Visiting D.C.
Are you planning a visit to Washington, DC? Are you overwhelmed by the many monuments, museums and memorials to see?
This is meant to act as your guide to Washington, DC. There are many things to enjoy and see while you visit our nation's capital.
While you are in Washington, DC, I encourage you and your family to stop by my office. Whether you're coming on a short business trip, or an extended family vacation, my office can help you make arrangements for some of the more popular Federal attractions in our Nation's Capital. Please feel free to contact my office with any questions you may have regarding your upcoming trip at 630-584-2734.
Tour Requests
We are able to help you reserve tours to the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Kennedy Center, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. To simplify the process, you’re invited to place your tour request online.
These tours are an excellent way to see all that the nation's capital has to offer and all of these tours are of no charge to you. All reservations are provided to my constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the large number of visitors, please request them as early as possible in order to maximize your chances. The following attractions require advance bookings:
- The White House: 3 weeks – 3 months
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing: 3 months – 6 months
- The Capitol Building: 2 weeks
- The Kennedy Center: 2 weeks
***If you wish to tour the White House, please fill out this form and send it to our Tour Coordinator.
Washington, DC Tourism Information
Washington, DC is a beautiful city to visit. Whether you decide to join us in the summer or winter months, Washington has an extensive list of attractions certain to offer you and your family entertainment.
Outside of the White House and the Capitol Building, please see our list of popular attractions and sights to see while visiting us in Washington. You can find my guide to Washington, DC in a PDF file below. Click the download button on the bottom left to save the PDF to your computer.
Download the guide here: Congressional Guide to Planning Your Visit to Washington, DC