Washington DC Tourism Information
Many of Washington, D.C.'s attractions are free to the public and don't require advance reservations. Here are links to some of Washington's most popular destinations and some general tourism information. My staff will be happy to work with you to arrange White House, Capitol and other tours and make your visit as pleasant and inspiring as possible. For more information on requesting these tours, please click here.
The Washington, D.C. Convention & Tourism Board is a good source of information about accommodations, dining, and current events in the Washington area.
Getting around in Washington, D.C.:
On Capitol Hill:
Government Buildings of Interest:
- White House
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
- National Archives
- Department of State
- Department of Defense - Pentagon Tours
- Department of the Treasury
Museums:
Monuments and Memorials:
- Washington Monument
- Lincoln Memorial
- Jefferson Memorial
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
- Arlington National Cemetery
- National World War II Memorial
- Vietnam War Veterans Memorial
- Korean War Veterans Memorial
- U.S. Marines Memorial (Iwo Jima)
- U.S. Navy Memorial
- U.S. Air Force Memorial
- Newseum
- International Spy Museum
- National Museum of Crime and Punishment
Landmarks and Historic Sites:
- Union Station
- Old Post Office Building
- Ford's Theatre
- Washington National Cathedral
- National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
- George Washington's Mount Vernon
- Arlington House, Robert E. Lee Memorial
- Frederick Douglass Home
- George Washington Masonic National Memorial
- Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
- President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldier's Home
