The White House

Historic houses & mansions

The White House

Washington D.C., United States

The White House, completed in 1800, is the official residence of U.S. Presidents, a neoclassical gem designed by James Hoban, nestled in Washington D.C.'s political heart.

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Tickets
Book ahead
Crowds
Very busy, go early
Best months
Apr–May, Sep–Oct

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