Things to see in Washington, DC

Tourist offices

Destination DC

Address: 4th Floor, 901 Seventh Street, NW, DC 20001-3719
Tel: (202) 789 7000.
Opening Hours:

Mon-Fri 0900–1700.

www.washington.org

Destination DC can supply guides and maps of the city and has a number of specialist staff to help with any queries you may have. There are also tourist information centres at Union Station and at all three Washington, DC airports.


Passes

Although there are no official city passes, the NOW pass scheme (tel: (866) 698 1108; www.thenowpass.com) costs $59.95 for seven days and includes hop-on, hop-off access to Big Bus sightseeing buses as well as admission to many of the city’s main attractions.

Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.