Visiting Washington, D.C.
 Visiting Washington, D.C. can be an exciting and educational experience. As a courtesy to constituents, Congressman Skelton's Washington 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 Washington office.
The U.S. Capitol
Location and Hours
The Capitol Visitor Center, the new main entrance to the U.S. Capitol, is located below the East Plaza of the Capitol between Constitution and Independence Avenues.
The Visitors Center is open to the public from 8:30-4:30, Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Inauguration Day.
Guided Tours of the Capitol
Advance Passes: Tours may be booked in advance online by visiting the Capitol Visitor Center's website, by submitting a Tour Request Form, or by calling Congressman Skelton's Washington office.
Same Day Passes: A limited number of same day passes are available at the tour kiosks on the East and West Fronts of the Capitol or at the Congressional Visitors Center.
Watching Congress in Session
Passes are required to enter the House and Senate galleries. Visitors may obtain gallery passes by contacting Congressman Skelton's Washington office.
Around Capitol Hill
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 Capitol South station, on the Blue Line, is the closest Metro stop to the 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.
Maps of D.C. area
Maps included for the Mall, the White House and surrounding area and a sightseeing map.
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