Things to Do in Capitol Hill
The Capitol dome, Eastern Market, and the city that works here eats here.
Capitol Hill is not just the seat of government — it is a real neighborhood, full of pastel row houses, staffer bars, and a weekend farmers market that has been running since 1873. Spend a morning in the Library of Congress, grab a sandwich at Eastern Market, and finish on Barracks Row with the people who actually write the bills.
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FreeNational Air and Space Museum
Humanity's greatest hits in flight, under one Smithsonian roof — and it is free.
FreeNational Gallery of Art
The only Leonardo da Vinci in the Americas, and it's free.
Tidal Basin
Cherry blossom ground zero, Jefferson Memorial on the far side.
FreeWashington Monument
555 feet of marble obelisk. Ride to the top on a clear day.
See & Do
FreeNational Air and Space Museum
Humanity's greatest hits in flight, under one Smithsonian roof — and it is free.
FreeNational Gallery of Art
The only Leonardo da Vinci in the Americas, and it's free.
Tidal Basin
Cherry blossom ground zero, Jefferson Memorial on the far side.
FreeWashington Monument
555 feet of marble obelisk. Ride to the top on a clear day.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Smithsonian's modern art museum. Infinity Mirrors, anyone?
Free in the Neighborhood
FreeNational Air and Space Museum
Humanity's greatest hits in flight, under one Smithsonian roof — and it is free.
FreeNational Gallery of Art
The only Leonardo da Vinci in the Americas, and it's free.
Tidal Basin
Cherry blossom ground zero, Jefferson Memorial on the far side.
FreeWashington Monument
555 feet of marble obelisk. Ride to the top on a clear day.
FreeEastern Market
Farmers market, weekend arts & crafts, blueberry buckwheat pancakes.
Guided Tour for Small Parties
A limited official guide-led look inside the Jefferson Building.
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