White House Grounds

The White House grounds cover 18 acres. Before the construction of the North Portico, most public events were entered from the South Lawn, which was graded and planted by Thomas Jefferson

Here is information on the White House and Grounds plus nearby points of interest:

1. South Lawn where Marine One helicopter lands
2. South Portico entrance to White House
3. North Portico entrance to White House
4. Rose Garden borders West Colonnade with its red roof
5. Jacqueline Kennedy Garden borders East Colonnade with its red roof
6. West Wing where Oval Office is located
7. East Wing has additional offices
8. Eisenhower Executive Office Building houses most of the White House Staff
9. Blair House where Presidential guests often stay
10. Lafayette Park that is open to the public