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(202) 456-1414
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington,
DC
20500
38.89872
-77.036379
Neighborhoods: Washington Mall, Northwest, Northwest Washington
Hours:
Sunday To Saturday From 07:30 AM To 04:00 PM
Last updated 8.28.11
What People Are Saying About White House
Featured Review
Lauren Sloat
Contributor
The White House--designed by architect James Hoban-- has been home to the United States President for more than 200 years on the plot chosen by then-president George Washington and city planner Pierre L'Enfant. It has survived two fires (one caused by the British in 1814 and another in the West Wing during Hoover's term) and is redecorated with each new administration. In addition to the West Wing and other executive offices, it also includes a tennis court, jogging track, swimming pool, movie theater and bowling lane.
Editor's Tips
- When to Go:
- You can walk by Pennsylvania Avenue anytime, but for a tour inside, submit a request to your member of Congress up to six months in advance.
- Know Before You Go:
- There's a visitor's center on the south east corner of 15th Street and E Street open daily, 7:30am-4pm.
- Fun Fact:
- The White House contains 35 bathrooms.
04/03/11
So beautiful
by Joefeedbacker at Citysearch
The greatest country in the world also has the most beautiful place to house the President...and the history is amazing!
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