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Capitol Hill is known for being walkable and family-friendly with many neighborhood options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Many visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the parks. Start by booking your hotel in Capitol Hill, and then enjoy the sights in the greater Washington area.

Sightseeing around Capitol Hill

The monuments and historic sites offer insight into the area's history, while the museums add a sense of refinement. Sewall-Belmont House and Museum, DC Fire and EMS Museum, and National Postal Museum feature a variety of exhibits. Attractions like National Museum of the American Indian, National Air and Space Museum, and Newseum highlight the local culture. Monuments like Bartholdi Fountain, National Japanese American Memorial, and Columbus Circle honor the area. Columbus Memorial Fountain, Victims of Communism Memorial, and National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial are some of the notable landmarks. National Aquarium, Francis Pool, and Smithsonian's National Zoo are family favorites.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. Local parks like United States Botanic Garden, Enid A. Haupt Garden, and Freedom Plaza are peaceful spots. For retail therapy, consider Eastern Market, Union Station Shopping Center, and Georgetown Park, and seek out the perfect souvenir. If you have some more time, pay a visit to Verizon Center, Gangplank Marina, or Nationals Park.

Some of the most popular attractions in the area include Ford's Theater, Washington Monument, and Jefferson Memorial. You can also stop by University of the District of Columbia Community College, National Gallery of Art, and Lillian and Albert Small Jewish Museum.

Getting around Capitol Hill

If you want to get around the city, Capitol South Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Federal Center Station and Eastern Market Station. If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Washington Union Station.

Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) is the closest major airport, 3.4 miles (5.4 km) from Capitol Hill. Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.) is the next closest airport, 24.2 miles (38.9 km) away.