Capitol Visitor Center Finally Opens

American Voices

December 4, 2008 | ISSUE 44•49

Three years late and nearly $360 million over budget, the Capitol Visitor Center is finally open in Washington, D.C. What do you think?

My family's so excited. We can't wait to ride the Supplemental Appropriator, catch a bite at Filibuster's, and have our picture taken with Peddly the Lobbyist.

Milos Prockofijev
Sewer Maintenance Worker
Perhaps this can pave the way for other over-budgeted visitor centers at federal landmarks. I always thought the St. Louis Arch should have an underground visitor center directly beneath it that is shaped like a 600-foot-deep subterranean arch.

Ben Lyman
Unemployed
Oooo, I can't wait until it's closed for renovations.

Karla Ayers
Warehouse Manager

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