United States Capitol

On January, 21, 2013, President Obama took the oath of office and delivered his second inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.  Read more

Register your visit online to avoid the long lines . After the tour you gotta get the special Senates and House passes and check them out!

In addition to its active use by Congress , the Capitol building is a museum of American art and history. Each year, it is visited by an millions of people from around the world. Read more

Get a free tour from the interns of your Congressman or Congresswoman. Call ahead, make the appointment, dodge the lines , walk in underground tunnels , eat in a Capitol Hill cafeteria for lunch .

Tour is neat, shorter than expected. Restaurant is cafeteria , pricey by food is good. Cool looking Capitol dessert , tastes like rubber

Use the underground tunnel between the Capitol and the congress library . Don't need to go to an extra security check and more lines .

An all-around historical and architecturally amazing building to see up-close. There were no tours the day I was there, though, so we have to go back.

Very good location, like a statue . You can watch around from the stairs and big garden in the front.

Gorgeous must see place in D.C.

Amazing history and architecture . Book the tour and also visit House of Representatives Debating Chamber and Exhibition Hall. Allow at least half a day.

Tours are available even if you didn't reserve . Visit the Senate Gallery by getting a ticket from the Senate Admissions desk. Take the tunnel to the Library of Congress to avoid doing security again.

It is the Temple of American Democracy. The people on the floors might be imperfect, but the Institution and beauty of the place will overwhelm you. Try to get tickets to a State of the Union address

I didn’t go inside. But the building is majestic. I absolutely loved seeing it and getting photos.

Book early so you can even get in. Book earlier and you can see politics in action. You have to request access to see the actual chambers.

If you want a tour , reach out to your Congressperson and ask for an intern to show you around the House and Senate chambers. It's our building, we the people, so get to know it.

Make sure to get your tickets in advance—this is one of the most crowded of all the DC spots.

See and do everything!!!! The flags are flying, both houses are in session. A must do!!! #history

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Impressive size and the detailed architecture , take your time to discover!

A magnificent building and architecture . The guided tours inside are a must do. Worth the experience.

Great new visitor center. Can get really noisy especially when grade school classes come through.

The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. Begun in 1793, the Capitol has been built, burnt, rebuilt, extended, and restored.

Amazing tour . Guidance all around with a history class by heart.

Ask your congressman to invite you on the "Inside the Dome" tour . Only 20 people on tour , you climb inside the dome itself and then take photos from the cupola. Fantastic views !

Super amazing place you can not visit. Book a visit online for free

Look forward to Bringing the Charity of @ a penny for water to join its Counterpart already there - maybe you can make this Dream Happen and some Magic can Happen

Contact your senator or congressperson to get information on tours or visit the CVC for a red coat tour . Also make sure to check out the Senate and House galleries as well to see congress in action.

Climate Riders: Hooray! You made it! You pedaled all the way from the heart of Manhattan to Washington D.C. to raise money and awareness for a sustainable future!

The heart of the United States politics. They offer tours as well , I'd highly recommend a tour to see the inside of this historic building .

Want a great photo angle? Head not o the center but to the right side (when facing the bldg). You'll find the Capitol peeking behind 2 trees . Love that angle!

Amazing architecture . One of the few places that looks as big in person as it does on film .

Although I cannot say much about the people that reside within its walls, to see it with the scaffolding around the dome right now is quite interesting

The will of the people shall be the basis of the government; this will shall be expressed in periodic and genuine elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be by secret vote.

Amazing stories, videos and people at Memorial Day 2019! Some drinks would have made it complete though...

This building has more history than any other building in Washington , D.C. I love interning for my senator and working in this amazing building.

Call your senator 's office and arrange the tour ahead of time - April is crazy busy!

Cool thing to do inside: under the main rotunda (dome) have 2 ppl stand on opposite sides of floor, have 1 speak softly & see if the other can hear what was said. Learned this in grade school trip :)

This official guide to state statues brings you information on statues in the U.S. Capitol donated by individual states to honor people notable in their history. Read more

Free tour and a lot of information about Congress , amazing!

My favorite building. So much history and beauty ????????

Take the tour and learn something, then watch C-SPAN and realize you know more about government than the people on TV .

Never bring perfume in your purse ! I learned the hard way; there is 3 oz bottle of body spray (bought specifically for my trip :| ) outside in the trash right now. I am not happy!!

The U.S. Capitol Building now serves a museum of history. It's one of the most visited buildings in Washington D.C. each year.

A must see landmark in DC. Amazing architecture and super stunning.

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Beautiful, the main capitol of the US

Book in advance for a guided tour .

Great tour and movie beforehand is great for a quick nap ????

A must visit. Great photo ops. So much history.

Get your tickets for the tours the day before to avoid long lines and plan your day accordingly....no food allowed in some buildings, so if you pack any fruit eat it before the checkpoints or trash :(