DC Visitor's Guide

U.S. Capitol Tour
Information about visiting the Capitol for everyone who wants to learn more.

Virtual Tour of The Capitol
Explore the Nation's Capitol online.

White House Tour
Learn more about visiting and touring the White House.

Library of Congress
Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis and normally fill up one to two months in advance. Limited to groups of 15 or less.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing
See where the nation's money is designed and printed.

Mt. Vernon Estate
See the home of George and Martha Washington. Congressional tours are available in the summer.

Supreme Court
Tour the nation's highest court and hear a discussion about the architecture and history. Groups limited to six.

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Tour a landmark of national culture and learn more about what prompted President Kennedy to pursue it.

Pentagon
Tour the building and hear about the history of the Department of Defense.

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.

Maps of the National Mall
The Smithsonian's maps of museums on or near the National Mall.
       
Map of DC Metro System
A map of the Washington, DC transit system, showing subway lines and stations. To get to the House of Representatives office buildings, take the Blue or Orange Metro line to the Capitol South Station.

Touring DC
Information on tours and points of interest in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

White House Area Map
Map of the White House and surrounding neighborhoods.