Public telephones and restrooms are on the Ellipse, at 15th and E Streets. The annual Spring Garden and House Tour is held on Saturday, April 17, and Sunday, April 18, 1999. No tickets are required, nor are group reservations accepted. The line forms at the southeast gate, located at E Street and East Executive Avenue. Visitors view the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, South Lawn, Children's Garden, Rose Garden, and the State Floor rooms of the White House.
Military bands entertain on the lawn.
Photographs are permitted on the grounds, but not in the Rose Garden nor inside the White House. In case of inclement weather, the garden portion is canceled but self-guided tours of the house continue. The annual Fall Garden and House Tour is held on Saturday and Sunday, October 9 and 10. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. until 12 noon and 2 until 5 p.m. Sunday hours are 1 until 5 p.m. Visitors are admitted if in line by the ending times indicated.