Senate and House Office Buildings
Senate and House Office Buildings
Senate and House Office Buildings
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Neighborhood: Upper Northwest
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- Union Station • 8 min walk
- Capitol South • 10 min walk
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand3,777 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Most of the reviews posted here seem to confuse the Capitol Building for the Senate and House Office Buildings, which in reality flank the Capitol Building. If you plan to meet your Congressional Representative or Senator, you will in all likelihood actually meet in one of these buildings and not the Capitol itself.
Written 7 September 2023
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William O
Westfield, MA55 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
This is a must see. Many people might want to see how our country is actually ruin and this is a good opportunity. If you plan ahead, you can see a congressional session live. It may seem a bit boring but it is worth it. Don’t miss it.
Written 25 July 2023
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Leonardo
Dublin, Ireland10 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Great experience. The visit was guided and we got to see a lot while also learning about the fact and history of the place. I’d totally recommend it!
Written 5 August 2022
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Naina-Damani
London, UK1,032 contributions
Jun 2019
Elegant and iconic architecture. The Imperial Executive Building is located on the Constitution Avenue.
Written 19 May 2020
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Suellen T
Sydney, Australia593 contributions
Jan 2020
We visited the Capitol Building and went on a tour which was very good. The building is impressive and the history interesting. The tour guide was excellent. We were there during the impeachment trial and fortuate to receive tickets to the Senate observation area. This was fascinating to watch such an historic event and in real time.
Overall, our day spent in this building was one of the highlights of our US visit.
Overall, our day spent in this building was one of the highlights of our US visit.
Written 30 April 2020
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david b
5 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We visited the Capitol building as tourists and found the staff, service and food on offer to be fantastic.
So good that on the day we checked out of our hotel we went back to the cafe for breakfast instead of eating at the hotel. The manager recognised us and came over to talk and say hi.
Thank you.
So good that on the day we checked out of our hotel we went back to the cafe for breakfast instead of eating at the hotel. The manager recognised us and came over to talk and say hi.
Thank you.
Written 18 January 2020
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TXMARTINS
Atlanta, GA3,438 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Make sure that you plan to allow time to go through security if you have a timed pass or meeting. Just off the Capitol this is easy to access walking from Union Station.
Written 16 January 2020
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Jim Spears
Washington DC, DC3 contributions
Dec 2019
Very proud to this great monument. One can feel the poignant moments of history created in these hallowed walls.
Written 5 January 2020
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vipin k
New Delhi, India262 contributions
Sep 2019
This place is the central for all American Legislation..Very beautiful building across a water body.The tourists can watch from a distance but beautiful architecture to watch
Written 26 December 2019
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James W
Birmingham, AL956 contributions
Aug 2019
It is free but security is high. You need your government STAR ID to get through the door. and there is a low grade TSA style checkpoint, but otherwise it is interesting with lots of open doors and lots of the politicians walking around.
Written 9 November 2019
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helene l
Brussels, Belgium44 contributions
Good morning, My husband and I (French) would like to get a tour of the Senate. We will be in Washington DC between 29th of March and 2nd of April. How to get this organised? book tickets? thanks so much. Regards
Ken H
Hollywood, FL1 contribution
Can I view the senate in session
Tom M
Fairfield, OH236 contributions
Yes. You must obtain a Senate chamber pass from one of your Senators, for a specific date (and may have a designated entry time as well). First, make sure the Senate is in session on the day you plan to observe (Senate session schedules are available on the US Senate web site), and by all means, reserve well in advance (you can pick up your pass at your Senator's office the day before). NO photography is permitted in the chamber.
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