I want your visit to Washington, D.C. to be both fun and educational. To help make your trip more of both I am happy to provide you information about the area.
Also, please come by and visit me in my office and see the suite that President Harry S. Truman once occupied as Senator.
Every Thursday morning when the Senate is in session I host an Open House for Missourians. Please join me for coffee and donuts in 274 Russell Senate Office Building from 9:00 to 9:30 am. If you are bringing a group please contact Mary Ott in my Washington, D.C. office so we will have enough to go around!
Also, if you would like additional information on scheduling tours, please contact Mary Ott. She can be reached at bond_tours@bond.senate.gov. Please include your name, phone number, group size, request dates, zip code, and email address. He can also be reached at (202) 224-5721.
* Please note that the White House requires tour requests up to two months in advance. Tours can be booked up to six months in advance.
Busch Gardens
Williamsburg, Virginia. The park opens 10 a.m. daily. Admission: Adults, $31.50; Children (3-6), $24.50; Seniors (55+), $28.35. 757-253-3350. No Metro service nearby.
Williamsburg, Virginia. The park opens 10 a.m. daily. Admission: Adults, $31.50; Children (3-6), $24.50; Seniors (55+), $28.35. 757-253-3350. No Metro service nearby.
Paramount's Kings Dominion
Doswell, Virginia. The park is open daily late May through August. Admission: Adult (7-54), $29.95; Children (3-6), $21.95; Seniors (55+), $24.95. 804-876-5000. No Metro service nearby.
Doswell, Virginia. The park is open daily late May through August. Admission: Adult (7-54), $29.95; Children (3-6), $21.95; Seniors (55+), $24.95. 804-876-5000. No Metro service nearby.
Six Flags
Largo, Maryland. The park is open daily at 10:30 a.m. through Labor Day. Admission: General, $34.99; Kids (48" and under), $17.49; Children (3 and under), free; Seniors (62+), $25.99. 301-249-1500. No Metro service nearby.
Largo, Maryland. The park is open daily at 10:30 a.m. through Labor Day. Admission: General, $34.99; Kids (48" and under), $17.49; Children (3 and under), free; Seniors (62+), $25.99. 301-249-1500. No Metro service nearby.
Baltimore Orioles
The stadium is located at 333 West Camden St., Baltimore, Maryland. Major League Baseball - American League. Ticket info: 410-685-9800. No Metro service nearby.
The stadium is located at 333 West Camden St., Baltimore, Maryland. Major League Baseball - American League. Ticket info: 410-685-9800. No Metro service nearby.
D.C. United
D.C. United plays at RFK Stadium, located on East Capitol St., Washington, D.C. Major League Soccer. Ticket info: 703-478-6600. The closest Metro stop is Stadium/Armory.
D.C. United plays at RFK Stadium, located on East Capitol St., Washington, D.C. Major League Soccer. Ticket info: 703-478-6600. The closest Metro stop is Stadium/Armory.
Washington Capitals
The Capitals play at the MCI Center between 6th & 7th and F & G Sts NW, Washington, D.C. National Hockey League. The closest Metro stop is Gallery Place/Chinatown.
The Capitals play at the MCI Center between 6th & 7th and F & G Sts NW, Washington, D.C. National Hockey League. The closest Metro stop is Gallery Place/Chinatown.
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals play at at RFK Stadium at 2400 East Capitol Street, S.E. The closest Metro stop is Stadium-Armory
The Washington Nationals play at at RFK Stadium at 2400 East Capitol Street, S.E. The closest Metro stop is Stadium-Armory
Washington Redskins
The Redskins play in the Jack Kent Cooke Stadium, located at 1600 Raljon Rd., Raljon, Maryland. National Football League. Ticket info: 202-530-1900. No Metro service nearby.
The Redskins play in the Jack Kent Cooke Stadium, located at 1600 Raljon Rd., Raljon, Maryland. National Football League. Ticket info: 202-530-1900. No Metro service nearby.
Washington Wizards
The Wizards play at the MCI Center between 6th & 7th and F & G Sts NW, Washington, D.C. National Basketball Association. The closest Metro stop is Gallery Place/Chinatown.
The Wizards play at the MCI Center between 6th & 7th and F & G Sts NW, Washington, D.C. National Basketball Association. The closest Metro stop is Gallery Place/Chinatown.
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington, Virginia. Open daily October through March, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; April through September, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier every half hour, April through October; every hour, November through March. 703-692-0931. Admission: Adults, $3; Children $1.50. The closest Metro stop is Arlington Cemetery.
Arlington, Virginia. Open daily October through March, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; April through September, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier every half hour, April through October; every hour, November through March. 703-692-0931. Admission: Adults, $3; Children $1.50. The closest Metro stop is Arlington Cemetery.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is located at 14th & C Streets SW, Washington, D.C. The BEP is where paper money and stamps are printed. Free tickets are required for all tours. They are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The ticket booth is located on Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly 15th Street). They offer same day tickets only. The ticket booth opens at 8:00 a.m.- Monday through Friday, and closes when all tickets have been distributed. Lines form early (some days as early as 5:30 a.m.) and tickets go quickly, most days’ (especially during the first two weeks in April ~ Cherry Blossom/Spring Break) tickets are gone by 8:30 a.m. Please plan accordingly. Tours are 25 minutes. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. Tickets required March through September. 202-874-3019. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is located at 14th & C Streets SW, Washington, D.C. The BEP is where paper money and stamps are printed. Free tickets are required for all tours. They are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The ticket booth is located on Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly 15th Street). They offer same day tickets only. The ticket booth opens at 8:00 a.m.- Monday through Friday, and closes when all tickets have been distributed. Lines form early (some days as early as 5:30 a.m.) and tickets go quickly, most days’ (especially during the first two weeks in April ~ Cherry Blossom/Spring Break) tickets are gone by 8:30 a.m. Please plan accordingly. Tours are 25 minutes. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. Tickets required March through September. 202-874-3019. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian.
U.S. Capitol
The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Inauguration Day. Tours of the U.S. Capitol are conducted from 8:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., Monday through Saturday. 202-226-8000. The closest Metro stops are Capitol South or Union Station.
The Capitol Visitor Center is open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Inauguration Day. Tours of the U.S. Capitol are conducted from 8:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., Monday through Saturday. 202-226-8000. The closest Metro stops are Capitol South or Union Station.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently closed indefinitely.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently closed indefinitely.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial
Ohio Dr. SW (near the Tidal Basin), Washington, D.C. Open daily 8 a.m. to Midnight. 202-426-6841. No Metro service nearby.
Ohio Dr. SW (near the Tidal Basin), Washington, D.C. Open daily 8 a.m. to Midnight. 202-426-6841. No Metro service nearby.
Jefferson Memorial
South Bank of the Potomac Tidal Basin in Southwest Washington, D.C. Open daily 8 a.m. to midnight. Pedal boats available for rent at the boathouse from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian.
South Bank of the Potomac Tidal Basin in Southwest Washington, D.C. Open daily 8 a.m. to midnight. Pedal boats available for rent at the boathouse from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian.
Library of Congress
1st St. & Independence Ave. SE, Washington, D.C. Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-hour tours Monday through Friday, 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Groups of 10 or more must call ahead. Video program every 30 minutes. 202-707-5458. The closest Metro stop is Capitol South.
1st St. & Independence Ave. SE, Washington, D.C. Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-hour tours Monday through Friday, 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Groups of 10 or more must call ahead. Video program every 30 minutes. 202-707-5458. The closest Metro stop is Capitol South.
Lincoln Memorial
West end of the National Mall near 23rd St. NW and Memorial Bridge, Washington, D.C. Open daily, 8 a.m to midnight. The closest Metro stop is Arlington Cemetery.
West end of the National Mall near 23rd St. NW and Memorial Bridge, Washington, D.C. Open daily, 8 a.m to midnight. The closest Metro stop is Arlington Cemetery.
National Cathedral
Wisconsin & Massachusetts Aves. NW, Washington, D.C. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 202-537-6207. No Metro service nearby.
Wisconsin & Massachusetts Aves. NW, Washington, D.C. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 202-537-6207. No Metro service nearby.
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
E St. between 4th & 5th Sts. NW, Washington, D.C. Open 24 hours daily. 202-737-3400. The closest Metro stop is Judiciary Square.
E St. between 4th & 5th Sts. NW, Washington, D.C. Open 24 hours daily. 202-737-3400. The closest Metro stop is Judiciary Square.
U.S. Naval Observatory
Massachusetts Ave. at 34th St. NW, Washington, D.C. Ninety-minute tour Mondays at 8:30 p.m. Arrive before 7:30 p.m. Free, but limited to the first 90 people. Grounds include the home of the Vice President of the United States. 202-653-1507. No Metro service nearby.
Massachusetts Ave. at 34th St. NW, Washington, D.C. Ninety-minute tour Mondays at 8:30 p.m. Arrive before 7:30 p.m. Free, but limited to the first 90 people. Grounds include the home of the Vice President of the United States. 202-653-1507. No Metro service nearby.
The Pentagon
Arlington, Virginia. Headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense. All guided tours of the Pentagon are free and available by reservation only. Tours are conducted Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours are not conducted on weekends or federal holidays. Tours last 90 minutes. 703-695-1776. The closest Metro stop is Pentagon.
Arlington, Virginia. Headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense. All guided tours of the Pentagon are free and available by reservation only. Tours are conducted Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours are not conducted on weekends or federal holidays. Tours last 90 minutes. 703-695-1776. The closest Metro stop is Pentagon.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
National Mall near Bacon Dr. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. Open daily 8 a.m. to midnight. The closest Metro stop is Arlington Cemetery.
National Mall near Bacon Dr. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. Open daily 8 a.m. to midnight. The closest Metro stop is Arlington Cemetery.
Washington Monument
National Mall at 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. Open daily 8 a.m to midnight, April 13 though Labor Day; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. otherwise. The Washington Monument tour of the interior is open daily during the summer season from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., with the last tour beginning before 9:45 P.M. Washington Monument admission is free, but does require a ticket. The Washington Monument Lodge, located along 15th Street, opens at 8:30 A.M. for distribution of free, same day, timed tickets on a first come first serve basis. During the spring and summer, tickets run out quickly and the line for tickets forms as early as 7:00 A.M.; please plan accordingly. If you wish to reserve tickets, you may do so by visiting the National Park Service ticket website at http://www.recreation.gov, or by calling 1.877.444.6777. Please be aware that during peak season of April-September, tickets frequently are reserved months in advance. The closest Metro Stop is Smithsonian.
National Mall at 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. Open daily 8 a.m to midnight, April 13 though Labor Day; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. otherwise. The Washington Monument tour of the interior is open daily during the summer season from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., with the last tour beginning before 9:45 P.M. Washington Monument admission is free, but does require a ticket. The Washington Monument Lodge, located along 15th Street, opens at 8:30 A.M. for distribution of free, same day, timed tickets on a first come first serve basis. During the spring and summer, tickets run out quickly and the line for tickets forms as early as 7:00 A.M.; please plan accordingly. If you wish to reserve tickets, you may do so by visiting the National Park Service ticket website at http://www.recreation.gov, or by calling 1.877.444.6777. Please be aware that during peak season of April-September, tickets frequently are reserved months in advance. The closest Metro Stop is Smithsonian.
The White House
Public tours of the White House are available. Requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress and can be submitted up to six months in advance and no less than 30 days in advance. You are encouraged to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis between all 535 Congressional offices. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Fridays, and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturdays (excluding federal holidays). Tour hours will be extended when possible based on the official White House schedule. All tours are significantly enhanced if visitors stop by the White House Visitor Center located at the southeast corner of 15th and E Streets, before or after their tour. The Center is open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. 202-208-1631 The Closest Metro stops include Federal Triangle, Metro Center and McPherson Square.
Public tours of the White House are available. Requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress and can be submitted up to six months in advance and no less than 30 days in advance. You are encouraged to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis between all 535 Congressional offices. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Fridays, and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturdays (excluding federal holidays). Tour hours will be extended when possible based on the official White House schedule. All tours are significantly enhanced if visitors stop by the White House Visitor Center located at the southeast corner of 15th and E Streets, before or after their tour. The Center is open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. 202-208-1631 The Closest Metro stops include Federal Triangle, Metro Center and McPherson Square.
Union Station
50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, D.C. Beautifully restored Amtrak train station, shopping, and large food court. 202-371-9441. The closest Metro stop is Union Station.
50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, D.C. Beautifully restored Amtrak train station, shopping, and large food court. 202-371-9441. The closest Metro stop is Union Station.
Botanical Garden
1st St. & Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202-225-8333. The closest Metro stop is Federal Center Southwest.
1st St. & Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 202-225-8333. The closest Metro stop is Federal Center Southwest.
Capital Children's Museum
800 3rd St. NE, Washington, D.C. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 202-675-4149. The closest Metro stop is Union Station.
800 3rd St. NE, Washington, D.C. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 202-675-4149. The closest Metro stop is Union Station.
Corcoran Museum
17th St. at New York Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. Open Wednesday through Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursday to 9 p.m., except Thanksgiving). Closed Tuesdays, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Admission: suggested contributions of $3 for individuals, $1 for senior citizens and students, $5 for families. Children under 12 are free. 202-639-1700. The closest Metro stop is Farragut West.
17th St. at New York Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. Open Wednesday through Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursday to 9 p.m., except Thanksgiving). Closed Tuesdays, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Admission: suggested contributions of $3 for individuals, $1 for senior citizens and students, $5 for families. Children under 12 are free. 202-639-1700. The closest Metro stop is Farragut West.
National Aquarium
14th St. between Constitution Ave. and D St. NW (in the U.S. Department of Commerce building), Washington, D.C. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Christmas Day. Admission: adults, $2; children, $.75. 202-482-2825 for recording, 202-482-2826 for information. The closest Metro stop is Federal Triangle.
14th St. between Constitution Ave. and D St. NW (in the U.S. Department of Commerce building), Washington, D.C. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Christmas Day. Admission: adults, $2; children, $.75. 202-482-2825 for recording, 202-482-2826 for information. The closest Metro stop is Federal Triangle.
National Archives
Constitution Ave. at 7th St. NW, Washington, D.C. Original copies of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution on display. Open daily, April 1 through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; otherwise, Monday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ninety minute tours, Monday through Friday at 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., please call in advance. 202-501-5205. The closest Metro stop is Archives/Navy Memorial.
Constitution Ave. at 7th St. NW, Washington, D.C. Original copies of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution on display. Open daily, April 1 through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; otherwise, Monday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ninety minute tours, Monday through Friday at 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., please call in advance. 202-501-5205. The closest Metro stop is Archives/Navy Memorial.
National Building Museum
401 F St. NW (between 4th & 5th Sts. NW), Washington, D.C. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Admission: free. 202-272-2448. The closest Metro stop is Union Station.
401 F St. NW (between 4th & 5th Sts. NW), Washington, D.C. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Admission: free. 202-272-2448. The closest Metro stop is Union Station.
National Gallery of Art
Constitution Ave. between 3rd & 7th Sts. NW (on the National Mall), Washington, D.C. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. 202-737-4215. The closest Metro stop is Archives/Navy Memorial.
Constitution Ave. between 3rd & 7th Sts. NW (on the National Mall), Washington, D.C. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. 202-737-4215. The closest Metro stop is Archives/Navy Memorial.
National Museum of Women in the Arts
1250 New York Ave. NW (between G & H Sts. NW), Washington, D.C. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission: suggested donation of $3 at the door. 202-783-5000. The closest Metro stop is Metro Center.
1250 New York Ave. NW (between G & H Sts. NW), Washington, D.C. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission: suggested donation of $3 at the door. 202-783-5000. The closest Metro stop is Metro Center.
National Zoo
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. Grounds open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., buildings open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (shorter hours during the winter months). Admission: free. Fee for parking. 202-673-4800. The closest Metro stop is Woodley Park/Zoo.
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. Grounds open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., buildings open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (shorter hours during the winter months). Admission: free. Fee for parking. 202-673-4800. The closest Metro stop is Woodley Park/Zoo.
The Newseum
1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia. Open Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Admission: free. 888-639-7386 (toll free). The closest Metro stop is Rosslyn.
1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia. Open Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Admission: free. 888-639-7386 (toll free). The closest Metro stop is Rosslyn.
Smithsonian Institution
Each of the following museums is open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The National Air and Space Museum is open until 6:30 p.m. June 13 through Labor Day. Information on special events recorded daily. 202-357-2020 for recording, 202-357-2700 for information.
Each of the following museums is open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The National Air and Space Museum is open until 6:30 p.m. June 13 through Labor Day. Information on special events recorded daily. 202-357-2020 for recording, 202-357-2700 for information.
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
10th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian
Arts and Industries Building
9th St. & Jefferson Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian
Freer Gallery of Art
12th St. & Jefferson Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Independence Ave. at 7th St. SW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is L'Enfant Plaza
National Air and Space Museum
7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is L'Enfant Plaza
National Museum of African Art
9th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian
National Museum of American Art
9th & G Streets NW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Gallery Place/Chinatown
National Museum of American History
14th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Federal Triangle
National Museum of Natural History
Constitution Ave. at 10th St. NW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Archives/Navy Memorial
National Portrait Gallery
8th & F Streets NW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Gallery Place/Chinatown
Renwick Gallery
17th St. at Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Farragut West
Smithsonian Castle (the administrative offices)
10th St. & Jefferson Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian
10th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian
Arts and Industries Building
9th St. & Jefferson Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian
Freer Gallery of Art
12th St. & Jefferson Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Independence Ave. at 7th St. SW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is L'Enfant Plaza
National Air and Space Museum
7th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is L'Enfant Plaza
National Museum of African Art
9th St. & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian
National Museum of American Art
9th & G Streets NW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Gallery Place/Chinatown
National Museum of American History
14th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Federal Triangle
National Museum of Natural History
Constitution Ave. at 10th St. NW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Archives/Navy Memorial
National Portrait Gallery
8th & F Streets NW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Gallery Place/Chinatown
Renwick Gallery
17th St. at Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Farragut West
Smithsonian Castle (the administrative offices)
10th St. & Jefferson Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenburg Place (formerly 15th St.) SW, Washington, D.C. Admission: free, but tickets required. Same-day tickets distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the 14th St. SW entrance beginning at 9 a.m. 202-488-0400. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian.
100 Raoul Wallenburg Place (formerly 15th St.) SW, Washington, D.C. Admission: free, but tickets required. Same-day tickets distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the 14th St. SW entrance beginning at 9 a.m. 202-488-0400. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian.
Claude Moore Colonial Farm
6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean, Virginia. A re-creation of a typical common farm prior to 1774. 703-442-7557. No Metro service nearby.
6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean, Virginia. A re-creation of a typical common farm prior to 1774. 703-442-7557. No Metro service nearby.
Gunston Hall
Mason Neck, Virginia. Home of George Mason, author of the Bill of Rights. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. 703-550-9220. No Metro service nearby.
Mason Neck, Virginia. Home of George Mason, author of the Bill of Rights. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. 703-550-9220. No Metro service nearby.
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, Virginia. Home of President George Washington. Open April through August 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; March, September, October 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; November through February 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: adults, $8; senior citizens, (62+, with identification), $7.50; children age 6-11 (accompanied by an adult), $4; children 5 and under (accompanied by an adult), free; Annual Pass (unlimited admission for one year), $12. 703-780-2000. No Metro service nearby.
Mount Vernon, Virginia. Home of President George Washington. Open April through August 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; March, September, October 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; November through February 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: adults, $8; senior citizens, (62+, with identification), $7.50; children age 6-11 (accompanied by an adult), $4; children 5 and under (accompanied by an adult), free; Annual Pass (unlimited admission for one year), $12. 703-780-2000. No Metro service nearby.
Monticello
Charlottesville, Virginia. Home of President Thomas Jefferson. Open March 1 through October 31, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 1 through February 28, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission: children under 6, free; ages 6-11, $5; ages 12 & older, $9; senior citizens (62+), $8. 804-984-9822. No Metro service nearby.
Charlottesville, Virginia. Home of President Thomas Jefferson. Open March 1 through October 31, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 1 through February 28, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission: children under 6, free; ages 6-11, $5; ages 12 & older, $9; senior citizens (62+), $8. 804-984-9822. No Metro service nearby.
Sully Plantation
3601 Sully Rd., Chantilly, Virginia. Home of Richard Lee, northern Virginia's first Congressman. Open daily March through December. 703-437-1794. No Metro service nearby.
3601 Sully Rd., Chantilly, Virginia. Home of Richard Lee, northern Virginia's first Congressman. Open daily March through December. 703-437-1794. No Metro service nearby.
Woodlawn Plantation
9000 Richmond Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia. Home of Eleanor Custis and Lawrence Lewis, Martha Washington's granddaughter and George Washington's nephew. 703-780-4000. No Metro service nearby.
9000 Richmond Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia. Home of Eleanor Custis and Lawrence Lewis, Martha Washington's granddaughter and George Washington's nephew. 703-780-4000. No Metro service nearby.
Ford's Theatre
10th St. NW between E & F Sts, NW, Washington, D.C. Site of President Lincoln's assassination. Self-guided tours daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guides give talks hourly. 202-426-6924. The closest Metro stop is Archives/Navy Memorial.
10th St. NW between E & F Sts, NW, Washington, D.C. Site of President Lincoln's assassination. Self-guided tours daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guides give talks hourly. 202-426-6924. The closest Metro stop is Archives/Navy Memorial.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
On the Potomac waterfront in Northwest Washington, D.C. Tours daily 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors should go to Motor Lobby A, Parking Level A. 202-416-8000 for information, 202-416-8340 for tours. The closest Metro stop is Foggy Bottom/George Washington University.
On the Potomac waterfront in Northwest Washington, D.C. Tours daily 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors should go to Motor Lobby A, Parking Level A. 202-416-8000 for information, 202-416-8340 for tours. The closest Metro stop is Foggy Bottom/George Washington University.
National Theatre
E St. NW between 13th & 14th Sts. NW, Washington, D.C. 202-628-6161. The closest Metro stop is Metro Center.
E St. NW between 13th & 14th Sts. NW, Washington, D.C. 202-628-6161. The closest Metro stop is Metro Center.
Warner Theatre
1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (at 13th & E Sts NW), Washington, D.C. 202-783-4000. The closest Metro stop is Metro Center.
1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (at 13th & E Sts NW), Washington, D.C. 202-783-4000. The closest Metro stop is Metro Center.
George Mason University Patriot Center
George Mason University Campus, Fairfax, Virginia. 703-993-3000. No Metro service nearby.
George Mason University Campus, Fairfax, Virginia. 703-993-3000. No Metro service nearby.
Merriweather Post
Columbia, Maryland. 301-982-1800. No Metro service nearby.
Columbia, Maryland. 301-982-1800. No Metro service nearby.
Nissan Pavilion
7800 Cellar Door Dr., Bristow, Virginia. 703-754-6400. No Metro service nearby.
7800 Cellar Door Dr., Bristow, Virginia. 703-754-6400. No Metro service nearby.
Wolf Trap
1624 Trap Rd., Vienna, Virginia. 703-255-1900. The closest Metro stop is West Falls Church (shuttle bus from Metro to Wolf Trap)
1624 Trap Rd., Vienna, Virginia. 703-255-1900. The closest Metro stop is West Falls Church (shuttle bus from Metro to Wolf Trap)
Tourmobile
Authorized by the National Park Service. Narrated tours with unlimited reboarding privileges. Tickets available at Union Station and other locations or from driver. Adults, $12; children, $6. June 15 through Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; otherwise 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 202-554-7950.
Authorized by the National Park Service. Narrated tours with unlimited reboarding privileges. Tickets available at Union Station and other locations or from driver. Adults, $12; children, $6. June 15 through Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; otherwise 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 202-554-7950.
Old Town Trolley
Narrated tours with unlimited re-boarding priviliges within a full loop. Tickets available at Union Station and other locations. Begins daily at 9 a.m. Adults, $20; children (4-12), $11. 301-985-3020.
Narrated tours with unlimited re-boarding priviliges within a full loop. Tickets available at Union Station and other locations. Begins daily at 9 a.m. Adults, $20; children (4-12), $11. 301-985-3020.
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