Here's a quick rundown of the ins and outs of visiting the White House when in Washington, from our D.C. correspondent.

The State Dining Room is where the White House hosts state and holiday dinners, as well as the occasional meeting. The State Dining Room during Donald Trump's first presidency.

The dinner is has often been held in the state dining room at the White House. They also have been held in the East Room, and during former President Barack Obama's years, in a tent on the grounds.

The State Dining Room, which seats 140 people, is also on this floor. The White House Archives states that the West Wing, where the president does much of his work, is on several floors of the ...

In the State Dining Room is this year's Gingerbread White House, and next to it, a sugar cookie replica of Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption ...

A new stop in the White House Public Tour features the previously off-limits Diplomatic Reception Room, shown Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. This ground-floor room is where President Franklin D. Roosevelt ...

A media preview of the table arrangement and decorations for the state dinner for the president of France in the State Dining Room of the White House Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.

The State Dining Room was filled with 230 guests including Bill and Hillary Clinton, Jeff Bezos, and Kristi Yamaguchi. Robert De Niro made an appearance with partner Tiffany Chen. As De Niro entered ...

The White House is re-opening its doors for tours, starting Feb. 25. ... the China Room, the Blue Room, Red Room, Green Room and the State Dining Room are all open to visitors.

White House hospitality is a form of diplomacy that has evolved over time | Opinion America's first state dinner was held 150 years ago and the tradition continues to grow to this day.