My family will be in Washington D.C. Jan. 12-18th, how can we get to be part of a group that has been approved for the tour?
2007-12-17 07:01:24 · 7 answers · asked by michael c 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Washington, D.C.
What is the best things to see and do while we are there? I am looking for great food, not expensive food. Thanks for all your advice.
2007-12-17 14:05:55 · update #1
I don't think you're able to tour the White house with short notice. It's only available for groups of 10 or more people. Requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance.
When my family was here, I thought I can take them to visit the White house but that's the info that I got.
2007-12-19 02:41:36 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenix 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest the following things to see and do :Smithsonian Museums, Holocaust Museum, Union Station, Old Post Office, National Zoo, Arlington Cemetery, Library of Congress, Supreme Court, Visit your Congress persons office.Attend a performance at the Kennedy Center, Walk around Georgetown, Shop in Old Town Alexandria and check out the artists studios in the Torpedo Factory., Tour Mount Vernon Plantation(take Mount Vernon Parkway to get there **not** route1) also Woodlawn Plantation and the Frank Loyd Wright designed house also on it's grounds.
Traffic is horrible and parking expensive in the city so use the Metro & busses to get around - just avoid the peak commuting times and it's easy to get around.
2007-12-17 16:45:20 · answer #2 · answered by nolainkansas 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry Sunny G but it's a big process now. No more standing in line to get in, which is what i did many moons ago. Now you have to request passes from your states rep advising of the exact date you can visit the white house. then when you get that form back, you have to list all names and show proper ID such as birth certificates and passports, mail that back to the State rep and wiat for the actual certificates. It can take a few months
2007-12-17 07:19:43 · answer #3 · answered by jdkt18 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can't. As jdkt pointed out, you have to write your Representative or a Senator and ask him/her to get you tickets. If you aren't sure who your Representative is, shame on you. But go to www.house.gov to find your Rep's website and contact information. You have to provide all sorts of information, and even then you may not get in.
And I have to say I saw the White House before all these restrictions were put up, and it's really not a big deal. Go visit some of the many museums instead.
2007-12-17 07:56:42 · answer #4 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its a long process. however, I have done the tour and it really isn't that great-you only visit a few "public" rooms. also skip the FBI tour-its like a school project.
The capital tour is great. So is Mt Veron.
2007-12-17 11:19:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you cant you can thank the the fu@@##$ terrorists for that
my computer instructor had a cousin that worked in the pentagon and died the day of 9/11 and she and her cuz mom still have to go through all the procedures to just take a tour
sorry there is nothing that can help you on that
2007-12-17 07:10:46 · answer #6 · answered by UC dance girl 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I used to live near DC and from what I remember you just have to stand in line to get in. I am not sure they do it that way in the winter months though. There should be someone outside there you can ask. It's not " by appointment only" so you should be allright. Of course this was pre 911
Good Luck, and have fun!!!
2007-12-17 07:13:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋