WASHINGTON DC

At the east end of the National Mall stands the majestic U. S. Capitol Building. Because of increased security, the Capitol is open to the public for guided tours only. Tours are conducted from 9 a. m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Visitors must obtain free tickets through a Senator, Representative or online.

E. Capitol St. and First St. NW, Washington, DC.

The opening of the new Capitol Visitor Center relocates the main entrance to the East Plaza between Constitution and Independence Avenues. (across from the Supreme Court). See a map of the Capitol.

The closest Metro stations are Union Station and Capitol South. See a map and directions to the National Mall
Capitol Visitor Center- The new facility opens on December 2, 2008 and will enhance the experience of visiting the U.S. Capitol. While waiting for tours, visitors can browse galleries displaying artifacts from the Library of Congress and National Archives, touch a 10-foot model of the Capitol Dome and even watch live video feeds from the House and Senate. Tours begin with a new 13-minute film exploring the history of the Capitol and Congress, shown in the facility's orientation theaters.
Guided Tours - Tours of the historic U.S. Capitol building are free, but require tickets which are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The hours are 8:45 a.m - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. Beginning on November, 14, 2008, visitors will be able to book tours in advance at http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/. Tours can also be booked through a representative or Senator's office or by calling (202) 226-8000. A limited number of same-day passes are available at the tour kiosks on the East and West Fronts of the Capitol and at the Information Desks at the Visitor Center.
Watching Congress in Session- Visitors can see Congress in action at the Senate and House Galleries (when in session) Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Passes are required and may be obtained from the offices of Senators or Representatives. International visitors can receive Gallery passes at the House and Senate Appointment Desks on the upper level of the Capitol Visitor Center.

Washington, D.C., the White House, the Capitol and the Supreme Court are key places to visit. The White House is the home and office of the President and is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. To arrange a tour you must make a request through one of your members of Congress. Group tours are held Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 a. m. through 11:30 a. m. and are scheduled one month in advance. Without advance planning, you can visit the White House Visitor Center, located at the southeast corner of 15th and E Streets, which is open daily from 7:30 a. m. until 4 p.m. View a short video and learn about the White House architecture, furnishings, and the Presidents and first families. Listen to musical performances featuring the U. S. Air Force Band, the U. S. Army Band, the U. S. Navy Band or other military bands. Read more...

The National Mall is the central point of most sightseeing visits to Washington, DC. It is the area with Constitution Avenue to the north, Independence Avenue to the south, 3rd Street to the east and 14th Street to the west. The Washington Monument towers above the city at the west end of the National Mall and the U. S. Capitol Building stands tall to the east.

10th Street and Constitution Ave., NW in Washington, D.C. 20560

Regular hours are 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.


There is no public parking facility at the Smithsonian on the National Mall; on-street parking is limited and posted times are enforced. There are commercial parking lots and garages located within several blocks of the museums. There are also a limited number of parking spaces for vehicles with the appropriate license plate or permit for visitors with disabilities.

Museum Hours:
The museum is open every day of the year except December 25.

1000 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC

East Potomac Park/Hains Point
Ohio Drive. 320 parking spaces. This parking lot is FREE and convenient to the Tidal Basin and the Jefferson Memorial.

Union Station
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE. More than 2,000 parking spaces. Rates: $10-16. The parking garage is near the east end of the National Mall near the U. S. Capitol Building. To get to the west end of the mall (and the Tidal Basin), take the DC Circulator Bus for $1 or ride the Metro to Smithsonian Station. This is also a starting point for sightseeing tours -Old Town Trolley, DC Ducks and Tourmobile.

Center City Parking (the former Convention Center site)
9th Street between New York Avenue and H Street. Rates: $10. The parking lot is near the west end of the National Mall north of the White House. To get around the mall (and the Tidal Basin), take the DC Circulator Bus for $1 or ride the Metro from the Gallery Place/Chinatown station to Smithsonian.

Colonial Parking Garages
Colonial owns many parking garages in Washington, DC. Some of the closest locations to the National Mall include:
1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW

1101 Pennsylvania Ave NW

601 Pennsylvania Ave NW

122 C St NW

409 3rd St SW

400-430 10th S SW

The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, located just moments from the nation's capital, and on the Washington DC Metro system, offers a world-class shopping experience...
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Ramsay House Visitor Centerat the corner of King and Fairfax Streets, in the heart of the Old Town Alexandria Historic District. Pick up a map Continue north on Union Street. You will come to the Torpedo Factory. Torpedoes were manufactured here during World War I and II. Today, the building houses the studios of about 160 artists

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