🇺🇸 Washington DC Travel Guide 1️⃣

👍🏻🆓 Supreme Court of the United States ⏰ Hours: Mon-Fri, 9AM-3PM • No reservation needed—just queue up! • 30-min visit: Explore 2 floors + attend a courtroom lecture (on the half-hour). 👍🏻🆓☑️ Library of Congress ⏰ Hours: Tue-Sat, 10AM-5PM • Book free timed tickets online 1 day ahead. • Must-do: 1st floor: Walk inside the majestic reading room. 3rd floor balcony: Panoramic views of the library’s grandeur. ⏳ Tour time: ~1 hour. 👍🏻🆓☑️ U.S. Capitol ⏰ Hours: Mon-Sat, 8:40AM-3:20PM • Walk-ins allowed (no reservation needed for basic access). • Process: Security check → Queue at "Visitors without Reservations" for same-day tickets. Watch a 13-min intro video. Join a free guided tour (~1 hour). Ask for Chinese pamphlets! • Photo op: Staircase to the right for iconic exterior shots. 🆓 National Botanic Garden ⏰ Hours: Daily, 10AM-5PM • 14-min walk from Capitol. • 40-min visit: Small but lush—skip if short on time. 🆓 Smithsonian National Postal Museum ⏰ Hours: Daily, 10AM-5:30PM • 30-min visit: Make custom stamps via email (fun but skippable). 🆓 Union Station ⏰ 5-min peek: Next to Postal Museum. • Grab Ladurée macarons (limited flavors) or fast food. #WashingtonDC #TravelGuide #CapitolHill #FreeAttractions