Ellipse Visitor Pavilion — Attraction in Washington

This building is in deplorable condition. The rest rooms are in the basement and I didn't see an elevator for handicapped access. In the men's room only 2 of the 4 sinks were working, only one hand dryer was functioning, the latches didn't work in the stalls and the rest room was filthy, and the Easter Egg Roll was going to be held 2 days after our visit and this is the image that's being presented to out of towners,...

This "temporary" welcome center should be closed immediately. No improvements can be made due to budget cuts. It is disgusting, and a disgrace to the Capitol area. What a horrible impression for anyone who happens onto this place thinking it is the White House Visitor Center, and the staff is not helpful in directing people to the real visitor center. I wish I knew how to post the picture I took of...

Family LOVED the tour of the White House. It was so awesome being in the same building that almost all our presidents have lived in. Neat seeing the different rooms and hearing stories and reading the info. Security was tight, but all the Secret Service Agents were friendly. This is an experience we all will remember. Maybe someday I might move in here. Nahhhh! :) Worth the security...