Representative John B. Larson

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Map of Washington, DC Metro System (Subway) A map of the Washington, DC transit system, showing subway lines and stations. Note, the Blue Subway Line, Capitol South station will take you the closest to House of Representatives office buildings.

Touring DC Information on tours and points of interest in the Washington, DC area.

National Park Service Information on National Park Service units in the Nation's Capitol.

Maps of DC area Maps included for the Mall, the White House and surrounding area and a sightseeing map.

All tours are free. My office will be more than happy to process your request. It is recommended that you submit your request to the Washington D.C. office (202-225-2265) two months in advance. Please note that tour space is limited and not all requests can be accommodated. All tour information and reservation are subject to change at anytime. Please contact my office for the most up to date tour information.

The White House: Tours of the White House have been opened to groups of 10 or more. These self-guided tours will be scheduled from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For the most up-to-date information, call the 24-hour Visitors Office Info Line at 202-456-7041 or visit the White House site.

The Capitol Tour: The Capitol is open to the public for guided tours only. Tours will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday (the Capitol is not available for tours on Sundays). For the remainder of 2003 the Capitol will be open on all federal holidays except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The Capitol will also be closed on New Years Day.

Visitors must obtain free tickets for tours on a first-come, first-served basis, at the SW Kiosk on Independence and 1st Street, which opens at 9:00. All security screening is done at this facility, and the Capitol Police and the Capitol Guide Service then escort visitors to the Rotunda to begin their tour. Maximum tour size is 40 people.

Information about tours for the disabled is available from the Congressional Special Services Office at 202-224-4048 (voice) or 202-224-4049 (TDD). More detailed information can be found at (202) 225-6827.

For more information visit the Architect of the Capitol site

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing: Please take note of the new tour policies and procedures and plan your visit accordingly.

No advanced reservations and tickets are required until March 2004. For additional information call (toll-free) 1-866-874-2330 or (local) 202-874-2330.

Tour groups will be limited to 40 people every 15 minutes, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The last tour time will be 1:45 p.m. School group tours are also limited to 40 people for tours available at 9:00, 9:15, 9:30,9:45 a.m.

The following items are strictly prohibited and will not be allowed into the Bureau: Book bags, backpacks, aerosol sprays, any pointed objects such as knitting needles, scissors, sharp metal nail files, sharp objects such as knives, razorblades, box cutters, any guns, ammunition, fireworks, electric stun guns, mace, or martial arts weapons/devices. The BEP Police reserves the right to prohibit any other personal items. Neither the BEP Police nor the tour staff will provide coat or package check facilities.

Individuals who would like to go to the Visitor Center only must enter on the 14th Street side of the building, at the Tour entrance. The Visitor Center will open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Visitor Center contains exhibits and shops where items such as uncut sheets of currency, shredded currency, collectors’ editions, and novelty items can be purchased.

Please note these security regulations and tour procedures can change without notice.

The Supreme Court: The Supreme court is open to the public for congressional tours, which must be submitted through one’s Member of Congress. Congressional tours are available Monday thru Friday at 2:00. Check in is at 1:45 at the Great Hall of the Supreme Court. Tours can have no more than 4 people per group. Public tours are available Monday thru Friday 9:30 to 3:30 and leave every hour on the half hour. Always make sure to call before visiting because the public tour hours are subject to change at anytime. For more detailed information visit the website at http://www.supremecourtus.gov/visiting/visiting.html or call (202) 479-3200

The Library of Congress: Congressional tours of the Library of Congress are held Monday thru Friday 8:30 and 2:00. There is a maximum of 10 people that are permitted on the tour. Contact your congressional office to schedule a congressional tour. Public tours are available Monday thru Saturday 10:30-3:30 every hour on the half hour. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. On Saturday there are no tours scheduled at 3:30. For additional information on public tours call (202) 707-5458 or visit http://www.loc.gov/loc/visit/