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Visiting DC
Are you planning a visit to Washington, D.C.? While you are in the nation’s capital, I encourage you and your family to stop by my office, located in the Rayburn House Office Building, room 2464. Whether you're coming on a short business trip or an extended family vacation, my office can help you make arrangements to visit some of the more popular attractions in the area. For example, we are able to help you reserve tours of the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. 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 constituent tour requests are considered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Due to the large number of visitors, please request tours as early as possible in order to maximize your chances. You may place an online tour request below.

For more information, please contact my DC office and my staff will assist you. (202) 225-5965.

*Out of an abundance of caution and to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19 coronavirus, many of the tours will be CLOSED to the public until further notice. Visitors are encouraged to find updates from these institutions online to reflect their current tour status.

  • Request Tours and Tickets

    • My staff is happy to assist constituents with obtaining tickets for tours of the U.S. Capitol and other Washington, DC attractions.

  • The Bureau of Engraving and Printing

    • The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) offers free tours which include exhibits of past and present forms of currency and a walk along the gallery overlooking the production floor where our money is printed.

  • Capitol Tours

    • The Capitol Visitors Center offers free tours of the Capitol lasting between 45 minutes and 1 hour. The tour takes visitors into the old chambers of the Supreme Court, Senate, and House, as well as past countless works of art and statues from every state in the country.

  • The Library of Congress

    • The Library of Congress (LOC) offers a free one-hour tour of the historic Thomas Jefferson building. On this tour, you will have a chance to learn about the beautiful art and architecture of the building, as well as the history of the LOC, its collections, and the many ways it has served Congress and the nation throughout the years.

  • The Pentagon

    • The Pentagon offers visitors free 60 minute guided tours that follow a route that is approximately one and one half miles in length.

  • The State Department Diplomatic Rooms

    • The State Department offers a free, hour long tour of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms. It includes an overview of the rooms and their contents with selected emphasis on some items and their history.

  • The Supreme Court

    • At the Supreme Court, visitors are free to walk around without tour reservations. In addition, trained docents lead thirty minute educational programs, Monday through Friday.

  • Arlington National Cemetery

    • The Arlington National Cemetery is open to the public between 8am and 5pm. The changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier occurs every hour on the hour in the fall, winter, and spring, and every half hour in the summer.

  • The International Spy Museum

    • The International Spy Museum is the only public museum in the United States dedicated solely to espionage and with interactive displays and exhibits, it is a great place to take younger tourists and families.

  • The Kennedy Center

    • The Kennedy Center is one of the nation’s premier performance centers. The Kennedy Center offers a free tour of the building and grounds every 10 minutes. No reservation is needed.

  • Mount Vernon

    • Mount Vernon, George Washington’s home, is located right across the Potomac River from DC. The mansion, grounds, slave quarters, and other outbuildings are open for tours. An onsite Museum and Educational Center provides video presentations, artifacts, and displays detailing the life of our first president.

  • The National Cathedral

    • The National Cathedral offers a variety of tours including a garden tour, gargoyle tour, highlights tour and an art and architecture tour. Guided 30 minute tours of the Cathedral are offered Monday through Friday.

  • National Mall and Memorial Parks

    • The sprawling lands of the National Mall & Memorial Parks include the Mall, the public promenade extending from 3rd Street near the Capitol to 14th Street.

  • The Newseum

    • The Newseum is a museum dedicated to the history of journalism and the First Amendment. Its displays are often hands-on and multimedia, making it a great place to take younger tourists and families.

  • Smithsonian

    • The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum complex. Admission to every one of these museums is free to all.

  • United States Archives

    • At the U.S. Archives, visitors are able to view formative documents such as the original Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Although reservations are not required, we strongly recommend making one, especially if you are visiting during peak touring times between April and August. All tours are free. Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter.

  • United States Botanic Garden

    • The United States Botanic Garden is a living plant museum. The building is divided into separate rooms, each one simulating a different habitat.

  • The United States Holocaust Memorial

    • The United States Holocaust Museum is a museum for the documentation, study, interpretation, and display of Holocaust history. The permanent exhibition is recommended for ages 11 and up. Daniel's Story is recommended for ages 8 and up. The visit will take from 1 1/2 to 3 hours. ONLY the Permanent Exhibition requires a timed entry pass to begin the self-guided tour of the Museum's primary exhibition. Passes are FREE and are NOT required for the Museum's other exhibitions, memorials, resources and facilities. Metro Stop: Smithsonian on the blue or orange lines exit at 12th and Independence Avenue. Telephone: (202) 488-0400.