Presented by: Michelle Andino

Activity 8: White House Tour

May 22, 2014
Click here to go to the White House website
OVAL OFFICE FACTS
Located in west wing
Presidents primary
workspace
Each new President
redecorates to suit their
taste
Location allows for easy
access to all staff
Location allows President
to privately go to his
residence on the White
House
Rooms in the White House
Entrance and Cross
Halls
Blue Room
East Room
Diplomatic Room
Green Room
Red Room
State Dining Room
Cross Hall
Blue Room
East Room
Green Room
Red Room
State Dining Room
Amenities
132 rooms
35 bathrooms
6 levels
412 doors
147 windows
28 fireplaces
8 staircases
3 elevators
5 full-time chefs
Tennis court
Jogging track
Swimming pool
Movie theater
Bowling lane
What You Need to Know
Public times:
Tuesdays through Thursday: 7:30 11:00 a.m.
Fridays: 7:30 a.m. to noon
Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

All White House tours are FREE

Scheduling a Tour
Request tour through
Member of Congress
Make request up to 6
months in advance
No less than 21 days in
advance
Acceptable forms of ID:
Government-issued ID card
Government-issued
passport
What not to bring:
Cameras or Video Recorders
Handbags, book backs, backpacks or
purses
Food or beverages, tobacco products,
personal grooming items (i.e.
makeup, lotion, etc.)
Strollers
Any pointed objects
Aerosol containers
Guns, ammunition, fireworks, electric
stun guns, mace, martial arts
weapons/devices, or knives of any
size

Click here to find out more about White House tours.
Dont Leave Without A Souvenir
To complete your White House Experience:
White House Gift Shop
529 14
th
street, NW
One block from the White House!
Click here to visit the White House Gift Shop Website