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The White House and President’s Park

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About The White House and President’s Park

The White House is owned by the American people and stewarded by the National Park Service. It is more than the President's residence; it is a site for protests and national discourse about what it means to be American. As one of the most iconic sites in the country, the White House and President's Park seeks to tell the stories of all people who have lived, worked, and visited.

From the National Park Service.

State
District of Columbia
Designation
National Park
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to The White House and President’s Park.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

White House Visitor Center

Mon
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Tue
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Wed
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Thu
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Fri
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Sat
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Sun
7:30AM - 4:00PM

The White House Visitor Center

Weather and when to go

The Washington, DC, area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Precipitation averages 2-4” monthly, year-round. The warmest months are June, July, and August, with average highs in the 80s (~31) combined with high humidity. Temperatures often climb into the 90s (~34). The coldest months are December, January, and February, with average temperatures in the 30s (~3), though lows may dip into the single digits on occasion.

Getting there

The White House is located in downtown Washington, DC, directly north of the Washington Monument. The park boundaries are between 17th and 15th Streets NW on the east and west and between Constitution Ave NW and H St NW on the north and south. The nearest Metro stations are Farragut North/South, McPherson Square, and Federal Triangle. The park visitor center is located at 15th St. & Pennsylvania Ave.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
1450 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20230
Official site
nps.gov/whho

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

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A day-by-day plan for The White House and President’s Park

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Things to do in The White House and President’s Park

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

  • Go sightseeing at President's Park

    Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 50 min

    Every president except George Washington has called the White House and its surrounding grounds his place of work, rest, and solitude. Recognizable around the world, the White Hou…

  • Explore the White House Visitor Center

    Museum Exhibits · about 1.3 hours

    Explore interactive exhibits, discover historic White House treasures, watch a free film, and get to know the White House as a home, office, symbol, and stage.

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