by my recent visit to the Washington Union Train Station. I had never been before, but I had seen it in so many movies about DC that I had high expectations. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint.

From the moment I stepped off the train, I was struck by the sheer size and grandeur of the station. The architecture was absolutely astounding, and I couldn't believe how clean everything was. It was like walking into a palace!

I was pleasantly surprised to find that there were plenty of dining options available, including a drugstore on the lower level that came in handy when my mom and I first arrived in the city. We were able to grab a quick snack and some essentials before heading out to explore.

But what really impressed me was how smoothly everything ran. The trains arrived like clockwork, every 10 minutes, and the attendants were incredibly helpful in answering any questions we had about which stops to get off at to reach our destination. It was so much easier than driving into the city, and way more enjoyable and convenient.

There’s even a sizeable and private lactstion suite! As amom of three small kids, I would have appreciated this because I've NEVER seen this before.

Overall, I was so impressed with the Washington Union Train Station that I've already made up my mind to travel by train whenever I visit DC in the future. It's an experience that I would...