Official Residence of the Vice President
The vice president of the United States lives at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. This official residence is known as Number One Observatory Circle and has served as the vice presidential home since 1974.
Location and Security
The Naval Observatory is located on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory, a working scientific facility. The residence is secured by the U.S. Secret Service and is separate from the White House complex.
History and Access
Before moving to the Naval Observatory, vice presidents lived in various locations, including private homes and temporary housing. Public tours of the residence are not regularly available, though the grounds are part of a historic federal campus.
For more details on the vice president's residence and its history, visit the official U.S. Naval Observatory page at U.S. Naval Observatory.
