Government

The White House
1600 Pennsylvania, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Phone: 202 456-7041
www.whitehouse.gov

The White House is the home of the President of the United States of America, currently George W. Bush. For the latest information about touring, please contact the 24-hour visitor help-line, listed above.

The U.S. Capitol
1st Street SW and Independence
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202 225-6827
www.aoc.gov

The United States Capitol is the home of Congress, our law-governing body. Visitors are able to view the Rotunda, National Statuary Hall and other chambers of the building, including where the House of Representatives and Senate meet. In order to receive free tickets, visitors must go to the West Kiosk. The ticket booth opens at 9:00am (during summer and fall come early.)

The Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20540
General Information: 202 707-5000
Directions to the Library: 202 707-4700
Visitors' Information: 202 707-8000
www.loc.gov

The Library of Congress is the nation’s oldest federal cultural institution and the largest library in the world. In addition, this building’s beautiful interior décor makes it one of Washington’s “must-see” attractions on Capitol Hill.

The Supreme Court
One 1st Street, NE (across 1st Street from U.S. Capitol)
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202 479-3211
www.supremecourtus.gov

The United States Supreme Court is open to visitors. There are exhibits, films, lectures and walk-through tours while court is in session.