A view of the busy streets from the Hampton Inn hotel room. Washburn Student Media workers stayed here during the conference trip to Washington, DC from Oct. 27-30.

A mural covers a wall on the streets of Washington, DC. Viewing art was a very popular activity in the city.

The street sign covered with stickers put on by pedestrians in Washington, DC. There were many street signs around the city that had stickers on them.

Pigeons gather to feed on crumbs left on the ground outside a café. Pigeons were very prevalent in Washington, DC.

A Chinese overpass welcomes drivers into the Chinatown district in Washington, D.C. The place was filled with many restaurants, shops and other fun places.

A mural near the seating of a restaurant. There were many restaurants around Washington, D.C. to explore.

A view of the U.S. Capitol Building from the courtyard in Washington, D.C. The surrounding area was also filled with vendors, performers and other fun activities.

A view of the Washington Monument from the courtyard. The Washington Monument is one of the most popular attractions in Washington, D.C.

A Black Lives Matter mural in front of a church. Politics and activism are very popular in Washington, D.C.

Students share boba tea during their downtime in Washington, D.C. Boba tea was a popular drink in the city.