Visiting Washington, D.C.

My staff can help make your trip to Washington, D.C. more memorable by arranging tours of the U.S. Capitol Building and the White House . All tours are limited in space, so please contact us early when planning your trip. I encourage and invite all constituents visiting Washington to drop by my office located at 410 Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill. While I am not permitted to tell you what private establishments to room, visit, or dine, I can recommend you dropping by the DC Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue and/or visit the DC Chamber's Visitor Center online where you can find information on Washington's neighborhoods and all each has to offer.

Car travel around Washington and the greater metro area can be daunting at times, depending on the season of your visit. There are numerous private tour guides available, but come at varying costs. If you are planning on spending the majority of your time inside Washington, depending on health issues or if you have young children, you can get around by walking, cab, or accessing the metrorail at numerous points throughout the city.

Capitol Hill

Union Station
When it was built in 1907, the Station covered more ground than any other building in the United States and was the largest train station in the world. Today Union Station is the most exciting and dynamic shopping destination in the country.

United States Capitol Building
The construction of the Capitol began in 1793, and for over a century it was the only building created for the use of the nation's legislature. In fact, the Capitol initally housed not only the Congress but also the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court, the district courts, and other offices.

United States Botanical Gardens
The United States Botanical Garden it is the oldest continually operating botanic garden in the United States. A botanic garden at the seat of our government was a dream of several of our nation's forefathers including our first president, George Washington.

Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution, and it serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with more than 120 million items on approximately 530 miles of bookshelves.

Supreme Court
The Supreme Court did not have a building of its own until 1935, 146th year of its existence.

Inside Washington, D.C.

The National Zoo
The National Zoo, a 163-acre park in the heart of Washington, D.C., is home to a wonderfully diverse animal collection, ranging from hummingbirds to elephants.

Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex and research organization. Composed of 14 museums and the National Zoo.

Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial was built to resemble a Greek temple. It has 36 Doric columns, one for each state at the time of Lincoln’s death. A sculpture by Daniel Chester French of a seated Lincoln is in the center of the memorial chamber.

Jefferson Memorial
Thomas Jefferson-political philosopher, architect, musician, book collector, scientist, horticulturist, diplomat, inventor, and third President of the United States-looms large in any discussion of what Americans are as a people.

Roosevelt Memorial
Located along the famous Cherry Tree Walk on the Tidal Basin near the national mall, this is a memorial not only to FDR, but also to the era he represents.

US Holocaust Memorial Museum
The US Holocaust Memorial Museum is America's national institution for the documentation, study, and interpretation of Holocaust history, and serves as this country's memorial to the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust.

National Archives
The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent federal agency that preserves our nation's history and defines us as a people by overseeing the management of all federal records. It will reopen on September 13, 2003.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial serves as a testament to the sacrifice of American military personnel during one of this nation's least popular wars..

Korean War Veterans Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial honors those Americans who answered the call, those who worked and fought under the trying of circumstances, and those who gave their lives for the cause of freedom.

Washington Monument
When it was built in 1907, the Station covered more ground than any other building in the United States and was the largest train station in the world. Today Union Station is the most exciting and dynamic shopping destination in the country.

US Mint
The primary mission of the United States Mint is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the nation to conduct its trade and commerce.

Great Falls National Park
The park is known for two things, its scenic beauty at the head of Potomac River fall line and the historic Patowmack Canal.

The White House
Historical and current information on White House activities.

Outside Washington, D.C.

George Washington's Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon was home to George Washington for over 45 years. Here he made his life with his wife Martha, returned from war, retired from public life, practiced pioneering farming methods, and left an indelible stamp of his personality and private tastes.

Arlington National Cemetary
Arlington Mansion and 200 acres of ground immediately surrounding it were designated officially as a military cemetery June 15, 1864, by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton.

The Pentagon
The Pentagon, headquarters of the Department of Defense, is one of the world's largest office buildings.

Transportation

Washington/Reagan National Airport
Information: (703) 417-8600

Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Information: 1-800-I-FLY-BWI

Dulles International Airport
Information: (703) 572-2700

Metrorail
Information: (202) 637-7000

Amtrak
Information: 1-800-872-7245

Tourmobile
Information: (202) 554–5100

Washington, D.C. Taxi Information
Information: (202) 645-6018