Sen. Husted’s staff is here to support Ohioans in planning a trip to Washington, D.C., where they can experience historic attractions around the city. The office recommends planning visits to Washington as early as possible. Tours of many attractions fill up quickly, so it is important to get request(s) submitted as soon as possible. Without ample advance notice, the office can’t guarantee tours.

The White House

Sen. Husted’s office would be happy to submit a White House tour request on Ohioans’ behalf. The White House calendar opens for requests three months prior to the desired date. Unfortunately, the White House will not accommodate tour requests with less than two weeks’ notice. Please keep in mind that the White House does not have tours on Sunday or Monday. The White House tour schedule is subject to change, with little notice, based on inclement weather or official use.

In accordance with Department of Homeland Security protocols for White House tours, all participants aged 18 and older are now required to present a REAL ID or a valid passport. Tour participants under the age of 18 are not required to present an ID or passport. The White House has announced that individuals who do not present a REAL ID or passport on the day of their scheduled tour will be denied entry.

The U.S. Capitol

Senate offices are permitted to take groups of up to 15 people on a tour and must follow Capitol Visitor Center guidelines. Schools and larger groups can now book tours of up to 50 people led by the Capitol Visitor Center. Sen. Husted’s office is happy to reserve these tours for Ohioans depending on availability.

Staff-led tours are available Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and are planned on a first-come, first-served basis.

More D.C. attractions: 

Monuments and Memorials

• Washington Monument
• Jefferson Memorial
• Lincoln Memorial
• Teddy Roosevelt Memorial
• Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial
• Vietnam Memorial
• Iwo Jima/Marine Corps War Memorial
• Korean War Memorial
• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Museums and More

• U.S. Botanical Gardens
• U.S. Supreme Court
• Library of Congress
• National Archives
• Smithsonian Institute Building
• Holocaust Memorial Museum
• National Air and Space Museum
• National Gallery of Art
• National Museum of African American History and Culture
• National Museum of African Art
• National Museum of American Art
• National Museum of American History
• National Portrait Gallery
• National Zoo
• Navy Museum
• Renwick Gallery
• Revolution Museum
• Sackler Gallery