The White House and President's Park
The White House is owned by the American people and stewarded by the National Park Service.
Photo: NPS / Kelsey Graczyk / NPS
About The White House and President's Park
The White House is owned by the American people and stewarded by the National Park Service. It is more than the President's residence; it is a site for protests and national discourse about what it means to be American. As one of the most iconic sites in the country, the White House and President's Park seeks to tell the stories of all people who have lived, worked, and visited.
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Driving times from The White House and President's Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
White House Visitor Center
- Mon
- 7:30AM - 4:00PM
- Tue
- 7:30AM - 4:00PM
- Wed
- 7:30AM - 4:00PM
- Thu
- 7:30AM - 4:00PM
- Fri
- 7:30AM - 4:00PM
- Sat
- 7:30AM - 4:00PM
- Sun
- 7:30AM - 4:00PM
Activities
Getting there
The Washington, DC, area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Precipitation averages 2-4” monthly, year-round. The warmest months are June, July, and August, with average highs in the 80s (~31) combined with high humidity. Temperatures often climb into the 90s (~34). The coldest months are December, January, and February, with average temperatures in the 30s (~3), though lows may dip into the single digits on occasion.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at The White House and President's Park?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Live Music, Museum Exhibits.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of The White House and President's Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach World War I Memorial (5 min), Ford's Theatre National Historic Site (6 min), Constitution Gardens (7 min), World War II Memorial (7 min), Washington Monument (7 min), Vietnam Veterans Memorial (8 min).