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United States Capitol
Capitol Building
Northwest Washington, Washington
"Contact you Representative or Senator for an amazing Tour."(17 Tips)
"Free tour and a lot of information about Congress, amazing!"(9 Tips)
"your Congressman or Congresswoman."(4 Tips)
"Great tour and movie beforehand is great for a quick nap 😁"(45 Tips)
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Bea Navarro-HerbertOctober 17, 2011Get your tickets for the tours the day before to avoid long lines and plan your day accordingly....no food allowed in some buildings, so if you pack any fruit eat it before the checkpoints or trash :(
United States CapitolMarch 11, 2013Beginning Monday, March 11, the Capitol Visitor Center presents a selection of historic documents and artifacts in Exhibition Hall entitled “Conflict and Compromise.” Read more
Ray YMarch 9, 2012Before the Great War, the United States Capitol Building housed the legislative branch of the government of the United States.
Sidney ChunOctober 22, 2013Before you tour the Capitol, look up your representative's office and visit them to get gallery passes to the both the house and senate.
Noah GellerAugust 15, 2012The best time to come is right before evening--but staying too long will result in being bombarded by legions of flies!
ShayApril 12, 2015Get your gallery pass before you go on tour. No food slowed in. But big cafe available in the visitor center.
Chetu19September 5, 2017Walk up to staircase. Witness the huge area empty after the US President oath taking ceremony.
Presidential LibrariesFebruary 1, 2011At his 1997 inaugural celebration, President Clinton was presented with the Capitol Building flags that had flown at his first inauguration. These are now at the Presidential Library in Little Rock.
DC Preservation LeagueMarch 9, 2011The area’s present formal, iconic appearance is largely a 20th-century creation based on the McMillan Commission’s interpretation of the L’Enfant Plan.
- United States CapitolMay 31, 2013Please review the prohibited items list before visiting the Capitol. There is no storage onsite for any prohibited items. Read more
ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011The Capital of the World, Chocolate City, City of Magnificent Distances, District of Crime, City of Trees. OR just DC.
The Transit NavigatorSeptember 25, 2011Despite what you think of congress, come by for an iconic view of the building that houses the US' body of legislation.
a l e x aJune 17, 2012Take the tour .... I'm glad I went to an American grade school and didn't forget my history lessons!!!
The chandelier is just a chandelier. Don’t listen to any interns who spin you a yarn about it.
Anna ChristineDecember 30, 2011Parking is free in the SAA spaces if it's a weekend!! Always free when congress is not in session!!!
Caitlin McgrathJune 15, 2011President Harry S. Truman was inaugurated here January 20, 1949. He used two bibles. It was the first to be televised.-Gary Ferris, Presidential Places, p. 185, Paul F. Boller, Jr., Presidential Ina
- C-SPANJanuary 25, 2011Watch the House of Representatives when it’s in session LIVE on C-SPAN. Watch the Senate when it’s in session LIVE on C-SPAN2.
The White HouseFebruary 3, 2012President Obama delivered his 2012 State of the Union Address. Throughout the speech, he discussed ideas for building an America that lasts. Read more
Gregory WillisMarch 23, 2011Worked here as an intern for US Senator Ted Stevens in 1979. Built in visitor center broadcast operations in 2007.
The Bozzuto GroupAugust 7, 2012We're suckers for impressive architecture. Worth the walk and photo opp!
Hot SandApril 11, 2014So I didn't get a chance to go inside but the outside is still quite impressive😯
Beth KApril 20, 2019Not able to get from Senate side to House side without going outside and through security again!
Harland HenryOctober 18, 2017Small Business Council Meeting with Senate finance chair this Afternoon with#smlbizforum17
Atlas AloeApril 12, 2014Are Your Clients Struggling To Lose Weight? Maybe It's Not Your Program, Maybe It's Their PHYSIOLOGY! Read more
Christian KarasiewiczOctober 4, 2012Be sure to leave all liquids and food items behind. They're not allowed in.
WildHorsesFebruary 18, 2011Tell your elected officials here in DC to end BLM roundups + taxpayer-funded terrorism of wild mustangs and burros on America's public lands.
Take a tour with an intern from your senators office. You avoid the lines, and you get to ride the tram.
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United States Capitol
Capitol Cir (at E Capitol St)
Washington, D.C. 20515
United States
Washington, D.C. 20515
United States
At: National Mall
The United States Capitol is home to the U.S. House of Representatives (house.gov) and U.S. Senate (senate.gov).
Closed until 8:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
(202) 226-8000
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"Lobster rolls are made with real chunk lobster! Heavenly, $14 but well worth it!"
Amy Hensley 
"Free tours that leave quite often. If its high season, try to reserve online beforehand. The tour is about 40 mins and 100% worth it."
Ana Rumoroso
"... Senator Isakson's office. Loved the inside even better due the UGA theme"
Michelle Knighten
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