Washington DC's Bureau of Engraving and Printing

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Location: 14th & C Sts, SW, Washington, DC

Washington DC's Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, DC is quite a sight! Visitors thrill at the sight of stacks and stacks of paper currency as it's produced for distribution throughout the United States. Each year, the BEP produces billions of dollars in bank notes and the opportunity to see how it's done is quite fascinating.

The free tours, conducted daily, give visitors a chance to follow the banknote from it's beginnings as a blank piece of paper until if is finished, cut, and ready for your wallet. (Tell your kids that they don't give samples at the end of the tour!) If you're planning on visiting the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, plan ahead as families will need tickets during the peak seasons of March through August. Also be aware that, as a secure government building, the bureau is subject to closure by the Dept. of Homeland Security with no notice.