Hotel Information
Washington, DC
Area Information
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority — flight information for Reagan National.
Experience DC — the official tourism site of Washington, DC.
Metro Area Transit — the Metrorail subway system and Metrobus serving the Washington, DC area.
goDCgo.com — sustainable transportation options, including bike share, available in Washington, DC.
Local weather — view the current weather in the Washington, DC area.
Attractions
National Mall & Memorial Parks — the term commonly includes the areas that are officially part of West Potomac Park and Constitution Gardens to the west, and often is taken to refer to the entire area between the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol, with the Washington Monument providing a division slightly west of the center.
The White House — Public tours of the White House are available. Requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance. These free self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (excluding federal holidays). Submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available. For the most current tour information, please call the 24-hour line at 202-456-7041.
U.S. Capitol — Guided tours of the Capitol begin at the Orientation Theaters on the lower level of the Capitol Visitor Center. “Out of Many, One,” a 13-minute film, illustrates how this country established a new form of government, highlights the vital role that Congress plays in the daily lives of Americans, and introduces you to the building that houses the U.S. Congress.
Tours are free, but tour passes are required. Tour hours are available 8:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Saturday.
National Museum of American History — The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History collects and preserves more than 3 million artifacts. The exhibitions explore major themes in American history and culture, from the War of Independence to the present day. The Smithsonian dedicates its collections and scholarship to inspiring a broader understanding of our nation and its many peoples.
