Congressman
Henry E. Brown, Jr.

As our nation's capital, Washington, DC is rich with interesting and exciting sites and attractions. From the documents and institutions that form the foundation of our country to the latest discoveries in science and technology, the opportunities for making a trip to DC memorable are endless.

While most sites in Washington are free and require little or no pre-arrangements, some of the more popular sites, including the White House, the US Capitol, and the Supreme Court, require tours to be arranged through Congressional offices or offer these as an option. For information about making these arrangements, please click the "Request DC Tours" button above.

To help you not only plan your trip to Washington, but to also assist you with making the most of your visit, I have prepared a short tour information sheet that provides locations and times for some popular attractions. In addition, below please find links to DC-area sites that provide information on attractions, transportation, lodging, dining, and other areas of interest. I hope you enjoy your visit, and do not hesitate to contact my DC office if we can be of any assistance.

General DC-area Tourism Web sites - Find links here to every attraction in the DC-area

- Washington's Official Tourism Site
- Capital Region USA (DC, MD, VA Tourism Information)
- Cultural Tourism DC
- Tourism Information from the US House (a very comprehensive resource)
- Visitor Information from the DC Government
- Washington Post Visitors Guide
- Washington Post CityGuide (restaurant reviews, info on local events, and other information)

Web sites for Some Specific Attractions - Some specific information for popular spots

- National Parks: National Mall & Memorial Parks, Washington Monument, Lincoln & Jefferson Memorials, and all National Parks in the District of Columbia
- US Capitol Complex and map of the Capitol Complex
- Visiting the White House
- Smithsonian Institution, including the Air & Space Museum (Mall and Dulles), Natural History Museum, National Portrait Gallery, and the National Zoo
- Arlington National Cemetery

Getting Around DC - From the Metro to taxicabs and parking

- Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro), including system maps, neighborhood maps around stations, Metro stations on Google Maps, and information on using the DC area's subway and bus system while you are visiting
- DC Circulator, an easy and inexpensive way to get around downtown DC
- Parking Garages downtown and in the Golden Triangle Area NW of the White House
- Calculate taxi fare in DC
- Maps, including a tourism map, a map of the National Mall (pdf), downtown Washington, and Washington, DC on Google Maps

Accommodations, Restaurants, and other areas of interest - Where to stay and what to do once the museums are closed

- Washington-area Hotels on washington.org
- Washington-area Restaurants on washington.org
- Washington Post Visitors Guide
- Washington Post CityGuide (restaurant reviews, info on local events, and other information)