Suggestions for Government Building near NoMa, Washington

Katherine L. • March 11, 2014There's a small (well done) exhibit about the GPO on the north side of the building. Tours of the building can be arranged through your congressman and run through the summer months.

Son T. • April 23, 2010BLS caf after 2pm, 30% for pay by the lb food. Get there as close to 2pm b4 the frugalistas pick off all the good stuff and staff clears away the goods

Ellie P. • September 26, 2014One of the better, little-known D.C. great photo op spots.

Chris J. • December 27, 2011Excellent exhibit with a lot of history. Folks should definitely give this here a look.

David W. • October 15, 2016Beautiful building with a great collection.

Julian B. • October 19, 2010Try the sushi in the food court........good stuff

David O. • May 26, 2010From the red line, get off at Judiciary Square. Otherwise, get off at Gallery Place and walk two blocks.

Kate • October 28, 2011Check out the racquet ball court on the 3rd floor!

Telework Week • February 29, 2012Joining the USDA for a Pledge-a-Thon. Stop by the South Building cafeteria and pledge for Telework Week!

D. A. • April 9, 2010Go by and visit Sen. Lemieux from the great state of Florida. Be sure to ask for a glass of freshly squeezed Florida oranges.

Chris S. • July 6, 2015Tours of the U.S Capital from the Senator Reed's office (all U.S. Senators I assume) includes a traveling via underground passageways and using an underground tram to travel from building to building.

A • April 20, 2018Go talk to your senator’s staff. They’re super friendly and helpful.

Marine Corps • January 5, 2012Prior to taking the helm of the FBI, Robert Mueller served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps, leading a rifle platoon during the Vietnam War.

Matt D. • April 26, 2011Need to kill time between meetings? If the weather is nice, grab a bench between the Cannon and Madison buildings.

rafael v. • February 24, 2011You can only enter the side doors with a DC govt ID

CJ N. • August 12, 2010Great gift shop with a very interesting selection of. Architecture and Design books.

Sarah K. • March 2, 2013Can't complain about the food! Nice selection of international cuisine (and more "American" things). Great for a brunch or lunch in a nice space, thought it could very well be loud when busy.

Michael R. • May 1, 2013A hidden gem in the Nation's Capital.

Ian G. • August 7, 2017While I recommend checking out the weekly menu at the beginning of the week, the fried chicken and bread pudding are available every day the Senate is session, and they are both fantastic.

Mark B. • June 26, 2015Fantastic museum. Free to the public. Lots of oils, water colors and sculptures from lots of the Masters.Great collection in beautiful setting. Can be a maze so definitely take a map or the audio tour

Hilsdon Photography LLC • August 19, 2012Beautiful gardens to sit and read a book in the morning. Nice and peaceful, with some really quiet corners.

DC Preservation League • May 11, 2011Constructed between 1879 and 1881, this is the nation’s best preserved example of 19th-century world’s fair or exposition-type architecture; Adolf Cluss Architect; National Historic Landmark.

Michele B. • September 6, 2011Deal Alert! There's a 25% off coupon to use in the GPO bookstore you can find on a brochure/ bookmark at the GPO history exhibit next door (you can also find the card in area hotels & restaurants).

Dean M. • October 13, 2011The five story atrium is the centerpiece of the building's architectural design and is worth visiting and photographing. There is also a large statue of Justice Thurgood Marshall in the atrium.