Services: Visiting DC
My office is happy to assist you in planning your trip to Washington D.C. If you are a Nebraska resident, we will make every effort to arrange Congressional tours of sites in our nation's capital. However, tickets are limited and distribution is at the discretion of each monument or attraction. If you are interested in setting up tours, submit your requests by mailing or faxing this form to our office. Have a great trip!
Metrorail
Washington DC has a safe, clean subway system that will take you to all of the attractions the city has to offer, as well as Reagan National Airport. Taxi and shuttle service is available to and from Dulles International Airport. The metro runs between the hours of 5:30 am to Midnight, Sunday-Thursday and 7:00 am to 3:00 am Friday and Saturday. Riding the metro is an inexpensive way to travel throughout the city. A one-way trip costs between $1.35 to $3.90, depending on when and how far you travel.
Nebraska Breakfast
Nebraska's Congressional delegation hosts this 90-minute breakfast at 7:55 a.m. each Wednesday morning Congress is in session. Schedules Permitting, Nebraska Senators and/or Representatives attend. The cost is $6.84/per person. Reservations are required at least one week in advance.
Monuments and Memorials
One must see when visiting our nation’s capital are the many monument and memorials dedicated to those who have served our country. Take an evening stroll by the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and World War II Memorial and you are guaranteed a sight you will never forget. These memorials are all within walking distance of the Capitol. Other memorials include the Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, Women’s Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, The United States Navy Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery.
Smithsonian Institute
Washington DC is home to 17 Smithsonian museums and galleries, the National Zoo and nine Smithsonian research centers. Over 143.5 million objects are available for your viewing in the Smithsonian collection. Many of the Smithsonian’s can be found along the National Mall. While walking down the mall you will be able to visit the Smithsonian Castle, National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History and the most recent addition the National Museum of the American Indian. All of these museums are open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tours
During your visit to our nation’s capital make sure you take advantage of the many tours available to you free of charge.
U.S Capitol Building Tours: A member of my staff conducts an hour Capitol tours at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Each tour begins in my office, 720 Hart Senate Office Building. Advance reservations are required. Gallery passes to watch the House and the Senate in session can also be obtained in my office. In addition, the Capitol Guide Service also conducts tours Monday through Saturday. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis before 8a.m. on the day of the tour. Capitol tours must be requested a minimum of three weeks in advance.
White House Tours: The White House is open to public tours 7:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; however, requests need to be made four to six months in advance. Please have every member of your party's middle initial, date of birth, and social security number available when you schedule the tour. Additionally, the White House does not grant tours to all requests.
The National Archives Tours: The National Archives offers a 90-minute Congressional tour Monday through Friday at 9:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Reservations are required and should be made 3 months in advance.
Supreme Court Tours: Tours for six or fewer at a time are available at 1:45 p.m. on days when the court is not in session. Again, it is wise to plan your tour to the Supreme Court 3 months in advance.
Library of Congress Tours: Library of Congress is open Monday-Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; reservations are required a month in advance.
Kennedy Center for Performing Arts Tours: Kennedy Center has tours available Monday-Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing: Reservations must be made at
least three months in advance and not all requests are accepted. Groups are limited to ten people and
tours are held Monday-Friday at 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. and 4:15, 4:30, and
4:45, May-August.
For any additional information or questions you may have, please feel free to contact our Tour Coordinator at (202) 224-6551.
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