Walking Tour of US Capitol Exterior
2 h
By walk
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About this activity
Learn why it took nearly 40 years to build the original Capitol building and why it has been continually enlarged. Enjoy stories told of famous incidents and crucial events that have taken place inside. Hear about the daily activities that occur in and around the building as well as the history and purpose of the buildings that make up the Capitol complex.
Tour content:
• The Senate Park Commission and the City Beautiful movement’s effect in the nation’s capital
• The concept of a Capitol
• The Capitol complex today
• Choosing the site
• Construction history
• The Senate extension
• The Capitol Grounds
• The plan of the city
• The original sandstone building: Senate wing, Library of Congress, Rotunda, House wing
• Inaugurations
• Constructing the extensions and dome
• The House extension
• Dome and the Statue of Freedom
• How to tour the public areas of the interior and see the Houses of Congress in session
• Contacting your Congresspeople and Senators
• Where to have lunch
• Other sights to see and tour nearby
The guide will also be available after the tour to answer questions.
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Tour content:
• The Senate Park Commission and the City Beautiful movement’s effect in the nation’s capital
• The concept of a Capitol
• The Capitol complex today
• Choosing the site
• Construction history
• The Senate extension
• The Capitol Grounds
• The plan of the city
• The original sandstone building: Senate wing, Library of Congress, Rotunda, House wing
• Inaugurations
• Constructing the extensions and dome
• The House extension
• Dome and the Statue of Freedom
• How to tour the public areas of the interior and see the Houses of Congress in session
• Contacting your Congresspeople and Senators
• Where to have lunch
• Other sights to see and tour nearby
The guide will also be available after the tour to answer questions.
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
70%
Sport
30%
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