07-08-2007
From: Caroline
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 11:45 AM
To: Walter
Subject: DC Tours
Thank you for contacting Senator Chambliss’ office regarding your upcoming visit to Washington , D.C. We are glad you will be visiting and look forward to making this a fun and educational trip for you.
Unfortunately, the White House is full during the dates you wish to visit. I have kept your file open so that I can call you if anything opens up during the timeframe you’ll be in town. Due to the large volume of request The White House receives daily, they start accepting requests up to 6 months in advance so the more notice we have, the better the chances of getting in. Furthermore, school Spring Breaks and the summer months are our busiest tour season. I do encourage you to stop by the White House Visitor Center located at the southeast corner of 15th and E Streets.
I was happy to coordinate a VIP staff led Capitol tour on August 13th at 1:00 p.m. Please report to our office in room 416 of the Senate Russell Office Building , which is located at the intersection of Constitution and Delaware Avenues on Capitol Hill (across the street from the Capitol).
I was also able to coordinate a tour of the Library of Congress on August 14th at 8:30 a.m. Please enter the Thomas Jefferson Building ’s ground level carriage doors on First Street, SE . Please arrive a few minutes to allow for security check.
Below are some additional tours your group might enjoy:
George Washington's Mount Vernon is not only America 's most popular historic home - it is also the nation's oldest historic preservation project. Walk through the mansion and explore history firsthand. For more information and directions, please visit www.mountvernon.org. There is a food court for your group to have lunch.
The National Mall (in between Independence and Constitution Avenues). Here you can explore the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, WWII Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial - a short walk to the left you will find the FDR and Jefferson Memorials as well as the tidal basin. *If you are interested in riding to the top of the Washington Monument , advance tickets are recommended. Follow this link to reserve your tickets (we cannot do that here. http://www.nps.gov/wamo/experience/experience.htm
The Smithsonian Museums are also located on the Mall. Further information can be found at www.smithsonian.org.
Union Station is a great stopping point for lunch as they have a wonderful food court, good restaurants and many shops.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (also known as The Mint) is open to the public. The ticket booth is located on Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly 15th Street ). They offer same day tickets only. The ticket booth opens at 8:00 a.m. - Monday through Friday, and closes when all tickets have been distributed. Lines form early and tickets go quickly, most days’ tickets are gone by 9:00 a.m. Please plan accordingly.
The Supreme Court is open Monday-Friday and offers group tours every hour on the hour. http://www.supremecourtus.gov/
The Spy Museum has been a hit since it opened a few years ago. Advance tickets are recommended as spring and summer are their heaviest tour season. You can by them online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800.551.SEAT. The Spy Museum is located at the corner of F and 9th Streets. Take Metro to Gallery Place / China Town (red line). More information can be found at www.spymuseum.org.
Finally, I highly recommend visiting Arlington Cemetery . http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/
For places to stay, a map of the area, etc. this is a user-friendly link
http://maps.mapnetwork.com/dc/wctc/index.asp
Metro
http://www.wmata.com
Things to do and see in DC
www.washington.org
On behalf of Senator Chambliss, I hope you have a wonderful visit to DC.
Sincerely,
Caroline
From: Caroline
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 11:45 AM
To: Walter
Subject: DC Tours
Thank you for contacting Senator Chambliss’ office regarding your upcoming visit to Washington , D.C. We are glad you will be visiting and look forward to making this a fun and educational trip for you.
Unfortunately, the White House is full during the dates you wish to visit. I have kept your file open so that I can call you if anything opens up during the timeframe you’ll be in town. Due to the large volume of request The White House receives daily, they start accepting requests up to 6 months in advance so the more notice we have, the better the chances of getting in. Furthermore, school Spring Breaks and the summer months are our busiest tour season. I do encourage you to stop by the White House Visitor Center located at the southeast corner of 15th and E Streets.
I was happy to coordinate a VIP staff led Capitol tour on August 13th at 1:00 p.m. Please report to our office in room 416 of the Senate Russell Office Building , which is located at the intersection of Constitution and Delaware Avenues on Capitol Hill (across the street from the Capitol).
I was also able to coordinate a tour of the Library of Congress on August 14th at 8:30 a.m. Please enter the Thomas Jefferson Building ’s ground level carriage doors on First Street, SE . Please arrive a few minutes to allow for security check.
Below are some additional tours your group might enjoy:
George Washington's Mount Vernon is not only America 's most popular historic home - it is also the nation's oldest historic preservation project. Walk through the mansion and explore history firsthand. For more information and directions, please visit www.mountvernon.org. There is a food court for your group to have lunch.
The National Mall (in between Independence and Constitution Avenues). Here you can explore the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, WWII Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Korean War Memorial - a short walk to the left you will find the FDR and Jefferson Memorials as well as the tidal basin. *If you are interested in riding to the top of the Washington Monument , advance tickets are recommended. Follow this link to reserve your tickets (we cannot do that here. http://www.nps.gov/wamo/experience/experience.htm
The Smithsonian Museums are also located on the Mall. Further information can be found at www.smithsonian.org.
Union Station is a great stopping point for lunch as they have a wonderful food court, good restaurants and many shops.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (also known as The Mint) is open to the public. The ticket booth is located on Raoul Wallenberg Place (formerly 15th Street ). They offer same day tickets only. The ticket booth opens at 8:00 a.m. - Monday through Friday, and closes when all tickets have been distributed. Lines form early and tickets go quickly, most days’ tickets are gone by 9:00 a.m. Please plan accordingly.
The Supreme Court is open Monday-Friday and offers group tours every hour on the hour. http://www.supremecourtus.gov/
The Spy Museum has been a hit since it opened a few years ago. Advance tickets are recommended as spring and summer are their heaviest tour season. You can by them online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800.551.SEAT. The Spy Museum is located at the corner of F and 9th Streets. Take Metro to Gallery Place / China Town (red line). More information can be found at www.spymuseum.org.
Finally, I highly recommend visiting Arlington Cemetery . http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/
For places to stay, a map of the area, etc. this is a user-friendly link
http://maps.mapnetwork.com/dc/wctc/index.asp
Metro
http://www.wmata.com
Things to do and see in DC
www.washington.org
On behalf of Senator Chambliss, I hope you have a wonderful visit to DC.
Sincerely,
Caroline
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