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White HousevsWashington National Cathedral
Both are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Washington National Cathedral ranks marginally higher than White House. Washington National Cathedral scores 90 with endorsements from 10 sources such as Time Out, Not For Tourists and Atlas Obscura.
White House
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Fodor's
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
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Atlas Obscura Show All Reviews
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington DC, DC 20500
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Concierge "Tours are arranged for groups of ten or more through the offices of a U.S. citizen's member of Congress or an overseas visitor's embassy and can be requested up to six months in advance."
Frommer's "It's amazing when you think about it: This house has served as residence, office, reception site, and world embassy for every U.S. president since John Adams." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The White House has survived both fire and insults (Jefferson groused that it was 'big enough for two emperors, one Pope and the grand Lama')." Full review
Travel + Leisure "To take a guided tour of the most iconic political building in the Western world, you’ll need to make arrangements well in advance." Full review
Time Out "Part showplace, part workplace, probably one of the world’s most-recognized buildings, it’s hard to imagine now that until the 20th century the public could walk in freely." Full review
Fodor's "America's most famous house was designed in 1792 by Irish architect James Hoban." Full review
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Requests can be made up to six months in advance (especially for spring, summer, or December tour requests) and no less than 21 days in advance.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Inspired by the stately presence of the Executive Mansion, this area maintains a decorous gentility, with manicured parks, elegant row houses and grandly conceived public structures." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"For almost two centuries the White House has been the home of America's first families. More than just an official residence, the stately structure has become a universally recognized symbol of the US presidency." Full review
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You can tour the public areas of the White House by reserving a tour time.
Where "Presidential residence from the time of John Adams." Full review
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Self-guided public tour requests must be submitted through a member of Congress at least 21 days ahead.
Atlas Obscura "Disks are rolled out onto the south lawn to absorb the impact of Marine One's wheels like giant coffee coasters. " Full review
Washington National Cathedral Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Time Out
Not For Tourists Fodor's Michelin Guide
National Geographic Where Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura Show All Reviews
Massachusetts and Wisconsin Aves. NW, Washington DC, DC
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Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This Gothic cathedral, as dramatic as its European counterparts, blends both the spiritual and the profane in its architectural treasures." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Designated a national house of prayer by Congress, this neogothic Episcopal cathedral is the sixth largest church in the world." Full review
Time Out "Washington National Cathedral was built in 14th-century Gothic style, stone upon stone, without structural steel, an exercise that took most of the 20th century and was only finished in 1990." Full review
Not For Tourists "Newly-constructed old cathedral. Pure American."
Fodor's "Construction of the sixth-largest cathedral in the world began in 1907, and what is officially known as the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul was finished and consecrated in 1990." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Officially named the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, the imposing Gothic-style edifice overlooking the city from its 57-acre site on Mount St." Full review
National Geographic ""Meticulous work of master stonecarvers"...soaring arches, marble floors, and gargoyles are highlights; President Woodrow Wilson's burial place; regular religious services." Full review
Where "World’s sixth largest cathedral, Gothic-style “Church for National Purposes." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The sci-fi villain is a little known inhabitant of the Washington National Cathedral. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece. " Full review
