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"special Senates and House passes"(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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David LubinJuly 31, 2017
Great tour and movie beforehand is great for a quick nap 😁
Noah GellerAugust 15, 2012
The best time to come is right before evening--but staying too long will result in being bombarded by legions of flies!
Bea Navarro-HerbertOctober 17, 2011
Get 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 :(
DC Preservation LeagueMarch 9, 2011
The area’s present formal, iconic appearance is largely a 20th-century creation based on the McMillan Commission’s interpretation of the L’Enfant Plan.
Ilona LaRueApril 19, 2014
Call your senator's office and arrange the tour ahead of time - April is crazy busy!
United States CapitolMarch 11, 2013
Beginning Monday, March 11, the Capitol Visitor Center presents a selection of historic documents and artifacts in Exhibition Hall entitled “Conflict and Compromise.” Read more
Gabriel NaldisApril 17, 2012
The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world.
Percy HolmesAugust 12, 2017
Emancipation Hall ... the late great Dr King
Sidney ChunOctober 22, 2013
Before you tour the Capitol, look up your representative's office and visit them to get gallery passes to the both the house and senate.
Chetu19September 5, 2017
Walk up to staircase. Witness the huge area empty after the US President oath taking ceremony.
Amnesty International BaltimoreDecember 2, 2010
The will of the people shall be the basis of the government; this will shall be expressed in periodic and genuine elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be by secret vote.
Jimmy KastnerSeptember 4, 2014
Take the tour and learn something, then watch C-SPAN and realize you know more about government than the people on TV.
Sündos KadMarch 27, 2017
Amazing landscape!
Tom M.September 22, 2016
Beautiful at night too
April HarringtonJuly 15, 2023
On January 20, 2017, Donald J. Trump took the Oath of Office of President of the United States of America 🇺🇸
Stephanie FryAugust 8, 2012
Make sure to make reservations before you arrive to the Capitol!
Presidential LibrariesFebruary 1, 2011
At 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.
ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011
The Capital of the World, Chocolate City, City of Magnificent Distances, District of Crime, City of Trees. OR just DC.
Anna ChristineDecember 30, 2011
Parking is free in the SAA spaces if it's a weekend!! Always free when congress is not in session!!!
Shannon JeropkeNovember 10, 2021
Absolutely stunning building!
iCivicsDecember 8, 2010
Want to learn more about our legislative branch? Visit iCivics.org for free games, lessons, and interactive resources. While you're visiting with us, check out the game Represent Me! Read more
EmmaJanuary 21, 2017
Beautiful building!! Watching the inauguration was amazing!!
Tom SakellAugust 26, 2013
Take the tour. It's fantastic.
Caitlin McgrathJune 15, 2011
President 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
suicide_blondApril 29, 2013
excellent place to chase squirrels !
C-SPANJanuary 17, 2013
Watch the Inaugural, gavel-to-gavel, LIVE on C-SPAN and available afterwards at c-span.org Read more
The Bozzuto GroupAugust 7, 2012
We're suckers for impressive architecture. Worth the walk and photo opp!
Beth KApril 20, 2019
Not able to get from Senate side to House side without going outside and through security again!
The Transit NavigatorSeptember 25, 2011
Despite what you think of congress, come by for an iconic view of the building that houses the US' body of legislation.
Christian KarasiewiczOctober 4, 2012
Be sure to leave all liquids and food items behind. They're not allowed in.
Nicolás Fuenzalida PlazaOctober 22, 2012
The Capitol is indeed a beautiful building!
WildHorsesFebruary 18, 2011
Tell your elected officials here in DC to end BLM roundups + taxpayer-funded terrorism of wild mustangs and burros on America's public lands.
Sean MillerDecember 28, 2019
Fascinating building
Dirty BirdAugust 9, 2014
The entire district is based off of the Capitol!
Lemony LeeMay 21, 2019
Such a great place
Jonathan CoffmanJuly 10, 2010
Some great views of the city here, take the time to walk around and look out of windows.
Chris BarberJune 20, 2013
Be sure to remember your eggs and rotten tomatoes
Affinia Hotel CollectionJune 12, 2014
Visit the landmark where laws are made, located just one block from the hotel. This major national landmark is not to be missed. Tours are conducted from 8:50 AM to 3:20 PM Monday through Saturday.
Ray YMarch 9, 2012
Before the Great War, the United States Capitol Building housed the legislative branch of the government of the United States.
Jan KriskaApril 20, 2018
Beutiful Landmark
The White HouseFebruary 3, 2012
President Obama delivered his 2012 State of the Union Address. Throughout the speech, he discussed ideas for building an America that lasts. Read more
ANovember 20, 2016
Where the adults argue like children 👶
Danielle C.December 25, 2019
Tours are not crowded the weekend before Christmas.
Rob MehtaJanuary 29, 2013
Take a guided tour but get here real early.
Atlas AloeApril 12, 2014
Are Your Clients Struggling To Lose Weight? Maybe It's Not Your Program, Maybe It's Their PHYSIOLOGY! Read more
Michael NaclerioJuly 3, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Take a tour with an intern from your senators office. You avoid the lines, and you get to ride the tram.
Poetic PleasureFebruary 15, 2012
Try going at night especially if you want to do a unique date.
Bill SweeneyFebruary 4, 2019
Been here 100+ times
The chandelier is just a chandelier. Don’t listen to any interns who spin you a yarn about it.
Harland HenryOctober 18, 2017
Small Business Council Meeting with Senate finance chair this Afternoon with#smlbizforum17
Hot SandApril 11, 2014
So I didn't get a chance to go inside but the outside is still quite impressive😯

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