It is a pleasure to have friends from Mississippi visit the nation's capital.  This is an exciting and beautiful city.  The museums, monuments, buildings, and culture of Washington, D.C., capture much of the history and spirit of the American experience.

While you’re in Washington, I encourage you to stop by my Capitol Hill office in Room 113 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.

My office welcomes tour requests from Mississippi constituents.  Tours of official federal museums and agencies are free of charge.  Tours and ticket availabilities vary throughout the year, so submitting tour requests as soon as possible is recommended.  To get started, please complete a Tour Request Form.

On this page you will find links that may help you plan your visit to Washington, D.C.

The “Washington DC Attractions” link on this page offers good information on the location and hours for major government offices, museums, monuments and war memorials in Washington.

In addition, the “Destination DC” website also offers updated information on festivals, dining and entertainment options to consider during your visit.  It also offers various travel stops and maps to help you navigate the nation’s capital.

Information about other important attractions in this area are provided in the links below.

U.S. Capitol Tour Notice:  If your U.S. Capitol tour has been arranged by my office, please arrive no later than 30 minutes before your tour time.  Backpacks, large purses, food items and any liquids are prohibited in the U.S. Capitol and Capitol Visitor Center.  We can hold such items in my office while you enjoy your Capitol tour.

White House Tour Notice:  It is recommended that White House tour requests be made only through one congressional office.  The White House may cancel tour requests that appear to be multiple requests made through two or more congressional offices.