Sabrina Corpac

Review of United States Capitol

Visiting the US Capitol was one of the best highli...

Visiting the US Capitol was one of the best highlights of my Washington DC trip.
I highly recommend creating an account in their Advance Reservation System and scheduling a tour at least three months before the DC trip. There are other tours, like the House and Senate floors, and the North Garden. Check their North Desk for additional touring information- but still schedule at least the main tour months before. Go to your tour line at least ten minutes before your tour time. It s 45 minutes to an hour (whether you want to count the introduction video). The tour guide was helpful and knowledgeable. I don t remember her name but guide was a blue-eyed brunette with an optimistic personality. The Capitol is a very popular attraction so expect hundreds of people inside and out.
There s a lot of history and art in one building. Statues containing heroes from each state. The Michelangelo like fresco painting on the ceiling of the Capitol, containing Washington in the center and a lot of symbols. Paintings containing highlights from early US host.
There s also a hallway connecting to the Library of Congress so if you have a lot of time before or after your tour, check that place out as well.
Also has a gift shop with interesting souvenirs, and a nice cafe with a variety of American food and Pepsi products.