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Visiting D.C.
Welcome to our home, Washington D.C., the nation's capital. Experience our nation's history and culture by visiting the Smithsonian, Memorials and historic landmarks.

Washington D.C. is a popular destination for Girl Scouts from across the country. The Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital welcomes you and hopes you have an enjoyable visit. For visitors with disabilties, view this accessiblity guide for everything accessible in DC. These suggestions are a starting point for planning your trip and are not exhaustive. Enjoy your planning and we'll see you downtown!

   The Washington, D.C. Visitor's Guide is available free of charge from Destination DC. You may request their publication by calling 1-800-422-8644 Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST.  To learn more click here.

  The D.C. Visitors Information Center allows you to discover things to see and do in our nation's capital. It provides a list of links to other organizations with helpful visitor information.  To learn more click here.

  The Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, D.C. is a professional organization with more than 425 members focused on tourism in the nation's capital. This is your hub to organizations that provide services to the touring public.To learn more click here.

  The Smithsonian was founded in 1846, and is the world's largest museum and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park and nine research facilities.  To learn about the opportunities in D.C. highlighting our heritage, knowledge and culture click here.

  The National Park Service, with the help of volunteers and park partners,  proudly cares for and safeguards nearly 400 locations hosting more than 275 million visitors every year.  The Washington D.C. region has many properties you might consider experiencing. To learn more click here.