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South Lawn
Garden and Field
Northwest Washington, Washington
"it's fun to watch Marine One land and take off."(3 Tips)
"last minute picture in front of the White House!!!"(2 Tips)"... in front of the WH, north side is much better."(2 Tips)
"They r doing tours u gave to book 3weeks to 6 mths ahead"(5 Tips)
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Rob CampbellSeptember 29, 2014Night photos are good here. You'll need someone else to take it to make it good. Turn around and get the Washington Monument. Photosphere to get them both.Upvote9Downvote
Kenya FairleyJune 13, 2014It was amazing! Loved seeing the history, the photos, and hearing different stories from USSS. Would definitely recommend but be prepared for long lines and possibly waiting longer than you thought.Upvote5Downvote
Natalie GubmanSeptember 29, 2013If you want to see sunny and bo, get there around 5pm when they're doing their afternoon walk!!!Upvote8Downvote
JH H-DSeptember 19, 2019Good luck trying to get over here. It’s open sporadically due to Pres Trump’s movements, and also can’t get right up to the fence anymore
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Yasaman MahdianJanuary 10, 2019Visit this side of the the White House! It’s waay more beautiful.
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lorraine mcguireApril 16, 2015If you're looking for top notch lawn care services, I'll suggest to you visit My Top Cut Lawn Care for professional lawn care services. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Andrea CarnesMarch 19, 2016Access to the back gate was open for the first time in years (on my visit anyways)!UpvoteDownvote- Alejandro MariscalJuly 1, 2013If you're in a hurry this spot is perfect for a last minute picture in front of the White House!!!UpvoteDownvote
Amy CummingsMay 5, 2019For a closer-up picture in front of the White House, go to the north side.UpvoteDownvote
Presidential LibrariesJanuary 12, 2011The day of Reagan's first inauguration was also the day American hostages in Iran were released. Seven days later on January 27, 1981, the President greeted them on the South Lawn of the White House.Upvote2Downvote
Matt SmallAugust 11, 2014Been here for a number of Marine One departures and arrivals during the past several administrations.UpvoteDownvote
MK MuerteDecember 28, 2011If you want to have a tour you must submit an application through your embassy 6 months in advance.Upvote3Downvote
Franz AcostaJuly 26, 2013Too bad they are not doing tours anymore as I can't remember I time when they have not. The view from the South lawn is far and you might have a better view from the North lawn.Upvote2Downvote
Turfgrass DiseasesAugust 24, 2011It looks pretty good now, but have you seen the pictures from the 70's when they had summer patch? It was awesome!Upvote4Downvote
10 Downing StreetMarch 14, 2012You can follow the @whitehouse tweetup using #WHtweetup and watch it live from 1300 GMT/ 0900 EDT on 14th March 2012 Read moreUpvote7Downvote
- Presidential LibrariesNovember 7, 2011While in the White House, the Clinton's had two pets a cat named Socks and a dog named Buddy.Upvote2Downvote
Jobs Not CutsJanuary 20, 2013Help @BarackObama start his 2nd term right. Support #JobsNotCuts -Upvote5Downvote- Lucie MelahnNovember 7, 2011If you want to take a photo in front of the WH, north side is much better.Upvote2Downvote
- Presidential LibrariesFebruary 1, 2011The South Lawn was a favorite spot for President Carter to go jogging.Upvote4Downvote
- Lucie MelahnNovember 7, 2011it's fun to watch Marine One land and take off. Otherwise not much to see here.Upvote2Downvote
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