The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

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First St NE, Washington, DC 20515, USA
Added by Jopie, at 29 April 2022

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• Anonymous

  26 July 2022

  Super organized experience for the visitors. Just book on-line for free and come on time. We loved the 13 minute film in the beginning and the tour around different chambers. Our amazing guide Anne was ready to answer any question and gave so many details! She genuinely enjoys what she does, that’s why the tour was so fascinating even for my 8 year old! We enjoyed the cafe after and got some souvenirs from the shop. A must visit place for all, who come to Washington D.C.

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• Anonymous

  22 July 2022

  This is a must see attraction while in Washington DC. We visited during memorial weekend.
  
  The building is so gorgeous and be can be seen blocks away. Such an incredible place with so much history
  
  When we visited, the building was undergoing renovations, so make sure to go around for the best views and picures.
  
  While visiting DC stay near the National Mall and try to get a hotel with a rooftop. Ours had such nice views of the obelisk and the Capitol at night.
  
  You also get amazing viewd from the fountains and reflecting pool.

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• Anonymous

  09 July 2022

  It's truly a humbling experience to visit the Capitol building and it's a must-see if you're in DC. When I booked my trip, I didn't think to look at tickets for the Capitol until it was too late, but I did find a small group tour that included entry to the Capitol, and I'm very glad I did.
  
  The only thing that I didn't like is that I just wanted more. You get to see a decent amount, but obviously you don't get to see any of the truly operational parts of the Capitol, for obvious reasons. I would love to see the actual rooms where the Senate and House meets, but I understand why they can't let the general public in there. Overall, still a great experience and I recommend it to anyone!

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• Anonymous

  24 June 2022

  Thoroughly enjoyed our impromptu visit here. It’s only just reopened fully to the public since the pandemic apparently.
  We got there and learned that you could scan a code there and get an online reservation if there were any available. We got lucky and got in immediately!
  Wonderful tour. Our guide was great. She kept it interesting and informative. So glad we came. One of the highlights of our DC trip.

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• Anonymous

  06 May 2022

  The Capitol Visitor Center is not accepting tour reservations at this time. The Visitor Center is supposed to provide a welcoming and educational environment for visitors to learn about the unique characteristics of the House, the Senate and the legislative process as well as the history and development of the architecture and art of the US Capitol.
  
  Unfortunately, the Capitol Visitor Center is closed since last two years due to pandemic. This is going to reopen tentatively from May 30, 2022 to limited numbers of visitors.
  
  However, we visited the US Capitol Grounds which is the 58 acre very well maintained park immediately surrounding the US Capitol building. The green lush park-like setting looks beautiful against the Capitol building and National Mall. The grounds is bordered by stone wall.
  
  Different types of trees and bushes are grown in the grounds with curved walkways. Many trees on the Capitol grounds have memorial associations. Leisurely walk around the world power center to explore the beauty of the Capitol building is great experience.
  
  The entry to the Capitol building is closed for the general public but walking up to the steps of this symbolically most important and impressive public building of United States and the world is great opportunity.
  
  After six months of enhanced security measures, finally the fence is down and people can now visit the Capitol grounds.

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