Capitol Hill is one of the city’s most popular places to live, with 19th-century rowhouses and a market plus a vibrant dining and nightlife scene. Politicos, young staffers and tourists alike head to the neighborhood both for its government buildings like the U.S. Capitol and the Supreme Court and the surrounding historic, walkable, restaurant-filled blocks. Tour the U.S. Capitol via its impressive visitors center; guides lead small groups under the intricately painted, 180-plus-foot dome and past the dimly lit Old Supreme Court Chamber. You’ll need a reservation for the tour or to visit Congress or the Senate (when they are in session); for the latter, just contact your senator or House representative. Nearby, the Library of Congress’ impressive 1897 Thomas Jefferson building is open for tours that reveal its Italian-Renaissance style architecture and gilt murals plus the stunning, circular main reading room with its 160-foot-high ceiling. Other attractions include the Folger Shakespeare Library (the world’s largest collection of the author's timeless works) and the glassed-in U.S. Botanic Garden at the base of Capitol Hill, which holds palms, ferns and orchids and provides a peaceful escape.
Nineteenth- and early 20th-century rowhouses (think turrets, stained glass and ironwork) lead to throwback commercial zones. Eastern Market, an 1873 red-brick building, houses grocers, bakers and pasta makers inside every day plus a lively weekend bazaar with produce, crafts and antiques. The nearby micro-neighborhood of Barracks Row centers on 8th Street SE, where vintage storefronts hold oyster houses, pubby bars and foodie-focused restaurants. Closer to the Capitol, Massachusetts Avenue NE has multiple restaurants and longtime watering holes.
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28,742 people live in Capitol Hill, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $102,845. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Capitol Hill, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Paik Produce, Ten Ren's Tea Time, and J J Mutts Wine & Spirits.
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| Dining · $$ | 0.13 miles | 9 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.19 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.25 miles | 5 reviews | 2.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.33 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.42 miles | 53 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.44 miles | 15 reviews | 1.6/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.29 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.62 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.5 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.66 miles | 2 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
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Capitol Hill has 13,563 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Capitol Hill do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,742 people call Capitol Hill home. The population density is 25,602 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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