Stopped by to tour the house without checking their website. Unfortunately it's closed until…read morefurther notice. I recommend checking their website before you go, just to be sure. The house sits up on a majestic hill. I'd love to visit it when they reopen.

Didn't do the tour this time. Like the White House, the interior isn't worth the wait (we didn't…read moresee the chambers of the deliberative bodies) Glad I did I it before though. My rating is for the building. This is architecturally the most breathtaking building in our great country. Worth going up to take a picture or just take it in If a natural beauty site can be five stars why can't this sublime building? Sigh

The United States Capitol is one of those places that is hard to put into words even after I have…read morebeen there. Standing in front of it for the first time, the scale and the history of what the building represents hit differently than any photo or textbook ever prepared me for. The exterior alone was worth the trip, but stepping inside was where it really got me. Tours are free and worth booking in advance through my representative's office if I wanted a more personal experience, though the general public tours are well organized and cover a lot of ground. Security moved quickly and the process for getting in was straightforward. The viewing gallery pass system is a separate step that felt a little clunky, so I factored that in and did not expect it to be seamless. Inside, the dome area is the centerpiece and genuinely one of the more impressive architectural spaces I have walked through in this country. The statuary hall has pieces representing every state, and the artwork throughout the building carries a lot of the same weight I would expect from a place this tied to American history. It did not feel exactly like a museum, more like a building that happens to have centuries of context built into every room. I would plan for a couple of hours at minimum to take it in properly rather than just moving through. Weekdays tend to feel calmer and the guided tours give a lot more context than wandering on my own would.

Was cool and one of the most beautiful buildings I've seen…read more Old bible. Books. Paintings. Sculptures. Stairs. Reading room with no books?

I have only visited the Library of Congress at a personal level a couple of times. Other visits…read morewere due to events/meetings there. If you are visiting D.C., I cannot stress the importance of a stop here. To this day, it remains the largest library in the world. Pretty impressive. It's also the oldest federal cultural institution. Periodicals, books, etc. available in over 470 languages. More than 178 million pieces of articles from manuscripts, recordings, photos, printed materials, to books and so on. Library acts as a source of research for Members of Congress and handles copyright laws. This building and all its components are an important part of our nation's history.

What's prettier than the White House, the Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian put…read moretogether? Yes, Ariana Grande is a good answer, but I was looking for the Executive Office on 17th St! A long time ago, the love of my life used to say that this building was the highlight of her trips to DC, and I can see why. I remember walking with her in the pouring rain next to it, and taking pictures of her exposing herself in front of it. Times change... But this building never did. It's glorious and resplendent. It reminds me of something in France, but better kept, perhaps. It looks palatial. If the White House is a little underwhelming then this executive office is completely awe-inspiring. It's level with the Capitol as my favourite building in the DC area, and is the easiest 5-star rating I've given since my Cousin Daniel got drunk and showed me the ropes.

Didn't really have a lot of time to roam around Pennsylvania Ave. And my friend and I, being…read moreslightly less than ignorant didn't know that the BACK of the WHITE HOUSE would be on Pennsylvania Ave. ** Not impressed** So our pictures we're not exactly anythng to brag about. So we decided to take pictures in front of the Executive Office of the President where the FRONT of this architecture was much more impressive than the BACK of the White House on Pennsylvania Ave. Still a great experience to roam DC and take in the history and political side of the US. (You don't get much of that or appreciate it as much coming from the west coast. Hence, the ignorance of the FRONT vs the BACK of the WHITE HOUSE. =X)

I'm an executive branch alum, so I give the EEOB five out of five bald eagles. Sure, the United…read moreStates Capitol houses TWO chambers, and the Supreme Court Building allegedly has a basketball court at the top. But can you bowl a perfect game at the legislature or the judiciary? NOPE. President Truman was a visionary for having this bowling alley installed. Truly ahead of his time, making sure pins could fall while democracy stands strong. Absolutely worth getting a job in the executive branch to sign up for a chance to bowl here. Oh, and there's other stuff in the building too, but bowling in the basement is what really drives good government.

I love visiting this building more than the White House. It has such a history and great people…read morewatching. Try to contact your Congress person to get a tour.

The national mall is a must. If you are visiting DC it is a really cool part of history and a…read morelovely place to walk around. You can make it a few hours, a whole day, or just take a morning jog around the park. There are so many open spaces to picnic or let the kids play. There are also many iconic restaurants and museums near by. You can't miss this stop if you are in DC. My pictures are only a few of the highlights. There are so many iconic spots you have to check out.

The National Mall in Washington, D.C. is a must-see, packed with iconic landmarks and museums all…read morein one walkable area. It was amazing to see so much history packed into a surprisingly easy to walk and navigate area. The monuments, the museums, the historical sites and buildings. The rich history of our nation, packed into one day trip. It's a once in a lifetime experience.

They open up the Commandant's House to the public once a year for the Barracks Row festival. It's…read morefantastic and free! They basically let you wander through on your own. It's 3 floors, and the oldest occupied house in DC (the British never burned this one down for unknown reasons). Definitely do this if you're lucky enough to be around in mid-Sept.

On the U.S. Capitol grounds is a historic summer house that's often open to the public to escape…read morethe sun, use the drinking fountain or east on one of the seats inside.

We were excited to stumble upon this cute little place outside the Capitol building. It's actually…read morea virtual geocache site so we were excited about that as well. It's a great place to take a seat in the shade. There's a fresh fountain there so you can wash your hands or cool off there as well.

A very well preserved residence of Frederick Douglas . Not in the greatist areas of our great…read moreCapital, but has a private parking lot next to the Visitor Center. The house sits on a hill overlooking the city. You can see several recognizable landmarks from the house & the grounds. The walk from the Visitor Center has a lot of stairs so be prepared, along with tight stairways within the house. There were a couple of Seniors on our tour and they definitely struggled to navigate the house. Just something to consider when planning a tour with young children and older family members. The Visitot Center has a small gift shop, a nice Stamp Cancelation desk with several stamps. Some informational displays and a small theater that shows an older film about Frederick Douglas. Our Tour guide (a young man) was amazing !!! He told the story of Mr. Douglas, his contributions and of his wife who was an intricate part of his life. We left knowing way more than we did when we arrived. Definitely a must stop for all history buffs. 5 Stars for our Ranger Tour guide.

We had a 1:15pm tour and arrived around 1:00pm. While waiting for our tour, we went into a little…read moretheater type room and watched a movie of Frederick Douglass which was interesting. Wheew, getting up to the main house entrance was a little workout. I guess I'm out of shapes. There are a lot of stairs to climb. Shortly after arriving at the entrance we were met by a park ranger to start the tour. The home is well preserved. When there's carpet, they like you to stay on the carpet, no leaning on any parts of the home, we toured all parts of the house except for the attic that was turned into rooms. I think we toured 4 of the 10 rooms. There were 3 Master Bedrooms.