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The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20500

Featured Review : Himself and Yours Truly have toured the White House, home to the sitting president of the United States, on three different occasions spaced over a period of nearly four decades. During this time, growing security conce...See Full Review

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The White House Reviews

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Touring America’s ‘First Home’

  • 4 out of 5 stars by BawBaw from West Virginia, West Virginia
  • April 11, 2012
Touring America’s ‘First Home’
Quote: Himself and Yours Truly have toured the White House, home to the sitting president of the United States, on three different occasions spaced over a period of nearly four decades. During this time, growing security concerns have made for very... Read the full The White House review

From journal Pastimes with Presidents

The White House

  • 4 out of 5 stars by mafnet from Lake Forest, California
  • November 20, 2006
Quote: Unfortunately, the White House is not open for tours, but we got to see it from the outside. Honestly, I wasn't as impressed with it as I was when I saw pictures. It is still beautiful and all, but it doesn't have that same splendor people always... Read the full The White House review

From journal Washington, D.C.

The White House

  • 2 out of 5 stars by hellbunnie from Dublin, Ireland
  • October 7, 2006
Quote: I don't if they let people in on tours anymore, but you certainly can't just show up and get a tour. Still, you've got to at least take a walk around and see the outside...

From journal A Week in Washington D.C.

United States Government: The White House

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Sushi333 from Phoenix, Arizona
  • August 20, 2006
Quote: With all the security and whatnot, it was difficult to get in for a tour, but worth it! To get a tour, you must arrange it with your Congressman. We were told our tour was on a Monday, but it was changed twice! Eventually we got it all worked out... Read the full The White House review

From journal Washington D.C.

White House

  • 5 out of 5 stars by catronma from Nixa, Missouri
  • November 14, 2005
White House
Quote: A little tip: you can walk fairly close to the White House. The road is closed, so do not drive, but you can walk up to the gate and take some great pictures and sometimes see people coming and going. Look in the bushes for the Secret Service people!

From journal Washington, D.C., 2005

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The White House

  • 5 out of 5 stars by lgarcia45 from McAllen, Texas
  • July 1, 2005
Quote: Unfortunately, things have changed since my first visit in '91 with regard to visiting the White House. Tours are currently ONLY possible in groups of 10 (private citizens) arranged through your congressman. I applied for my tickets for June in... Read the full The White House review

From journal An Eight-Day Vacation in Washington, D.C.

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The White House

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Amber Autumn from Chalmette, Louisiana
  • May 11, 2005
Quote: "Coolidge was known for his terse speech and reticence. A woman bet her friend that she could get Coolidge to speak to her, which was something he was reluctant to do. She went up to him and said: "Hello, Mr. President, I bet my friend that I... Read the full The White House review

From journal Sightseeing in the Nation's Capitol

The White House

  • 5 out of 5 stars by vampirefan from Mount Pleasant, North Carolina
  • January 13, 2005
The White House
Quote: One of the most well-known addresses is right here in Washington at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, currently home to George and Laura Bush. Since 9/11, the only way to tour the White House is as part of a group, but check www.whitehouse.gov prior to your... Read the full The White House review

From journal Summer fun in D.C.

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White House

  • 4 out of 5 stars by SMozingo from Dallas, Texas
  • February 15, 2002
Quote: It's a shame that White House tours have been suspended indefinitely. Still the most recognized home in America, the White House embodies the power and statemanship of the executive office, the most powerful office in the world. Every President,... Read the full The White House review

From journal D.C. Highlights

White House Tour

  • 4 out of 5 stars by BeAdventureous! from Little Rock,, Arkansas
  • July 23, 2001
Quote: I was amazed at the myrid of small rooms, they look so large on TV! Lined with plates and china used by every president and his family since Washington, the first room also displayed period furnishings and paintings. The dining room was filled with... Read the full The White House review

From journal Let's Lobby Washington