DC Visitor Information
Visiting Washington, D.C.
 Visiting Washington, D.C. can be an exciting and educational experience. As a courtesy to constituents, Congressman Skelton's Sedalia office can inquire about availability of tours for constituents for the U.S. Capitol and the White House. Most tour requests should be submitted several months in advance. Congressman Skelton cannot guarantee availability of any tours. To make your request, complete and submit a Tour Request Form or contact Congressman Skelton's Sedalia office.
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The U.S. Capitol
General admission tickets for the U.S. Capitol are available Monday through Saturday on a first come, first serve basis. Timed tickets are distributed outside the Capitol beginning at 8:00 a.m., and tours are conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
To reserve tickets before arriving in Washington, D.C., please complete and submit a Tour Request Form.
Around Capitol Hill
U.S. Capitol Home Page
Information presented by the Architect of the Capitol for everyone who wants to learn more about the Capitol and what it means.
Virtual Tour of Capitol
Explore the Nation's Capitol.
The Clerk of the House of Representatives
Visit the Clerk of the House website to see what is happening in the House of Representatives today.
Map of Capitol Grounds
The Capitol, House and Senate office buildings are noted.
Capitol Tour Guide Services
What Capitol tour services are available and how to arrange tours.
The White House
Due to increased security procedures enacted since September 11, 2001, White House tours are extremely limited. Tour requests should be made up to six months in advance and requests are considered on a first come, first serve basis. Please note, the White House does not inform Congressional offices about the status of tour requests until two or three weeks prior to the requested tour date. To inquire about availability of tours for the White House, please complete and submit a Tour Request Form.
Around Washington, DC
Map of Washington, DC Metro System (Subway)
A map of the Washington, DC transit system, showing subway lines and stations. Note, the Blue Subway Line, Capitol South station will take you the closest to House of Representatives office buildings.
Touring D.C.
Information on tours and points of interest in the Washington D.C. area.
White House Visitors Office
Information on White House tours.
National Park Service
Information on National Park Service units in the Nation's Capitol.
Maps of D.C. area
Maps included for the Mall, the White House and surrounding area and a sightseeing map.
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