The imposing columns of the National Archives sit beneath an early summer blue and puffy cloud sky. Inside you can see the Declaration of Independence if Nicholas Cage hasn't stolen it. Across the street is an awesome sculpture garden and a fountain/pond that features a “duck ramp” to allow the ducks to move to and from the pond. (See photo at right.)

L. says this is where you can go ice skating in the winter. Very cool. I'll have to be sure and do that this winter!