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Washington D.C. Visitor -- Tour Information

 

In order to make your time here more enjoyable, my office offers Congressional tours for a few of the sights that you may want to visit. By contacting either my Washington office or using my ONLINE REQUEST FORM, you may request that we reserve a tour for you and your family. There are a limited number of spaces available; therefore, our reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. We recommend that you make your reservations up to three months in advance.  

NOTICE -- April -- September and the month of December are peak tourist months for Washington, DC.

Visiting Capitol Hill

Photo of the Capitol BuildingU.S. Capitol
Visit my office for passes to the United States House of Representatives and Senate galleries, where you can observe the proceedings of the Congress. For up-to-date information and announcements, please call (202) 225-6827 (the Capitol Tour Line) or (202) 225-2523 (my Washington office).  Children must be at least six years of age to be admitted in the Senate gallery. In the House, children under 10 are allowed in the gallery if accompanied by an adult. Both galleries are open between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. but may open earlier depending on when the House and Senate are in session.

Library of Congress
The world’s largest library is located at First Street and Independence Avenue, S.E. Tours are conducted Monday through Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and in the afternoons at 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday tours are at 10:30 a.m. , 11:30 a.m. , 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m., held in the Great Hall of the Jefferson Building. The Library is closed on Sundays and federal holidays, and asks that groups larger than 10 people make reservations for a specific tour. The number to call for more information: (202) 707-8000.

Photo of the Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court
The highest court in the United States. It is located at First Street and Maryland Avenue, N.E. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tours are from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., every hour on the half hour, except when the Court is in session. No tours on federal holidays. The number to call for more information: (202) 479-3000

Meals
Cafeterias are located in the Dirksen Senate Building directly north of the Capitol, the Rayburn and Longworth House Office Buildings directly south of the Capitol, and the James Madison Memorial Annex to the Library of Congress. The Madison Cafeteria is open to the public during all hours of business, while the other cafeterias are open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

General Travel Information

TRANSPORTATION
Parking is very limited in Washington. Public transportation is easily accessible to those visiting the D.C. area. Visitors are encouraged to use the Metro system. The closest metro stops for Capitol Hill are Capitol South and Union Station.

Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Maryland Telephone: (301) 261-1000 for general information, (301) 261-1091 for ground transportation, and (301) 674-1167 for Amtrak BWI Station.

Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport
Telephone: (703) 685-8000 for general information, (703) 685-8034 for lost and found, (703) 637-7000 for metro information, and (703) 684-3472 for travelers aid and paging.

Dulles International Airport
Chantilly, Virginia, Telephone numbers: (703) 471-7838 for general information, (703) 471-4114 for lost and found, (703) 528-4440 for taxi service, and (703) 661-8636 for travelers aid.

Washington Metro:
Metrorail (Subway)--Open 5:30 am to 12:00 pm, Monday-Friday. 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday. 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Sunday, & special schedules on holidays. Metrobus: 6:00 am to 11:30 pm (days & times vary by route). Telephone: (202) 637-7000 for transit information, timetable requests & parking information; (202) 962-1245 for handicapped assistance; & (202) 962-1196 for lost & found.

Dinning in D.C.
Washington D.C. offers a full variety of dining options.  Visit the Restaurant Guide from the Washingtonian Magazine for a good list of options.

Lodging
Visit the Washington D.C. Convention and Tourism bureau for information on lodging and other services.

Out and About in D.C.

Following is a list of monuments, memorials, galleries and events that are located in Washington, D.C.

**Opening and closing times of attractions change over the year.  Please check with each venue before booking a tour.**

FREE SPRING AND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:

PERFORMING ARTS:

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
Memorial Drive and Highway 110.  Spend the day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Amphitheater, the Custis-Lee Mansion, and the graves of Presidents John F. Kennedy and William Howard Taft. Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier every hour on the hour and every half hour during the summer months. Open daily October through March from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and April through September from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Phone: (703) 607-8052. Metro Stop: Arlington Cemetery.

BOTANIC GARDENS
Independence and First Street, S.W.  At the foot of the Capitol, under 29,000 square feet of glass, surrounded by ornamental pools this is a perfect, calm, serene place to escape. Phone: (202) 225-7099. Metro Stop: Federal Center S.W.

BUREAU OF ENGRAVING & PRINTING
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing conducts a Congressional tour at various times Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Reservations for this tour are made through my office. The Bureau also conducts a 30-minute public tour that runs continuously from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. The public tour is designed to accommodate groups of all sizes.

THE CAPITAL CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
The whole city block at 3rd and H streets, NE, about three blocks behind Union Station at 800 3rd Street, NE. The museum specializes in hands-on, interactive educational exhibits. Open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Metro: Union Station.

THE CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART MUSEUM
17th Street & New York Avenue. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm and on Thursday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. Telephone: (202) 447-9709.

THE DUMBARTON OAKS
1703 32nd Street, NW. Gardens open daily from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Museum open Tuesday through Sunday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Both are closed on Federal holidays and December 24, 25, and January 1.  Telephone: (202) 338-8278.

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Closed until further notice -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducts Congressional tours Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, 9:45 am to 11:45 am, and 1:45 pm to 3:45 pm. My office can reserve tours for groups of less than 6. For groups over 15, the group leader must contact the Federal Bureau and reserve a space up to one year in advance. A public tour of the Federal Bureau is conducted from 8:45 am until 4:15 pm. The tours leave on a continuing basis every 15 - 20 minutes.

FORD'S THEATRE AND LINCOLN MUSEUM
10th St between E & F Streets, NW.  Take a self-guided tour of the famous theater where President Lincoln was assassinated. Building is open every day of the year, except Christmas, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call before going to check on daily rehearsal schedules. Phone: (202) 426-6924. Metro Stop: Metro Center.

THE FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL
Located between the Potomac River and the Cherry Tree Walk of the Tidal Basin.

THE HALL OF STATES BUILDING
444 North Capital Street, NW. This building houses 32 state offices. For information call the Council of State Governments at (202) 624-5386.

THE UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW (old 15th Street between Maine Avenue & Independence Avenue). There is an entrance also on 14th Street, next to the Bureau of Printing & Engraving. Open 7 days a week from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Closed on Christmas. Permanent exhibition is recommended for ages 11 and up. Daniel's Story is recommended for ages 8 and up. The visit will take from 1 1/2 to 3 hours.  Metro: Smithsonian on the blue or orange lines; exit at 12th & Independence Avenue. Telephone: (202) 488-0400.

THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER
Congressional tours of the Kennedy Center are available Monday through Friday at 9:30a.m. and 4:30p.m and Saturday at 9:30a.m. Please notify my office at 202/225-4540 if you are interested.  Public tours of the Kennedy Center are given by the Friends of the Kennedy Center from 10a.m. to 1p.m. daily. They depart from the parking plaza on Level A, and feature the Hall of States and Hall of Nations, the Center's main theaters, and dozens of paintings, sculptures, and other artworks given to the Center by foreign countries.  For more information, call 202/416-8340 (TTY 416-8524).

Photo of the Jefferson Memorial in the SpringJEFFERSON MEMORIAL
South bank of the Tidal Basin.  A monument in honor of our third President of the United States, the author of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. Open 24 hours daily. Rent a paddle-boat at the Swan Boathouse and cruise the Basin. Phone: (202) 426-6822. Metro Stop: Smithsonian.

KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. and Rock Creek Parkway.  Drama, dance, music, and film in six theaters. Home of the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington Opera, and the American Film Institute. Regular tours are conducted by Friends of the Kennedy Center volunteers daily from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visitors should go to the Tour Lounge, Parking Level A. Phone: (202) 416-8340. Ticket information: (202) 467-4600. Metro Stop: Foggy Bottom-George Washington University.

KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL
West Potomac Park on the Mall.  Statues of 19 ground troops moving toward the goal of victory and freedom. Open 24 hours daily. Phone: (202) 426-6841. Metro stop: Foggy Bottom.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Jefferson Building, First Street & Independence Ave, S.E.  The world's largest and most open research library. It is a storehouse of resources for members of Congress, as well as the Judicial and Executive branches. Tours are conducted every hour on the hour from 10:00a.m. to 5:30p.m. Monday through Friday. The Library asks that groups over 10 people make a reservation for a specific tour. Phone: (202) 707-5458. Metro Stop: Capitol South.

Photo of Lincoln at the Lincoln MemorialLINCOLN MEMORIAL
West Potomac Park at the foot of 23rd Street, N.W.  Open 24 hours daily. A marble statue dedicated to  President Abraham Lincoln; overlooks the Reflecting Pool. Phone: (202) 426-6895. Metro stop: Foggy Bottom.

MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILION
Performing arts center offers symphonic music and pop concerts. Only open during warm weather. Telephone: (800) 551-7328 (Columbia, Maryland) and (301) 596-0660 (in D.C.).

MOUNT VERNON ESTATE AND GARDENS
End of the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway in Virginia.  Home of George and Martha Washington. Open to the public daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Special prices for certain school and youth groups. Phone: (703) 780-2000. Not Metro Accessible.

THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARBORETUM
444 acres of trees, shrubs and assorted plants in the northeast section of the District of Columbia. Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Guide services for organized groups are available. Please make reservations for groups. Entrance: New York Avenue, NE. Metro: Stadium Armory on the blue or orange lines, then Bus number B-2, B-4, or B-5 to the intersection of Bladensburg Road and R Street. Walk east of R Street 300 yards to the R Street gate. Telephone: (202) 637-7000.

NATIONAL ARCHIVES
8th and Constitution Ave, N.W.  See the original Magna Carta, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; April 1 through Labor Day open 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Phone: (202) 501-5402. Metro Stop: Archives.

THE NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM
Located at 401 F Street, NW, between 4th & 5th Streets. Wheelchair access at 4th & G Streets. Museum hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Sunday noon-4:00 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Pension Building hours: Monday through Friday (12:30 pm), Saturday and Sunday (12:30 pm and 1:30 pm). Metro: Judiciary Square on the red line. Telephone: (202) 272-2448.

THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
6th & Constitution Avenue, NW. Open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday noon to 9:00 pm. Sunday concerts are held at 7:00 pm in the East Garden Court from October through June. Telephone: (202) 737-4215.

THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
17th & M Street, NW. Exhibits of famous scientific expeditions. Telephone: (202) 857-7588.

THE UNITED STATES NAVY MEMORIAL AND VISITORS CENTER
Located at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Metro: Navy Memorial. Hours for Visitors Center are Monday through Saturday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday, noon to 5:00 pm. Telephone: (202) 737-2300.

THE NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM
Located at 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, in the Washington City Post Office Building on Capitol Hill (next to Union Station). Hours: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Closed on Christmas. Free admission. Telephone: general number is (202) 357-2700; for hearing impaired call (202) 357-1729.

ORIOLE PARK AT CAMDEN YARDS
Westside of Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Telephone: (800) 448-9009 for ticket information, (301) 243-9800 for general information, and (301) 396-7113 for stadium information.

THE OCTAGON HOUSE
18th & New York Avenue, NW. Architectural exhibits. Served as James Madison's White House following the destruction of the real White House by the British in 1814. The Treaty of Ghent was signed here, ending the War of 1812. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4:00 pm. Closed Monday. Telephone: (202) 638-3105.

PENTAGON
Across the 14th Street Bridge in Virginia.  Headquarters of the Department of Defense and one of the world's largest buildings. Open Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hour-long tours start every half hour beginning at the ticket window at the north end of the concourse. Phone: (703) 695-1776. Metro Stop: Pentagon.

THE PHILLIPS COLLECTION
The nation's first museum of modern art with free Sunday concerts. 1600-1612 21st Street, NW. Telephone: (202) 387-2151.

THE OLD POST OFFICE-PAVILION
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Open daily from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. National Parks Service offers a tour of the bell tower with a splendid view of the city. The lines for this tour are normally much shorter than for the Washington Memorial. Telephone: (202) 289-4224. Metro: Federal Triangle or Navy Memorial.

ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL
900 Ohio Drive, S.W., by the Tidal Basin.  This memorial honoring our 32nd President spreads out over acres of landscape, offering four rooms divided by granite walls, waterfalls, and greenery. Open 24 hours daily. Phone: (202) 426-6841. Closest Metro Stop: Smithsonian.

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION MUSEUMS
National Mall.  As the world's largest museum complex, it holds over 139 million artifacts of American history; including the Air and Space Museum, Arts and Industries, Museum of Natural History, and Museum of American History. Open year round from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Phone: (202) 357-2700. Metro Stop: Smithsonian.

STATE DEPARTMENT
2201 C Street, N.W.  See where Foreign Policy is deliberated everyday. Tours are conducted on Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 2:45 p.m., by reservation only. Phone: (202) 647-3241. Metro Stop: Foggy Bottom.

SUPREME COURT
First Street and Maryland Avenue, N.E.
Marble temple of justice that was completed in 1935. Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Federal holidays. Public lectures are conducted in the courtroom from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every hour on the half hour, except when court is in session. No tours are given during August. Phone: (202) 479-3300. Metro Stop: Capitol South.

THE TEXTILE MUSEUM
11,000 textiles and 1,000 rugs. Located at 2320 S Street, NW. Telephone: (202) 667-0441.

THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
This building was built in 1836 and since then has served as the headquarters for the Treasury Department. The tour includes the history of the Treasury Department and the building's architecture history. This includes a tour of the Andrew Johnson suite, where, in 1865, President Johnson conducted official business for 6 weeks after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. It also includes the beautiful Salmon P. Chase suite, the Cash room (the site for Grant's inaugural reception), and the 1864 burglar proof vault. Entrance through Appointment Center doors located next to the White House on 15th Street between F and G Streets, NW. Metro: Metro Center. Hours: Saturday morning, lasting 90 minutes. Admission: free. For tour information or to make an advanced reservation call (202) 622-0896. For hearing impaired tours call (202) 622-0692.

TOURMOBILE SERVICE
Located throughout the Washington D.C. area.  The National Park Service has concessionaire-operated tour mobiles that travel from Capitol Hill to Arlington Cemetery, stopping at points in between, with unlimited reboarding privileges the day of ticket purchase. The tour mobile runs daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: (202) 554-7950.

UNION STATION
Massachusetts Avenue & First St, N.E., on Senate side of Capitol. Rail station celebrating over 80 years in newly refurbished turn-of-the-century motif. Amtrak's mid-Atlantic hub; over 100 restaurants and shops. Open 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Monday through Saturday, Noon to 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Phone: (202) 371-9441. Metro: Union Station.

UNITED STATES CAPITOL
Congressional tours of the Capitol are offered to guests of Members of Congress.  The tours are conducted Monday through Saturday at various times. Admission is by reservation on a space available basis. This special tour is reserved for individuals and families only. Groups wanting a tour must go through the public line that meets in the Rotunda of the Capitol. Passes into the House Galleries can also be obtained through my office.

UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
100 Raul Wallenberg Pl, SW. Dedicated to presenting the history of the persecution and murder of  six million Jews and millions of other victims of Nazi tyranny from 1933 to 1945. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day and Yom Kippur. Phone: (202) 488-0400. Metro Stop: Smithsonian.

VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
Henry Bacon Drive and Constitution Avenue, N.W. on the Mall.  Constructed of black granite to honor all Americans who served in the Vietnam War. In chronological order are over 58,000 names inscribed in the marble wall. Open 24 hours daily. Phone: (202) 634-1568. Metro Stop: Foggy Bottom.

THE WASHINGTON DOLLS' HOUSE AND TOY MUSEUM
Antique dolls' houses, dolls, toys and games. 5236 44th Street, NW. Telephone: (202) 244-0024.

Photo of the Washington MonumentWASHINGTON MONUMENT
On the Mall; 15th St, NW.  This majestic 555-foot tribute our first President; take an elevator ride up to a panoramic view of the city. Open daily through the day after Easter 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Phone: (202) 426-6840. Metro Stop: Smithsonian.

THE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD
At 9th & M Streets, SE, on the banks of the Anacostia River. The original buildings date back to the 1800's & contain the Navy Memorial Museum & Marine Corps Museum. The Navy Museum is free & open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm weekdays. Docked near the Navy Museum is a real Vietnam-era destroyer, the USS Barry. The USS Barry is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

THE UNITED STATES NAVAL OBSERVATORY
34th & Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Evening hours are available Monday at 8:30 pm, weather permitting, except on Federal holidays. Telephone: (202) 653-1543.

WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL
Massachusetts & Wisconsin Ave, N.W.
Second-largest Gothic cathedral in the U.S; view the nation's capital from a remarkable vantage point, or simply enjoy the peace and tranquility of the surrounding gardens.
Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., except during services and special events; Sunday services usually begin at 11:00 a.m. and tours from 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Phone: (202) 537-6200. Metro Stop: Tenleytown Station to "30" series Metrobus.

THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS (NBA Basketball)
MCI Center between 6th and 7th, and F and G Streets, N.W. Please check website link at www.mcicenter.com for ticket and other information.

THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS (NHL Hockey)
MCI Center between 6th and 7th, and F and G Streets, N.W. Please check website link at www.mcicenter.com for ticket and other information.

THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS (NFL Football)
Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in Raljon, Maryland. Please call the ticket info line at 1-404-815-1888 and check the Redskins' website. Tickets are very difficult to get and are expensive.

WHITE HOUSE (Special Tours Only)Photo of the White House in the fall by Tina Hager
The White House is the most popular tourist attraction in town!  It is also one of the hardest attractions to get tickets for.   Since the events of September 11, 2001, the White House has increased security measures and public tours are no longer conducted.  As a result, tickets for touring the White House can only be attained through Congressional offices.  Because there is such a high demand for these tickets, the tours fill up rather quickly.  Although we go out of our way to make sure that each constituent that calls our office is able to visit the White House, it is advantageous that you make your plans well in advance - preferably four to six months prior to your trip.  School group tour requests should at least six months in advance. 

Our telephone number in Washington is 202/225-2523.
And our address is 1013 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515.

Occasionally, the White House is closed for official events, so you should call in advance of your visit. Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to call our office at 202/225-2523.

WOLF TRAP FARM PARK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Virginia Route 7 near Vienna, Virginia. The nation's first National Park for the performing arts offers opera, symphonic music, pop concerts, jazz and ballet. Only open during warm weather. Price of admission varies depending on program. Telephone: (703) 938-3800.

ZOO
3001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.  Grounds open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from September 16 through April 30 and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from May 1 through September 15. Buildings are open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the winter months; from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the summer months. Phone: (202) 637-4717. Metro Stop: Woodley Park Zoo.

 


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