Washington, DC in March
 

My husband and I will be traveling to DC March 2006. What is the best way to get a visit in the White House. How is the weather mid March?

Write your congressman's office. They'll get you tickets for a tour. The weather could be anything from a blizzard to gorgeous and 70 degrees. (Sorry, but that is just the way it is in that area! I lived there for over 30 years.) Usually it tends to be pretty nice -- although this past year it seemed that Spring took FOREVER to get there.

I don't think your representatives/senators can just get you tickets these days. You have to be scheduled for a group or visit with someone from the representatives' office. Check out the White House web site for details.

Definitely check the White House website--I remember doing so myself when the info was changing frequently. As for the weather, it's likely to be cool and rainy, although as uhoh says, it's a changebale time of year. Bring layers to wear, including one waterproof one and some sturdy shoes and you'll be fine.

I live in DC and March is March, about the same as most moderate US climates. Probably not terribly cold, but pretty blah. Not a lot is in bloom yet, nor the trees with leaves, so it's just kind of ugly, or at least nothing particularly attractive. Once in a while there is snow in March, but that is rare and then it is very light and doesn't last much, if at all. I've never heard of a blizzard in March, don't agree with busted on that one (and I've lived here a long time). There have been blizzards in February, usually the first two weeks.

Don't you have to be in groups of at least ten in order to get a tour?

Yep.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/tours/

Call your Representative and/or Senator's office to see about the White House tour. I had a group of 12 and a tour was no problem. I scheduled about 3 months in advance. Speak personally with the person at your Representative's office about your trip and ask if there are any group tours at that time that wouldn't mind you tagging along.

The tour itself was pretty informal. It is self-guided with guards stationed in each room. You have to enter with your group at the allotted time, but them are free to take as much or as little time walking through as you need. Since you are planning early, chances are there is or will be a tour that you can hook up with at one of your three options (two Senators, one Representative).

If all else fails, the White House Visitor's Center is a great resource with plenty of interesting items exhibited. Try for a tour, but don't be too disappointed if you don't get one!