The White House - America's presidents have represented many states, held different occupations and faced difficult challenges. However, each president answered the same call--the call to serve the American people. As you learn about the presidents, think about ways you can serve your neighbor, community or country today.
U.S. Capitol Virtual Tour - an interactive, user friendly, comprehensive and integrated multimedia tour of the U.S. Capitol.
Visiting the Capitol - The United States Capitol reopened to the public for tours on December 8, 2001. The decision to reinstate tours was based on an evaluation of current security procedures and public safety requirements; it is consistent with maintaining the highest level of safety for visitors, staff, and Members alike.
Visiting the Court - The Supreme Court offers a variety of educational programs. Exhibits, which are changed periodically, and a theater, where a film on the Supreme Court is shown, are located on the
ground floor. Lectures in the Courtroom are typically given every hour on the half-hour, on days that the Court is not sitting, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and concluding at 3:30 p.m.
 Arlington National Cemetery - More than four million people visit the cemetery annually, many coming to pay final respects at graveside services, of which nearly 100 are conducted each week, Monday through Friday.
 Visit George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens - Mount Vernon is open seven days a week, every day of the year, including holidays and Christmas. Every child ticket purchase includes a * FREE * Adventure Map of Mount Vernon to inform and entertain! 40-minute Audio Tours with period music and vibrant sound effects re-create the bustle of 18th-century life.
 Visit the Smithsonian - The world's largest museum complex and research organization. Composed of 16 museums and the National Zoo in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, and 2 museums in New York City, the Smithsonian's exhibitions offer visitors a glimpse into its vast collection numbering over 142 million objects.
Discovery Theater - is dedicated to offering the best in live performing arts for young people. Each season more than 300 performances of thirty productions feature puppets, storytellers, dancers, actors, musicians, and mimes in performances that present classic stories for children, folk tales from all over the world, American history and cultures, and innovative theater techniques. 
Hands On History Room - presents history in a new way. More than 30 activities, built around reproductions of historical artifacts, give visitors ages 5 to 105 the chance to touch, examine, and use objects like those seen around the Museum. Visitors are encouraged to slow down, ask questions, and find solutions. By engaging their hands, visitors can enhance their understanding of American history across the centuries.
Hands on Science Center - offers visitors a deep and practical understanding of the role science plays in American history and daily life. Here visitors can do science in an entertaining and relaxed setting.
National Museum of Natural History (Hands-On Learning) - Dedicated to understanding the natural world and our place in it.
 National Gallery of Art: NGAkids - Adventure with Art (Activities and Projects)
National Children's Museum - will be a vibrant new child-centered museum in Washington, DC where exhibits and programs will open a window on the world of Washington serving local, regional, national and international audiences. Scheduled to open in June 2008.
Federal Bureau of Investigation: For the Family - So, you've been thinking about working for the FBI? When I was a small pup, I wanted to work for the FBI, too. I want you to meet some of the people who work with me. They will be with us during some parts of the field trip.
 U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing: Youth Education - Public education program for the New Color of Money includes classroom education materials that meet or exceed national education standards and are available free of charge to parents, teachers, and students.
USDA for Kids - It’s a dirty job but someone has to do it--S.K.Worm, the official annelid, or worm, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service answers students questions about soil.
 Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kid - A service of the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). Ben's Guide serves as the educational component of GPO Access, GPO's service to provide the official online version of legislative and regulatory information.
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