Union Station Washington DC

On our recent trip through Washington DC, we found that Union Station was a main area for transportation.

Built in 1908, it appears that the facility has been a significant spot in down for over a century.

The place is a third shopping mall, a third bus/train stop, and a third beautiful old historic building.

We caught the subway from here when we used it, and we got on our tour buses here in the mornings when we used them.

I found several cool things that I like to pick up when travelling there, including postcards, and some unique patches at one kiosk.

I found some cool local type items at America, The Smithsonian Shop, and Life on Capitol Hill.  I especially liked the last one.  In addition to finding several cool items, the shop staff directed me to other shops that might have an item or two I wanted that they didn't have.

I want to also mention that I LOVE the comic shop there, Fantom Comics.  I am not the big comic geek I used to be, but I still pick up the interesting graphic novel or indy comic that catches my eye.  This place had a nice selection and friendly knowledgeable staff.  As far as cool little comic shops go, this one gets an A+.  If you are near Union Station, stop by.

http://www.fantomcomics.com/

They were doing a bit of work on the outside of Union Station while we were there (and some on the inside) but you could still appreciate the beauty of the place.  I love the statues inside and outside.  The architecture is amazing too.

The postcard at the top of this post was sent in 1961.

http://www.unionstationdc.com/