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Visiting DC

Washington from the Marine Corps MemorialWashington D.C.
Washington is an exciting place to visit, with interesting sites to see. To the left is a list of popular tourist spots in Washington. Whether you are planning a trip or just looking for information about our nation's capital, I hope you find these pages helpful.

We look forward to seeing you in Washington.

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Washington DC Attractions

United State Capitol Building

The White House

Library of Congress

The National Cathedral

The State Department Diplomatic Reception Rooms

Tours are 45 minutes in length and are offered Monday through Friday at 9:30am, 10:30am and 2:45pm. These can be arranged by calling 202-647-3241. You must have the FULL names along with Social Security number and Date of Birth of those wishing to tour the rooms. Please also note what time you would like to tour the rooms. It is recommended to schedule a tour at least eight weeks in advance. Tours should be limited to children 12 years and older.

The Pentagon

Mount Vernon

Arlington National Cemetery

National Holocaust Museum

Smithsonian Museums

National Postal Museum

National Museum of the American Indian

Air and Space Museum

IMAX Theaters

International Spy Museum

Corcoran Gallery of Art

US Botanical Gardens

FBI

Federal Bureau of Printing and Engraving

Washington Monument

The Kennedy Center

The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm, except Federal Holidays. Public lectures are available in the Courtroom (when Court is not in session) every hour on the half hour from 9:30am to 3:30pm. Seating is limited and is on a first-come first-served basis. While the Court is in session, public lines form at 9:30am and 12:30am to be seated to hear oral arguments. Limited tickets are available on a first-come first-served basis each morning that court is in session. In addition, for groups of 6 or fewer, a reserved Congressional tour can be arranged through the Washington , DC office.

National Archives

Korean War Veterans Memorial

The Korean War Veterans Memorial is open year round to the public free of charge.

Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial is open year round to the public free of charge.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

The Jefferson Memorial is open year round to the public free of charge.

The National Arboretum

The Arboretum grounds are open to the public every day of the year, except for December 25 from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The Administration building is open from 8:00am to 4:30pm daily from November 1 to February 28. From March 1 to October 31, the Administration building from 8:00am to 4:30pm on weekdays and from 8:00am to 5:00pm on weekends.

The National Museum of Women in Arts

The Museum is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. On Sunday, the Museum is open from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Some admission fees may apply. Please call 202-783-5000 for additional information regarding admission fees. For large groups of 40 or more, please call 202-783-7988 to arrange a reserved tour of the Museum.

The National Zoo

The National Zoo is open to the public free of charge. From November 1 through April 1, the Zoo grounds are open from 6:00am to 6:00pm. The buildings are open from 8:00am to 4:30pm daily. From April 1 through October 31, the Zoo grounds are open from 6:00am to 8:00pm and the buildings are open from 10:00am to 6:00pm. For information on group tours, please email grouptours@fonz.org or call 202-673-4989.

Philadelphia and/or Denver Mint Tour

Tours of the Philadelphia Mint and/or Denver Mint must be arranged through the Washington , DC office. Please note that you will be required to submit the FULL names of those wishing to tour the Mint, social security numbers and date of birth. The Mint is open to tours Monday through Saturday, except for Federal Holidays.

Maps

Yahoo! DC Map
DC Sightseeing Map
Map of the National Mall
Map of the Metro System

Visitor Resource

Online Washington, DC Guide
Washington DC Convention and Visitors Association

Washington Post Entertainment Section
Yahoo! Washington, DC
Washington DC Weather Information
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

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