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 3:30 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 Visitors Center located on 1st Street between the Library of Congress and the Capitol Building. You may also reserve tours through the Congressman’s office.

National Archives: The National Archives Experience is the most popular tours of all the branches of National Archives buildings. In addition to rotating special exhibits, the National Archives in Washington hold the original Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The Archives are open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day from 10:00am – 7:00pm in the Spring and Summer and from 10:00am – 5:30pm in the Fall and Winter. The Archives building is located on Constitution Avenue, NW and 9th Street on the National Mall.

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 3 weeks prior to 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. During the months of April – August, tours are available every 15 minutes from 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. From September to March, tours are given from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and no tickets are required. 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) and tickets are distributed at 8:00 a.m. 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 10:00 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. Walk ins are welcome. 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 every day 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 $15 for adults and $7 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. The Supreme Court is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is closed Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays. 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. Various tours are offered Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. For more information, please see the National Cathedral website.