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White House Visitors Center

1450 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC
202-208-1631
Ranked #94 of 215 attractions in Washington DC
3.5 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Activities: Group tours/day tour
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Napa, California
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108 reviews 108 reviews
Reviews in 64 cities Reviews in 64 cities
88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Since I didn’t have enough time to submit my request for an actual tour of the white house, I decided this would just have to do. You are able to get a bit of the history of the White House so it was interesting. Just don’t expect recreated rooms of the white house. There is no fee to enter and... More

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Milford, Delaware
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Not vey large but full of interesting facts. There is a short film and comfy chairs that tell little known facts about the White House. I learned a lot. Not too crowded either More

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Monroe, Michigan
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Free. Located in the Commerce Building. The short, screen presentation is definitely worth seeing. However, while the other artifacts, exhibits, and photograph presentations are interesting and informative, there is not much else here that will hold the interest of many people. This building and many attractions in D.C. require a security check. More

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Salt_Lake
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

The exhibits were not interactive, so would not be good for families with children. Much more could be done with the visitor center and space. The store sold very limited items, so if you are seeking soveigners don't rely on purchasing them here. If you go here watch the video to learn about rooms in the white house. Plan on... More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

They have a cool 20 minute video that shows the history of the White house, and then gives you a tour. There are lots of picture displays, a kid's area, and a gift shop. Including the 20 minute video my wife and I were in and out in 40 minutes or so. More

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Hernando, Florida
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

Really can't rate what was inside because I gave up waiting on the line. My guess is there weren't enough employees to handle the crowd. More

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Syracuse, New York
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
106 helpful votes 106 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

If I were not visiting the White House, I would not go out of my way to see the visitor's center. it is mostly photos and reading..... interesting, but kids would be bored. We went before going to the White House tour, mainly for the bathroom. There are no bathrooms while on the White House tour. You do not need... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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206 reviews 206 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012
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Located on the north side of the Commerce Dept building, this is a good place to get the information you need about visiting sites in DC. Also, the building is worth a walk-around and remember the Aquarium is in the same building, so combine these activities for a good morning's DC visit. More

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See 108 more reviews by TolerantTraveler for Washington DC
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

This is nothing more than a gift shop but you can get a picture of yourself behind a replica of the presidential desk. More

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South Boston, Virginia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

My father and I recently visited DC. Last year I visited the White House visitor's center and was given a wonderful, informative tour of President's Park. This year I wanted my father to enjoy this tour as well. We had a wonderful tour guide which is an employee of the National Park Service. They offer one of the most informative,... More

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