United States Capitol Visitor Center, Washington D.C.
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Facts and practical information
The United States Capitol Visitor Center is a large underground addition to the United States Capitol complex which serves as a gathering point for up to 4,000 tourists and an expansion space for the US Congress. It is located below the East Front of the Capitol and its plaza, between the Capitol building and 1st Street East. The complex contains 580,000 square feet of space below ground on three floors. The overall project's budget was $621 million. ()
Coordinates: 38°53'20"N, 77°0'26"W
Day trips
United States Capitol Visitor Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: United States Capitol, Statue of Freedom, James A. Garfield Monument, Court of Neptune Fountain.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is United States Capitol Visitor Center open?
United States Capitol Visitor Center is open:
- Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to United States Capitol Visitor Center?
Nearby attractions include Court of Neptune Fountain, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), National Statuary Hall Collection, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), United States Capitol, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), United States Senate Vice Presidential Bust Collection, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).
How to get to United States Capitol Visitor Center by public transport?
The nearest stations to United States Capitol Visitor Center:
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Metro
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Train
- U.S. Capitol (3 min walk)
- Rayburn (6 min walk)
Metro
- Capitol South • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (7 min walk)
- Federal Center Southwest • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (13 min walk)
Bus
- FlixBus Washington Union Station • Lines: 2601, 2602, 2668, N2610 (15 min walk)
- Greyhound (17 min walk)
Tram
- Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (21 min walk)
- H Street & 8th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (26 min walk)