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Visit Washington, DC

Washington, DC is home to some of our nation’s most important landmarks, museums and other sites. My office is happy to assist New Mexicans who are planning a trip. If you would like to visit the White House, U.S. Capitol or Pentagon, please click “Schedule a Tour” and a member of my staff will work to accommodate your request. Also visit Tom’s Tips for recommendations on places to visit and how to prepare for your trip.

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Complete the form on this page to schedule a tour of the U.S. Capitol, the White House or the Pentagon.

U.S. Capitol

Tours: Guided tours hosted through the Capitol Visitors Center
Times: Monday to Saturday, 8:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Notes: Advance reservations are required for U.S. Capitol tours and my office can provide you with Senate gallery passes. Please also indicate in your tour request form if you are interested in viewing the Senate chamber. Be sure to spend some time in the Capitol Visitors Center, open to the public Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pentagon

Tours: Guided tours
Times: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Notes: Guided tours of the Pentagon are available by reservation only and must be requested directly through the Pentagon Tours Office. Tour requests should be made at least two weeks in advance and submitted directly to the Pentagon at: https://pentagontours.osd.mil. If you have any questions about the tour request process, please feel free to contact my office.

White House

Tours: Self-guided tours of the historic East Wing
Times: Tuesday to Saturday (except for federal holidays or during special events)
Notes: The White House approves tour requests on a first-come, first-served basis and my office cannot offer any guarantees that your request will be approved. In order to increase your chances, please provide my staff with as much advanced notice as possible. All tour requests must be made at least six weeks in advance.

The White House will not be offering tours from January 6 through January 20, 2017.

On September 4, 2009 President Obama announced that visitor access records to the White House Complex will be made publicly available 90-120 days after the date of visit. This policy includes all guests touring the White House. Please be aware that your full name and the date of your visit will be part of the publicly released records. Your date of birth, Social Security Number and all other information provided will not be released.



Visiting our nation’s capital is an experience that should stay with you for the rest of your life.  Washington, DC is a treasure trove of museums and monuments that tell the American story and pay tribute to the countless men and women who have played a role in shaping our history.  Here you can find a few tips that I like to pass on to New Mexicans coming out to visit.

Recommendation: The World War II Memorial

I’m proud to have served in the Congress that established the World War II Memorial as a tribute to the Greatest Generation of men and women who saved the world for democracy and freedom.  I was fortunate to spend time at the memorial with some of New Mexico’s heroes, which you can see in the video below.  For veterans and their admirers like me, this is a must-see monument to visit and reflect on their sacrifice.

Getting Around

Make sure you bring comfortable shoes because you can walk to and among many of DC’s great sites.  The city is often listed a walker’s paradise.  For longer distances, DC’s Metro system is an easy way to get around.  If you have or need a wheelchair or scooter, DC is one of the most accessible cities in the world.  You can find more information about the city's accessibility here.

When to Visit

The best time to visit Washington, DC is during the spring or fall.  The weather is mild and the lines at the sites are shorter.  Overall, temperatures are similar to New Mexico, but it can feel more extreme because of the intense humidity.  No matter when you visit, bring an umbrella— DC receives around 30 inches more rain than New Mexico each year.

Office Locations

  • Albuquerque
    400 Gold Ave. SW
    Suite 300
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
    (505) 346-6791

  • Carlsbad
    102 W. Hagerman Street
    Suite A
    Carlsbad, NM 88220
    (575) 234-0366

  • Eastside Office
    100 South Avenue A
    Suite 113
    Portales, NM 88130
    (575) 356-6811

  • Las Cruces
    201 N. Church Street
    Suite 201B
    Las Cruces, NM 88001 
    (575) 526-5475

  • Santa Fe
    120 South Federal Place
    Suite 302
    Santa Fe, NM 87501
    (505) 988-6511

  • Washington, DC
    531 Hart Senate Office Building
    Washington DC, 20510
    (202) 224-6621