Library of Congress

Location:               Jefferson Building 101 Independence Ave., SE  

Phone:            (202) 707-2905 ; (202) 707-8000 for exhibit schedule; (202) 707-5000 for operator    

Hours:               Mon - Sat 10-5; Tours at 11:30,1, 2:30, and 4 

Admission:         Free   

Metro:             Capitol South

You might spend more time here than you'd expect. The Jefferson Building is beautiful and it is easy to get swept away in the scholarly environment. Additionally, the eclectic collection of artifacts keeps you wondering what is next. Where else could you see Thomas Jefferson's hand-written recipe for ice-cream?

Try to see one of the free classic films shown in the Mary Pickford Theater. Call (202) 707-5677.