As the Representative for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District, I am glad that you are interested in visiting Washington, D.C. The Nation’s Capitol belongs to the people and citizens of the United States should visit and personally experience the living history of our republic.
It is my pleasure to offer assistance to those I represent who are able to make the journey to our Nation's capital. Please fill out the electronic tour request form below or contact Ted Piper in my Washington, D.C. Office for his assistance in planning your trip. Further down, I have also included links to several other website that you may find useful.
I can provide you with a personalized tour of the United States Capitol and my staff can help to arrange a number of other tours for you as well. However, I must inform you that no matter how much notice is given, the White House routinely denies tour requests.
I look forward to your visit.
Tours can be reserved through my office for the following attractions:
(Please note that White House Tours are available on an extremely limited basis. Please make requests for White House Tours at least 3 months in advance.)
- U.S. Capitol
- U. S. Supreme Court
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The above links lead to public tour information websites for each of these locations.
The following attractions are publicly arranged:
- The National Archives
Open to the public - The National Cathedral
Open to the public at 9:15 am on Monday and Wednesdays. - The United States Memorial Holocaust Museum
Open to the public; Reserve free tickets online or call (800) 400-9373
Due to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the following tour services have been cancelled or altered temporarily or permanently:
- Pentagon- Closed Indefinitely
- CIA- Closed Indefinitely
- FBI- Closed Indefinitely
- US Department of State- Closed Indefinitely
- US Department of Treasury- Closed Indefinitely
Web Resources to prepare for a trip to Washington, DC
- Metro/DC Subway and Public Transit Site
- WETA D.C. Public Television Resource
- Congressional online guide to Washington, D.C.
Reservations for tours through my office should be made at least 3-4 months in advance and space on tours is limited. If you have contacted other Oregon offices for tours during your visit (Senators Wyden or Smith or one of the other Oregon Representatives), please let us know so that you are not double-booked for any attractions. If you have any questions, please contact Ted Piper in my Washington, DC office at (202) 225-5711. Please fill out the tour request from below.