Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, DC
See the United States judicial system in action with a visit to the U.S. Supreme Court, a Greek-style temple that houses the nine-member high court that lays the laws of land. Supreme Court arguments and release of opinion are open to the public, although seating is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visitors can choose to enjoy a three-minute view of the proceedings, or to try to obtain a seat to sit through an entire oral argument or court opinion session. Admission is, of course, free, and the Washington Post publishes a description of current cases.
When court is not in session, there is still plenty to do and see at the Supreme Court. A short film offers a bit of history of the court and the current building, and lectures are often offered in the chamber when the court is not seated. Visitors can also obtain a guide to explore the architecture of the building and its history. From the "Equal Justice Under Law" inscription outside to details of the Court Chamber, this self-guided tour offers all the details of this remarkable building and its history.
Explore the sights and sounds of Washington DC with the Monuments Tour, Capital Sites Tour, or Sites at Night where you bike from 4-8 miles with your guide explaining the importances and fun facts of the different highlighted sites along the way.
This all-day tour will take you to some of the area's most popular monuments and museums, such as National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Institute, the Capitol Building, the FBI Building, and the Library of Congress among various other stops along the tour.
As the lights go down in DC, this three hour journey will take you to see the most popular monuments and buildings, such as the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial among others, truly shine when they are lit up with their own special spotlights.
The Mt Vernon / Arlington Tour offers Washington DC visitors a rich look into the history of our nation as you explore over a dozen landmarks throughout Mt Vernon, Arlington and DC proper.
Explore the sights and sounds of Washington DC with the Monuments Tour, Capital Sites Tour, or Sites at Night where you bike from 4-8 miles with your guide explaining the importances and fun facts of the different highlighted sites along the way.
U.S. Supreme Court is a Tour Stop / Pick Up for the following tours:
All aboard for fun in the nation's capital as you sit back while expert tour guides help you discover the beauty and majesty of Washington DC with a two hour adventure covering Washington's major attractions such as the Lincoln Memorial, Georgetown, Washington National Cathedral, the White House, the museums of the Smithsonian Institution and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial.
We also offer a detail of most tour stops, drive bys and visits with our Tour Connections page.
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