Top Things to do in Capitol Hill
What to do and see in Capitol Hill, District of Columbia (DC): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Washington DC is a hub for American politics and history. Attracting as many school field trips as it does travelers the district offers a peek into the country’s democratic origin. There are plenty of free museums to take advantage of but the real draw here is the memorials and monuments dedicated to great American leaders. Spend some contemplative time at the Reflecting Pool within the National Mall, among the most patriotic places in the country.
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1. Capitol Hill
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4.5 based on 3,437 reviews
At the east end of The Mall, the Hill is home to the U.S. Capitol.
Reviewed By SerendipityIndia - New Delhi, India
Capitol Hill building is a really amazing and beautiful building that makes for great photos esp. since it is in the area of other interesting buildings like Library of Congress and Supreme court. We were even able to book a free guided tour online on their website which made for interesting American history. But the tour sometimes can get sold out - so do make sure to book in advance. Also there is heavy security at the area so if you do book a tour - read if they will allow food or water inside.
2. Florida House
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By janeices2019
I never knew that Florida had an embassy in D. C.! As I was searching for things to do during our visit on-line, I ran across The Florida House. Well, living in Florida I was interested so I clicked on the website and I'm so glad I did! This is a beautiful restored home that is open to visitors from anywhere. They greeted us with a fresh glass of Florida Orange Juice and offered us a tour with history of the house. Beautiful artwork from Florida artists adorned the walls along with a stunning view of the Capitol. It's merely steps away from the Supreme Court Building so if you are on Capitol Hill, take a few extra steps and visit this House!
3. Congressional Cemetery
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By C8668GGam
I wasn't sure what to expect, but booked a Sunday 1 pm tour, paid $5 online and took my chances. I don't usually enjoy guided tours, but was delighted by Hoff's very personal walk around the cemetery. He shared history, personal reflections and interesting perspectives as we walked under the snowing cherry trees. It was a chance to reflect on life's seasons and a very unexpected oasis in the city. I hlghly recommend a visit. And bring a picnic.
4. Marine Barracks Washington, 8th and I
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4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By o2bnfranceb4u
• My Marine grandson couldn't make it home to Texas for Thanksgiving, 2019, so his 13 year-old sister and I went to him. He is stationed at the Historic Marine Barracks (EST. 1801) at Washington, DC's Navy Yard, where all the Corps' Special Details are stationed. • The Navy Yard is the happening place to go in DC, site of Nationals Park, home of the 2019 World Series Champions and surrounded by an assortment of hotels, Lofts, restaurants, retail shops, gift shops, a winery, museums, and a welcoming river walk leading the way to The Yards Park. • You must see the Marine Barracks. Located at 8th and I Streets, that base sets literally in the center of a residential district, surrounded by quaint row-style homes, retail shops, bakeries, tailor shops, medical & dentistry, an old fashion movie theater, and some of the best restaurants around. • One mile west of the Barracks was our hotel, Homewood Suites on M Street. We chose Homewood for the extra sleeping space and convenience of a fully equipped kitchen. Adjacent to its lobby is Shake Shack, serving up delicious burgers and shakes. Two blocks east of the hotel is a year-round outdoor ice skating ring. Across the street from the rink is a Starbucks, Five Guys and other eateries. Also two blocks from our hotel is the Green Metro Station, from where you can travel to all parts of D.C. Of course, there are many other hotel choices, just as nice and just as convenient to everything surrounding the Navy Yard District.
5. Atlas Performing Arts Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
The Atlas Performing Arts Center is a non-profit performing arts venue in a historic theater. We’re the cultural anchor of the H Street, Northeast community in Washington, DC. The Atlas fosters and presents stellar art in film, dance, music, theater, vocal and choral work, spoken word, and beyond.
Reviewed By jaseaton - Silver Spring, United States
As part of their series on African-American playwrights, we went to see Lynne Nottage's Fabulation or the Re-Education of Undine. I hadn't seen anything by her and had high expectations. However, this particular play was written years before she got her act together: WAY roo much of Undine's character's lines are asides to the audience designed to tell you what Nottage hadn't yet learned to show. But the minor characters were well-drawn and well-acted. Anyway...the Lang Theater on the upstairs level of the Atlas Center is an intimate theatre space: comfortable seats, good angle so your view isn't blocked by the person in front of you. Excellent acoustics, dubbing, lighting and set design. We don't always love the plays (they hit about 65% in my experience), but we LOVE seeing theatre in a place where the racial balance averages about 35-45% African-American.
6. Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building
7. United States Department of the Treasury
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4.0 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By 428davem
First, before I begin sharing information about the actual Treasury building tour… Let me make crystalline clear that this is NOT The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where they print money, and where everyone and their brother stands in line for that frequently-given and common tour. There is clearly some confusion about that, so if you’re looking for BEP info... it’s better-found under that attraction’s listing and not here. With that said – I’d like to share with you about our experience on this UNcommon tour. It is only offered two or three times a week, on Saturday mornings, and with limited group size (20 total or less IIRC). You MUST arrange this some weeks in advance, through your Congressperson‘s or Senator’s office… With FBI background check. When you contact your congressional office, the staffer who sets up tours may or may not be familiar with this one, as it is rather unusual for people to ask for it. I was told that ours was the first one our rep had set up in at least a couple years. If the first intern you reach says they don’t do these...ask them to check with someone else. ;) If you have toured the Pentagon, the State department diplomatic reception rooms, FBI bldg, or the like…The background check process is similar. Actual tour security is pretty serious; remember, the treasury building is right next-door to the White House, and its entrance is less than 100 yards from the WH east entrance. This would explain why they ran the bomb dogs through the building after our tour, I guess! Like many of these gov bldg tours, there are no photos inside...so you’d have to just take my word that I was leaning on the office door of then-current Secy of Treasury Jack Lew, and was sitting at the grand conference table where world financial leaders circled to stem the 2008 financial crisis. (Both true.) All docents are either current or former Treasury employees, sharing their deep knowledge of the building and its history on their own free time. They inform you at the beginning of the tour that this is a working building, and that we will be going through actual working offices… So we shouldn’t peep or snoop at papers laying on anyone’s desk. Okey-doke! The architecture is majestic, as you might expect. You’ll also see the grand room where Grant’s inauguration ball was held, legend Salman P Chase’s office (preserved with his furniture), and Chase’s former secretary’s office which he generously allowed President Andrew Johnson to use as a temporary Oval Office while Mary Lincoln still occupied the WH in mourning (Chase wouldn’t give up his OWN office!)... You’ll see and go through what used to be THE US Treasury vaults. You’ll walk hallways that echo with the footsteps of legends. And you’ll be one of only a few thousand people a year to go on this tour. You can also be one of the millions who tour BEP...AND know the difference between the two! ;) Seriously, Treasury is an outstanding and moving tour, well worth the effort to schedule. Please take the time to do so.
8. Chinatown
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3.0 based on 479 reviews
Reviewed By lpMaggi713 - Baltimore, United States
When I first came to Chinatown back in the 1980’s, the area was huge. There were tons of restaurants, bakeries and shops to visit. Chinatown has dwindled in size. Much of the area was torn down in the 1990s to make way for the MCI Center (now the Capital One Arena). It is still worth a visit, there are some of the original stores left. If you are going to eat in Chinatown, be careful of the tourist trap restaurants. Our favorite place for lunch is Chinatown Express on 6th Street - around the corner from H Street and the Arch. Mr. Liu serves us the most authentic Chinese in the area – check it out – frequented by many Chinese. Stop in a bakery and have a pineapple bun.
9. Capitol Hill Church
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