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White House tour as an Indian tourist ? (Indian Embassy does not help)
Is there any way to get a tour of the White House (other than the POTUS inviting you), if your embassy does not organize any tours into the White House?
Indian Embassy does not organize White House ...
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How to tour The White House with a group of people from different states
I am trying to visit The White House with a group of people from different states which means we all have different representatives.
Does each group member need to ask their representative?
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Traveling from Toronto to Washington DC and New Jersey - is quarantine required?
I want to travel to Washington DC from Toronto next week for non-essential purposes. I am a Canadian Permanent Resident and have a US B-2 visa. While I checked with United and they said I am allowed ...
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How to get from Washington Dulles Airport to Charlottesville?
Next week will be my first time on the US and I'll need some help getting around.
I'll be arriving to Washington Dulles International Airport on the 11th of this month at around 3 pm and I need to get ...
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Do we need special permissions to drive from state to state in the United States? [closed]
If I am to rent a car from one state (DC) and then to travel another state (NY) on the United State do I need any special permissions or permits? I'm using a foreign driving license.
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Can I drive in the United States with a Sri Lankan driver's license?
I'm currently in the United States for a short period and would like to know if my local driving license, which was issued in Sri Lanka, would be valid to drive a vehicle here in D.C., United States.
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Visiting Washington DC and I don't want to miss attractions due to tickets being sold out [closed]
I'm visiting Washington DC for the first time and have about 36 hours. I want to make sure I see the major attractions such as the White House and other political historical sites and museums.
Are ...
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How to get to/from the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
I'm visiting Washington DC in the near future and am thinking of visiting the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Since it's located a bit outside the city I'm wondering what'...
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Safety when photographing Washington DC during the wee hours
So I know that many people go to DC to take pictures as well as visit museums.
Unlike others, I plan to be up early and catch the sunrise for the National Mall and be around that area early (5-6AM) ...
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Where can a tourist play horseshoes in Washington, DC?
A Brit who has never been stateside before but has devoted rudimentary study to American folklore plans to visit the Smithsonian Museums in Washington DC. Specifically the Museum of Crafts and the ...
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Can a foreigner rent guns in a shooting range in metro-DC area?
Can a European visitor rent a gun in a range near the metro-DC area?
Unlike the websites of ranges located in New York, the Virginia/Maryland ranges don't seem to specify whether tourists can rent ...
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What is the rationale for requiring White House tours be scheduled through a member of Congress?
According to https://www.whitehouse.gov/participate/tours-and-events
Public tour requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress.
My question is… why is that requirement present? Why ...
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How do I pay for a US parking ticket from the UK?
I went to States recently rented a car from enterprise and in Washington got a parking ticket (100$).
Since it gives 30 days to pay I wasn't in to much of the hurry. When I tried to pay for the ...
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White House tours on weekends?
As a US citizen, to tour the White House you have to go through your member of Congress. I did so, through their website, and they had a field asking for the dates I'd like to do the tour. My ...
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How do multiple "purses" work with DC metro Smatrip cards?
In Washington DC there is a Mass Transportation Benefit Program for many government employees. The FAQ at the bottom of the page says
Are my personal funds separated from my transit benefits on the ...
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Washington, D.C., or just Washington? [closed]
What is the (formal) name of the capital of the United States? Is it "Washington" or "Washington DC"?
I'm aware that "DC" refers to "District of Columbia", which is the non-state internal ...
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Washington DC to Hampton / Newport News by Ferry
I wonder if it is possible and how much it would cost to travel from Washington DC to Newport News (or somewhere near) by boat along the Potomac River?
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How can I witness a United States Supreme Court session?
Supreme Court Visitor Services Page talks about how to enter the building and says that "no photography or video recording is permitted inside the Courtroom" but doesn't really explain how to explain ...
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Wild game for lunch or dinner, in northern Virginia, USA?
I am planning to go to visit friends in northern Virginia and I wonder if there are restaurants or diners or food stands that serve wild game in the area?
Like venison, wild boar, and the like...
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Are there any ships I can travel on from USA to India?
I want to go from Washington DC to India by sea. Is it possible? How many days it will take?
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Two nights in Washington DC, what are good areas to stay?
I will spend two days visiting Washington DC at the end of May (on my way to a professional meeting in Baltimore). I intend to see basic stuff: exterior of the White House, Capitol and/or SCOTUS, ...
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Can we bring a stroller on DC Metrorail?
We're planning a trip to bring my 2.5 year old son to visit the National Museum of Natural History and the National Zoo in the US.
Our hotel is right by the metrorail, and our plan is to take it in ...
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Can tourists visit the White House or the US Capitol Building?
As a tourist in Washington DC, is it possible to visit either the White House, or the US Capitol Building?
If it is possible, does the process differ for US residents and foreign tourists? And do you ...
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Should I take the "scenic route" from Indianapolis to Washington DC?
I'm going to USA on a business/pleasure travel for 1 week in mid-September, and booked open-jaw flight to Indianapolis and then flying home from Washington DC. Since this is would be my first time in ...
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