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| One of the most riveting attractions in Washington D.C.,
the FBI tour includes a sharp-shooting demonstration performed by a real FBI agent, as
well as a look at the crime labs. The tour is very popular, so plan accordingly. |
J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation
Building
Location: 935 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington 20004
Phone:
(202) 324-3447
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:45am- 4:15pm
Admission: Free
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial (Green and Yellow lines)
Metro Center (Blue, Orange, Red and Green [Peak] Lines)
Gallery Place (Red Line)
The Tour of the FBI Headquarters is one of the most
popular in the city. Get in line early for your free tickets, or it could be a long wait.
During the height of the tourist season, the wait for tickets has been known to reach four
hours. The line shouldn't be that long this autumn, so if you get the opportunity, see the
tour - it will make you glad you're on their side.
Of course, kids can't wait for the live fire-arms
demonstration at the end of the tour, but older children and adults will appreciate the
informative tour. The section on spy Aldrich Ames and the results of his treason is
very interesting.
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