Our nation’s capital is a great place to visit. From the treasures of the museums and galleries to the majestic and towering monuments, Washington, D.C. is full of vitality and history. Each D.C. tourist destination is a testament to America’s past and a hint to the promise of her future. See below for more detailed descriptions of some of Washington's most popular tourist attractions.

The Capitol

The United States Capitol is home to some of the most historic events in our nation’s history. The iconic dome is one of the most recognizable architectural accomplishments in America. But most importantly, the building is home to our bicameral legislative body and more than 500 elected representatives from all across our nation. The Capitol Visitors Center is a tremendous resource that contains Capitol Complex maps, brochures and tips for visit. The general visiting hours of the Senate and Capitol are: Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.

My office can help arrange Congressional tours of the Capitol Monday through Friday. For the best possibility to reserve a spot on a tour, all requests should be made 30 days in advance of the scheduled visit.

 

The White House

The White House, home to each United States President since John Adams, also offers tours rich in history and tradition. The tours are self-guided and are offered from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (excluding federal holidays). You can visit the White House’s Visitor Center page for more information. For security purposes, White House tours require more personal information than other sites, and tours must be booked at least 30 days in advance.

Constituents are required to go through their representative’s office to arrange a White House tour, and my office is able to provide that service for you.

 

The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is home to arguably the most famous columns in America, and some of our nation’s most contentious arguments. The Supreme Court offers exhibits, which are changed periodically, lectures in the Courtroom itself (when the Court is not sitting) and film screenings in the building’s theater. The Supreme Court is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and closed Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays.

All Supreme Court tours begin at 2 p.m., but space is extremely limited and requests should be made at least 60 days in advance. For more information about arranging a tour through our office, please click here.

 

The Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world and serves as an invaluable resource for Congressional research. The 130 million items contained in the library include 29 million books/printed materials, 12 million photographs and 4.8 million maps, as well as millions of recordings and manuscripts. While you may not have time to read everything in this impressive collection, you can still schedule a tour Monday through Saturday through our office. For the best possibility to reserve a spot on a tour, all requests should be made 30 days in advance of the scheduled visit. Click here to schedule a tour, and check out the Library of Congress visitors’ page for more information.

 

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

At the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, you can witness the journey a piece of paper takes from blank document to U.S. currency entering the economic bloodstream. Tours are available Monday through Friday (except on federal holidays) and the public ticket booth opens at 8 a.m. However, to arrange a tour through our office, all requests should be made 60 days in advance of the scheduled visit, as space is very limited on these tours. You can find more information at the BEP’s website or click here to arrange a tour through my office.

 

The Pentagon

Virtually a city itself, the Pentagon houses nearly 23,000 employees who contribute to the planning and execution of the defense of our nation. With three times the floor space of the Empire State Building, the hour-long tour probably won’t cover every square inch of our Department of Defense’s home, but it does cover a mile and a half, highlighting significant moments in U.S. military history along the way.

My office can help arrange Congressional tours of the Pentagon Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can also check the Pentagon’s website for more details. For the best possibility to reserve a spot on a tour, all requests should be made 30 days in advance of the scheduled visit.