The Library of Congress

The coolest library in the world is the Library of Congress. Well, I don't know about the whole world, but probably the whole world.

The outside isn't the coolest part though.

Although the outside did have some cool fountains and statues of Poseidon and his amazing friends.

The great hall is spectacular!

From top to bottom the place is a work of art.

Because Andrew loves reading, he was very much looking forward to visiting this library. Unfortunately, most of the books are off limits to the public. However, there was a young adult / children's section where he could actually read a book from the Library of Congress!

Emery did some reading too. Matt, not so much!

The main reading room is the most amazing part. It is topped with the a breathtaking dome and surrounded by stain-glass archways as pictured here with 12 statues of significant figures representing various important subjects (Moses was one that represented religion). I think I could have sat in a chair and marveled at that place for hours.