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Visiting your nation's capital

As Idaho's Senator, I can assist Idahoans in making arrangements for tours in Washington, DC. While availability is limited, with enough advance notice of your visit, I may be able to reserve special congressional tours of historic places like the US Capitol Building or the White House.

What would you like to do?
A Are you considering a
trip to DC and just
want more information?		 Review available tour options for the most popular attractions
Complete an online request to have information mailed to you
Call or visit my nearest office to request or pick-up information
B Do you already know the dates you will be in DC and want to request specific tours? Review available tour options for the most popular attractions
Submit an online tour request for specific dates
Call or visit my nearest office to discuss or request tours
C Do you need to change
or cancel tours you have
already requested?		 Call my DC tour co-ordinator at 202-224-2752, especially for last minute changes
Call or visit my nearest office for help with tour updates and changes

Advance Notice Required
When requesting congressional tours, the key is advance notice—I cannot stress this enough. There are limited spaces on these tours and they fill up very quickly, especially during the busy spring and summer months. I can never guarantee tickets, but am always willing to try to obtain them for you.

You're invited for coffee in my Washington, DC, office.

Each Tuesday that the Senate is in session, I invite all Idahoans who happen to be in our nation's capital to join me for coffee in my office in suite 520 of the Hart Senate Office Building. Coffees begin at 9am, which is when my office opens, and last about thirty minutes.

It's a great opportunity to visit informally about what's going on back home, or what issues most concern you—the folks I represent.

A Senate photographer is usually available to take pictures, should you want a memento of your visit. Guests are encouraged to come as they are and to dress comfortably, especially if the day's agenda includes seeing any of the historic sights in and around the Capitol Building.

If you plan to be in Washington, DC, I certainly hope you will stop by. Please call my office at 202/224-2752 for specific details.

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Tour details for DC attractions

United States Capitol Building

Congressional Tours

Monday-Friday
9:00am-3:00pm
1 - 1 1/2 hours long

Guided by member of my personal staff

Public Tours

Monday-Friday
9:00am-4:00pm
Begin at East Front entrance

To visit the House or Senate Chambers, stop by my office and request a Gallery Pass.

tel: 202-225-6827 (recording)

Tour Info
Take a Virtual Tour

The White House

Congressional Tours

Tuesday-Saturday
7:30am-12:30pm
Self-guided tours

Please request at least 6 months in advance

Public Tours

White House Tours can only be arranged by a Member of Congress.

tel: 202-456-7041

Tour Info

Library of Congress

Congressional Tours

Monday-Friday
8:30am and 2:00pm

Please request at least 1 month in advance

Led by L.C. docent with introduction to "American Treasures" exhibition.

Public Tours

Monday-Saturday
10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. (No 3:30 tour on Saturdays.)

Special tours can be reserved for groups of 10 to 60, Monday-Friday, between 9:00am and 1:00pm.

tel: 202-707-8000

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Bureau of Engraving & Printing

Congressional Tours

Monday-Friday
One 8:00am tour per day

Please request at least 2 months in advance

Public Tours

Monday-Friday
9:00am to 2pm

Tickets are required for all tours on a first-come, first-served basis. Same day tickets only. The Ticket Booth opens at 8:00 am; lines form early and tickets are gone by 8:30 - 9:00am.

tel: 866-874-2330

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Supreme Court

Congressional Tours

Not offered

For more info on public access to the court, visit:
www.supremecourtus.gov

Public Lectures

Monday-Friday
9:30am to 3:30pm

Public courtroom lecture every hour from 9:30am through 3:30pm, Monday through Friday on a first-come first-served basis. If you arrive 15 minutes early you should get in.

tel: 202-479-3030

Tour Info

National Cathedral

Congressional Tours

Mondays and Wednesdays
One 9:00am tour per day

Please request at least 1 month in advance
Tour lasts up to 1 hour

Public Tours

Monday-Saturday
10:00am to 11:30am
12:45pm-3:30 pm
Sunday 12:45pm-2:30 pm
30 minute tours

May not be open for tours due to scheduled events or services. Check website for event announcements.

tel: 202-364-6616

Tour Info

Kennedy Center

Congressional Tours

Monday-Friday
9:30am or 4:30pm

Saturday-Sunday
9:30am

Please request at least 1 month in advance

Public Tours

Monday-Friday
10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday and Sunday
10:00am-1:00pm
30 minute tours

tel: 202-416-8340

Tour Info

Holocaust Museum

Congressional Tours

Everyday but Yom Kippur and Christmas
10:00am to 5:20pm
Extended Hours (10:00am to 7:50pm) run Tuesdays and Thursdays; April through mid-June

Please request as far in advance as possible

Public Tours

Everyday but Yom Kippur and Christmas
10:00am to 5:20pm
Extended Hours (10:00am to 7:50pm) run Tuesdays and Thursdays; April through mid-June

Passes required and available at the Museum on the day of your visit or in advance. See website for details.

tel: 202-488-0400

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National Archives

Congressional Tours

Monday-Friday
10:00am
Tour lasts 1.5 hours

Please request at least two weeks in advance

Public Tours

Daily at 9:45am

Reservations required for guided tour. See website for details.

tel: 202-488-0400

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