The Best of Capitol Hill-- all within a 5-8 block walk from my house.
Sightseeing -- ask about openings, modes of transportation
There are three branches of government -- Legislative (Senate and House of Representatives); Judicial (Supreme Court) and Executive (the US President). As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, each branch is considered equal in power, and specifically planned that way as a means of balance in power.
The U.S. Capitol is a must-see. Enter from the lower level/East side for the Visitors Center. For appointments, choose north end entry for the Senate side, and south end entry for the House Members.
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Capitolio de los Estados Unidos
First Street SoutheastThe U.S. Capitol is a must-see. Enter from the lower level/East side for the Visitors Center. For appointments, choose north end entry for the Senate side, and south end entry for the House Members.
... for art lovers, but also a place to learn history from another view point. East Wing features modern and contemporary art ... be sure to see the Blue Chicken on the rooftop, and West Wing has European paintings and sculpture beginning in the 13th Century, American Art including furniture, and special exhibits
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Galería Nacional de Arte
Constitution Avenue Northwest... for art lovers, but also a place to learn history from another view point. East Wing features modern and contemporary art ... be sure to see the Blue Chicken on the rooftop, and West Wing has European paintings and sculpture beginning in the 13th Century, American Art including furniture, and special exhibits
Kids love it, but we all should. It has the history of aviation, aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets and an IMAX theater.
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Museo Nacional del Aire y del Espacio
600 Independence Ave SWKids love it, but we all should. It has the history of aviation, aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets and an IMAX theater.
Although there are no walking tours, visitors are encourage to tour public portions of the building, and there are also lectures, a film and exhibitions.
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Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos
1 First St NEAlthough there are no walking tours, visitors are encourage to tour public portions of the building, and there are also lectures, a film and exhibitions.
Nats won the 2019 World Championship, but even if it isn't baseball season, check schedule for other kinds of events, e.g., a huge Christmas bazaar, opera, a barbecue contest, and lots of other things.
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Parque Nacional
1500 S Capitol St SENats won the 2019 World Championship, but even if it isn't baseball season, check schedule for other kinds of events, e.g., a huge Christmas bazaar, opera, a barbecue contest, and lots of other things.
This museum features the history of Native Americans from both North and South America.
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Museo Nacional del Indio Americano
4th Street SouthwestThis museum features the history of Native Americans from both North and South America.
Exhibits change regularly. Great art but be sure to see the nearby sculpture garden, too.
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Museo Hirshhorn
7th Street SouthwestExhibits change regularly. Great art but be sure to see the nearby sculpture garden, too.
Neighborhoods
The Capitol Hill historic district is anchored by the U.S. Capitol and includes many residential family homes. Many date to the late 1800s and the first half of the 20th century, but some are older. Victorian and federal architecture prevails.
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Capitol Hill
The Capitol Hill historic district is anchored by the U.S. Capitol and includes many residential family homes. Many date to the late 1800s and the first half of the 20th century, but some are older. Victorian and federal architecture prevails.
Food scene
Lots of great restaurants and bars. Ophelia's Fish Market, Belga Cafe, Betsy (a gin bar), Ambar, Hoja Taqueria, Bombay Street Food, Joselito Casa de Comidas, La Plaza, Mr. Henry's, Szechuan House, many more ... just walk south from Pennsylvania Ave. SE on 8th Street SE ... about a 6 block walk from my house.
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Barracks Row Main Street
731 8th St SELots of great restaurants and bars. Ophelia's Fish Market, Belga Cafe, Betsy (a gin bar), Ambar, Hoja Taqueria, Bombay Street Food, Joselito Casa de Comidas, La Plaza, Mr. Henry's, Szechuan House, many more ... just walk south from Pennsylvania Ave. SE on 8th Street SE ... about a 6 block walk from my house.
City/town information
Capitol Hill is the historic area surrounding the U.S. Capitol. It is a friendly neighborhood -- historic houses, flowers, dogs, and people. Many restaurants and much history.
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill is the historic area surrounding the U.S. Capitol. It is a friendly neighborhood -- historic houses, flowers, dogs, and people. Many restaurants and much history.
Consejos para la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
National Airport- Blue; Dulles - Silver to Eastern Market
A car really isn't necessary. The Circular Bus is nearby and depending upon the route, you can pop on and off at various museums on the mall, or find your way to other places in the city, e.g., the Zoo. Metro is everywhere. There are also scooters and bikes to rent and of course, Lyft and Uber. But if you have a car, you'll need a parking pass if you're going to park in the daytime for any length of time; I will help you with that. Things are generally safe, but like in any city, luggage or other valuables should not be left in the parts of your car that can be seen through the windows.