Many South Jersey families have concerns about the current H1N1 (Swine Flu) outbreak and what they can do in their homes and communities to stay healthy and avoid catching the flu. The following page has important health information, resources and best practices for protecting your family.

It is my pleasure to help you make the most of your next visit to Washington D.C. My staff can help you reserve tours of the U.S. Capitol, White House, Library of Congress, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Pentagon, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and other locations around Washington.

Due to extremely high demand for reservations, I encourage you to request all tours as early as possible. Many tours fill up months in advance and all are booked on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Unfortunately, the White House does not accept tour requests less than one month from the desired date and it is highly recommended that you request a tour at least four months in advance.

Once you have chosen where you would like to visit, please fill out my Tour Request Form where you will be able to provide the details of your trip and your desired tours; I look forward to seeing you in Washington!

CONGRESSIONAL REQUEST HELPFUL OR REQUIRED FOR TOUR

U.S. CAPITOL TOURS
Tours: Our office can provide both individual and group tours of the U.S. Capitol.
Hours: Individual tours provided by our office are conducted at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays). 
The Gallery: Visiting the House of Representative's Visitor Gallery is part of the tour, however, if you wish to visit only the Gallery, visitors may obtain passes from our office at 2427 Rayburn House Office Building. Passes are required to enter the gallery whether or not the House is in session.  Entry to the galleries is through the Capitol Visitor Center, upper level.
Book a Tour: Tours are free of charge. 2 week advance reservations are recommended.
Group Size: Individual staff-led tours are available for up to 15 people.  Groups of 16 or more may be scheduled for a tour through the U.S. Capitol Guide Service by our office to accommodate the larger group size.
Metro: Capitol South or Union Station

WHITE HOUSE - 1600 Pennyslvania Avenue, NW
Tours: Self-guided tours requests must be submitted through our office. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Requests can be submitted up to six months in advance and no less than 30 days in advance. You are encouraged to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available.
Hours: These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Fridays, and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturdays (excluding federal holidays). Tour hours will be extended when possible based on the official White House schedule.
Book a Tour: Tours are free of charge. 4 month advance reservations are recommended.  SECURITY INFORMATION WILL BE REQUIRED.
Group Size: Groups up to 100 people.
Metro: Metro Center or McPherson Square

BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING (BEP) - 14th Street and C Street, SW
Tours: Self-guided tours requests may be submitted through our office. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Requests can be submitted up to six months in advance. You are encouraged to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available.
Hours: Congressional tours are available at 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays).
Book a Tour: Tours are free of charge. 2 month advance reservations are recommended.
Group Size: Groups of 10 or less for Congressional tours. Groups of 11 to 50 can be arranged through our office with times assigned by the BEP.
Metro: Smithsonian

NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION - 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Tours: Self-guided tours to view the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and other founding documents of our nation may be submitted through our office.
Hours: Congressional tours are available at 9:45 a.m., Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays).
Book a Tour: Tours of the National Archives are free of charge. 1 month advance reservations are recommended.
Group Size: Groups of 20 or less.
Metro: Archives/Navy Memorial

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS (LOC) - 1st Street, SE at Independence Avenue
Tours: Guided tours to visit the largest library in the world may be submitted through our office. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
Hours: Congressional tours are available at 8:30 a.m., 1:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays). T
Book a Tour: Tours of the Library of Congress are free of charge. 2 month advance reservations are recommended.
Group Size: Groups of 60 or less.
Metro: Capitol South

KENNEDY CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS - 2700 F Street, NW
Tours: Guided tours of the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts may be submitted through our office.
Hours: Congressional tours are available at 9:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays).
Book a Tour: Tours of the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts are free of charge. 2 weeks advance reservations are recommended.
Group Size: Groups of 50 or less.
Metro: Foggy Bottom (with shuttle service to the Kennedy Center)

DEPARTMENT OF STATE - 2201 C Street, NW
Tours: Guided tours of the Department of State may be submitted through our office. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
Hours: Congressional tours are available at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 p.m., and 2:45 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays).
Book a Tour: Tours of the Department of State are free of charge. 1 month advance reservations are recommended.  SECURITY INFORMATION WILL BE REQUIRED.
Group Size: Groups of 20 or less.
Metro: Foggy Bottom

WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL - Massachuesetts Avenue and Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Tours: Guided tours of the National Cathedral may be submitted through our office.
Hours: Congressional tours are available at 9:00 a.m., Monday and Wednesday (excluding federal holidays).
Book a Tour: Tours of the Washington National Cathedral are free of charge. 1 month advance reservations are recommended.
Group Size: Groups of 10 or less.
Metro: Tenleytown/AU

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR - NATIONAL MONUMENTS TOUR
Tours: Guided tours of the Mall and various monuments in and around D.C. must be submitted through our office. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.  You are encouraged to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available.
Hours: Congressional tours are available at 9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays).
Book a Tour: Tours are free of charge. 1 month advance reservations are recommended.
Group Size: Groups of 10 or less.

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY - 15th Street and Hamilton Place, NW
Tours: Guided tours of the Department of the Treasury building must be submitted through our office. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first served basis.  You are encouraged to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available.
Hours: Congressional tours are available at 9:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:15 a.m., Saturday (excluding federal holidays).
Book a Tour: Tours are free of charge. 1 month advance reservations are recommended.
Group Size: Groups of 10 or less.
Metro: Metro Center or McPherson Square

VOICE OF AMERICA TV & RADIO STUDIO TOURS (VOA) - 330 Independence Ave, SW
Tours: Guided tours of the television and radio studios, as well as the Voice of America operations may be submitted through our office.
Hours: Congressional tours are scheduled by the VOA between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays).
Book a Tour: Tours are free of charge. 1 month advance reservations are recommended.  SECURITY INFORMATION WILL BE REQUIRED.
Group Size: Groups of 20 or less.
Metro: Federal Center, SW

THE PENTAGON (Department of Defense)
Tours: Guided tours of the Pentagon may be submitted through our office.
Hours: Congressional tours are scheduled by the DOD between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays).
Book a Tour: Tours are free of charge. 2 month advance reservations are recommended.  SECURITY INFORMATION WILL BE REQUIRED.
Group Size: Groups of 90 or less.
Metro: Pentagon

GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON ESTATE AND GARDENS
Tours: Guided tours of Mount Vernon may be submitted through our office.
Hours: Congressional tours are available during the months of April through August.  The tour begins at 8:45 a.m., Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays).
Book a Tour: Regular admission prices do apply.  Please visit Mount Vernon's website for more information. 2 month advance reservations are recommended.
Group Size: Groups of 90 or less.

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE (GPO) - North Capitol and H Street, NW
Tours: Guided tours of the largest printing house in the world must be submitted through our office.
Hours: Congressional tours are available between June 15 and August 31 only.  Tours are scheduled by the GPO between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays (excluding federal holidays).
Book a Tour: Tours are free of charge. 2 month advance reservations are recommended.  SECURITY INFORMATION WILL BE REQUIRED.
Group Size: Groups of 90 or less.
Metro: Union Station

U.S. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM - 14th and C Streets, SW
Tours: Self-guided VIP tours may be submitted through our office.
Hours: Congressional tours are at a time of your choosing during the operating hours of the Museum.
Book a Tour: Tours are free of charge. 2 month advance reservations are recommended.
Group Size: Groups of 15 or less.
Metro: Smithsonian

DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MUSEUM - 700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington VA
Tours: Guided VIP tours may be submitted through our office.
Hours: Congressional tours are scheduled by the Museum.
Book a Tour: Tours are free of charge. 3 month advance reservations are recommended.
Group Size: Groups of 15 or less.

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
Open daily, October through March from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and April through September from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tour sites include the Arlington National Cemetery Visitors Center, Kennedy Gravesites, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Changing of the Guard, Arlington House (Lee's Home), and the Robert E. Lee Memorial.
Metro: Arlington Cemetery

BOTANICAL GARDENS - Maryland and First Avenue, SW.
Open daily, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. June through August, open until 9:00 p.m.
Metro: Federal Center, SW

CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART - 17th Avenue and New York Avenue, NW.
Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Thursday evenings until 9:00 p.m.
Metro: Farragut West

DUMBARTON OAKS - 1703 32nd Street, NW.
This former private estate contains Byzantine and pre-Columbian art. The estate is surrounded by formal gardens, which are open daily from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Entrance on 31st and R Streets. Museum open Tuesday through Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Both are closed on Federal Holidays.

FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY - 201 East Capitol Street, SE (Behind the Library of Congress).
This library has one of the world's finest collections of rare English Renaissance books and a large collection of Shakespeare's works. Plus, there are many programs and concerts at the Folger theatre. The building and gift shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Tours are available Monday through Friday at 11:00 a.m., Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. Call for tour information and event times.
Metro: Capitol South

FORD'S THEATRE AND LINCOLN MUSEUM - 10th Street between E and F Streets, NW.
Building open every day of the year except Christmas from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Open for touring unless a performance is scheduled. Metro: Metro Center.

GEORGETOWN - West of Rock Creek Park. Old Stone House, oldest standing house in Washington, Georgetown University, shopping boutiques, restaurants, and night clubs in the old colonial section.

IWO JIMA STATUE (MARINE CORPS MEMORIAL) - Jackson Drive, off of Route 110, on the north border of the Arlington National Cemetery.
One of the largest bronze statues honors all Marines who were killed in battle since 1775.
Metro: Rosslyn.

JEFFERSON MEMORIAL - South bank of the Tidal Basin.
At the Swan Boathouse, a pedal boat can be rented to cruise the Basin.
Metro: Smithsonian

KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL- Located adjacent to the Lincoln memorial. The memorial is staffed from 8 a.m. to midnight every day except December 25 by park rangers who are available to answer questions and present interpretive themes.

LINCOLN MEMORIAL - West Potomac Park at the foot of 23rd Street, NW. Open 24 hours daily.
Metro: Arlington Cemetery or Smithsonian

NATIONAL AQUARIUM - Located in the Department of Commerce Building on 14th Street between Constitution Avenue and D Street, NW.
Exhibits of many species of freshwater and saltwater fish, including shark and piranha feedings. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., except Christmas.
Metro: Federal Triangle

NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM - 401 F Street, between 4th and 5th Streets, NW.
The subject of the Museum is dedicated to American achievement in architecture, urban planning, construction, engineering, and design. Includes interactive, hands on exhibitions. The Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Sundays from Noon until 4:00 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Metro: Judiciary Square

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY - 17th and M Streets, NW.
Explorers Hall has exhibits depicting major discoveries, exploration, and research. Self guided tour includes a short film, hand-on exhibits, and a gift shop. The Hall is open 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 on Sundays. Closed on Christmas Day. Admission is free.
Metro: Farragut North

NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL - E Street, between 4th and 5th Streets, NW.
The Memorial is in remembrance and honors all of America's federal, state, and local law enforcers. There are more than 13,500 officers inscribed on the blue-gray marble walls, dating back to the first known death in 1794.
Metro: Judiciary Square

NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - Michigan Avenue and 4th Streets, NE.
This is the largest Roman Catholic in the U.S. Its architecture is Byzantine and Romansque in style. The gift shop opens at 8:30 a.m. and the cafeteria is open for breakfast and lunch. Tours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Mass Schedule:
Monday through Friday -
Mass is in the Crypt
7:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m.,
7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m., 5:15 p.m.

Saturday -
5:15 Vigil Mass

Sunday -
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon,
1:30 p.m. (in Latin), and 4:30 p.m.

OCTAGON HOUSE - 18th and New York Avenue, NW.
Architectural exhibits. Served as James Madison's White House following the destruction of the real White House by the British in 1814. The Treaty of Ghent was signed here, ending the War of 1812. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Closed Monday.
Metro: Farragut West

UNION STATION - Massachusetts Avenue and North Capitol Street, NE (on the Senate side of Capitol Hill).
Rail station celebrating its 80th anniversary in newly refurbished turn-of-the century motif. Specialty shops, cinema, restaurants, and Amtrak's Mid-Atlantic hub. Shops open from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday and Noon to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. Metro: Union Station

U.S. MARINE BAND - 24 Hour Marine Band Concert Information (202) 433-4011. The Marine band is known as "The President's Own." All concerts are free and open to the public. The program and concert sites vary by season.

VIETNAM VETERANS WAR MEMORIAL - Henry and Bacon Drive and Constitutional Avenue, NW (located on north side of the Lincoln Memorial).
Constructed in black granite to recognize and honor all Americans who served in the Vietnam War. The names of 58,000+ who gave their lives or remain missing are inscribed in the Memorials walls. Open all year.
Metro: Smithsonian or Arlington Cemetery or Foggy Bottom.

WASHINGTON MONUMENT - 15th Street, NW.
The Monument is open daily, April through Labor Day from 8:00 a.m. until midnight and September through March from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Metro: Smithsonian

WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL - The Memorial is located on 17th Street, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, and is flanked by the Washington Monument to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the west. The memorial is operated by the National Park Service and is open to visitors 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Metro: Smithsonian

THE NATIONAL ZOO - 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW.
The Zoo is open daily, April 15 through October 15 from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., and October 16 through April 14 from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Buildings are open from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. during the summer months and 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. during the winter months. Admission is free, paid parking. Part of the Smithsonian Institution.
Metro: Woodley Park-Zoo.

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION - Most museums open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. For specific information, call (202) 357-4574. Metro: Smithsonian (unless noted otherwise).

• Anacostia Museum - 1901 Fort Place, SE (No Metro Stop)
• Arthur Sackler Gallery - 1050 Independence Ave., SW (on the Mall)
• Arts and Industries Building - 900 Jefferson Dr., SW (on the Mall)
• Enid A. Haupt Garden - 1000 Independence Avenue, SW (Next to the Rayburn House Office Building) Metro: Federal Center SW
• Freer Gallery of Art - Jefferson Drive at 12th Street, SW (on the Mall)
• Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - 7th Street and Independence Ave., SW (on the Mall)
• International Gallery - 110 Jefferson Dr., SW (on the Mall)
• National Air and Space Museum - 7th Street and Independence Ave., SW (on the Mall)
• National Gallery of Art - 6th and Constitution Ave., NW (on the Mall)
• National Museum of African Art - 950 Independence Ave., SW (on the Mall)
• National Museum of American Art - 8th and G Streets, NW
  Metro: Gallery Place
• National Museum of Natural History - 10th Street and Constitution Ave., NW (on the Mall)
• National Portrait Gallery - 8th and F Street, NW
  Metro: Gallery Place
• Renwick Gallery - 17th Street and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
  Metro: Farragut West
• Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) - 1000 Jefferson Dr., SW (on the Mall)

DC Dining Guide

DC Hotel Guide

More Tour Information