What's Capitol Hill like?
Capitol Hill is notable for its museums. You can take time to discover this walkable neighbourhood's monuments. Top places to visit include United States Capitol. There's plenty more to see, including Folger Shakespeare Library and Library of Congress.
How to get to Capitol Hill
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Capitol Hill
- College Park, MD (CGS), 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Capitol Hill
- Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton), 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Capitol Hill
Getting to Capitol Hill on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Capitol South Station
- Eastern Market Station
Things to see and do in and around Capitol Hill
What to see in Capitol Hill
- United States Capitol
- Folger Shakespeare Library
- Library of Congress
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Authority of Law Sculpture
Things to do in Capitol Hill
- Eastern Market
- Bob Hope Gallery of American Entertainment
When is the best time to visit Washington?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 24°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 4°C)
- Rainiest months: July, August, September, June (average 121 mm of rainfall)