U.S. Capitol: The U.S. Capitol is a monument, a working legislative building, and one of the most recognizable symbols of democracy in the world. Tours are offered from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Capitol is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Capitol Guide Service kiosk located along the curving sidewalk southwest of the Capitol (near the intersection of First Street, S.W., and Independence Avenue). You may also reserve tours through the Congressman’s office. Groups of 15 or less will be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Large groups will be scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Washington Monument: The Washington Monument is the most prominent site in Washington standing more than 555 feet tall. The Monument is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week. It is closed on Independence Day and Christmas Day. Reserve your tickets prior to your visit by calling 1-800-967-2283 or online. Tickets to the Monument are free, but there is a $1.50 fee per order to reserve tickets ahead of time. You may also obtain free, same-day, timed tickets to the Washington Monument at the 15th Street kiosk. Tickets are distributed daily on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8:30 a.m. until all tickets for that day are gone.

Pentagon: The Pentagon is the headquarters of the Department of Defense and one of the world’s largest office buildings. Free, guided tours are available to schools, educational organizations and other groups. You must reserve a tour prior to your visit. Tours are offered Monday through Friday during normal working hours, but not on weekends or federal holidays. The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and includes walking about one-and-a-half miles of Pentagon corridors and a visit to the 9/11 memorial site in the building. For more information, please see the Pentagon website or contact the Congressman to reserve a tour. The Pentagon Memorial, located on the west side of The Pentagon, is a permanent outdoor memorial to the 184 people killed in the 9/11 attacks. The Memorial is free and open to the public seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing: The BEP, also known as the money factory, is the largest producer of security documents in the United States. It is located at 14th and C Streets, SW, just one block from the Washington Monument. Tours are offered Monday through Friday during the 8:00 a.m. hour and again during the 4:00 p.m. hour. The BEP is closed on weekends and federal holidays. Free tickets are required for this one-hour tour. The ticket booth is located on Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly 15th Street). Nearest Metro stop: Smithsonian. For additional tour information, please see the BEP website.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is America's National Cultural Center. Tours are offered Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tours last approximately one and half hours and conclude at the Millennium Stage. The Millennium Stage offers free performances daily at 6:00 p.m. Nearest Metro stop: Foggy Bottom. For additional tour information, please see the Kennedy Center website.

Library of Congress: The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world and the nation's oldest federal cultural institution, which serves as the research arm of Congress. Tours are offered Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m., 1:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Public tours are also offered every hour on the half-hour from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with no 3:30 p.m. tour on Saturday. Tours last approximately one hour. Nearest Metro stop: Capitol South. For more information on the Library of Congress, please see the Library of Congress website

Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens: Mount Vernon, the home of President George Washington, is open everyday of the year, but tour times vary by season. Tours of the mansion as well as the new education center and museum are included in the admission fee. Admission is $13 for adults and $6 for children. There are discounts for groups and seniors; children under 5 are admitted free. For more information on tours of the grounds and mansion, please see the Mount Vernon website.

United States Marine Corps Evening Parade: The ceremony at the Marine Barracks begins with a concert by the United States Marine Band and continues into a parade that has become a universal symbol of the professionalism, discipline, and Esprit de Corps of the U.S. Marines. This special event is located at the Marine Barracks at 8th and I Streets, SE. Parades are held Friday evenings from May through August at 8:00 p.m. Reserve your tickets online or through the Congressman’s office early as seats are limited. Parking is also extremely limited. Nearest Metro stop: Eastern Market. For more information, please see the Marine Corps Evening Parade website.

United States Supreme Court: The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary. Tours are offered Monday through Friday at 2:00 p.m. when the Court is not hearing oral arguments. Tours last approximately 40 minutes and consist of a lecture in the Courtroom, followed by a tour of the building. Nearest Metro stop: Capitol South or Union Station. Lectures in the Courtroom are also offered every hour on the half-hour, on days that the Court is not sitting, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, please see the Supreme Court website.

Washington National Cathedral: This place of inspiration and beauty was built with attention to craftsmanship and artistic detail in stained glass, needlework, wrought iron, sculpture and stone. Tours that last approximately 90 minutes are offered on Monday and Wednesday at 9:15 a.m., and consist of a tour of the building and invitation to see the surrounding grounds and gardens. For more information, please see the National Cathedral website.