DC Capitol Hill / Eastern Market Guidebook
Sightseeing
Mercado del Este
225 7th St SEIf you have enough time before your trip, contact your local Congressman and request a tour!
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Capitolio de los Estados Unidos
First Street SoutheastIf you have enough time before your trip, contact your local Congressman and request a tour!
Are you a runner/jogger? Take a right out the front door and in 3 short blocks you will hit East Capitol Street. Turn right and jog down East Capitol - the US Capitol Dome will be right in front of you!
East Capitol Street Southeast
East Capitol Street SoutheastAre you a runner/jogger? Take a right out the front door and in 3 short blocks you will hit East Capitol Street. Turn right and jog down East Capitol - the US Capitol Dome will be right in front of you!
One mile from the house, this beautiful building is DC's Amtrak station and has a metro stop (though not as close to the house as the Eastern Market metro stop).
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Union Station
One mile from the house, this beautiful building is DC's Amtrak station and has a metro stop (though not as close to the house as the Eastern Market metro stop).
Beautiful, short walk from the house.
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Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos
1 First St NEBeautiful, short walk from the house.
Museo Nacional del Aire y del Espacio
600 Independence Ave SWMuseo Nacional de Historia Americana
1300 Constitution Ave. NWThe White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NorthwestOur favorite monument! Also beautiful to visit at night if the weather is good.
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
16 East Basin Drive SouthwestOur favorite monument! Also beautiful to visit at night if the weather is good.
Food scene
Some nearby spots we love. Also included some recommendations for when you are out sightseeing.
Less than two blocks away! Coffee, Cappuccino, or a Latte at our favorite morning spot. Delicious breakfast sandwiches and pastries as well.
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Jacob's Coffee House
401 8th St NELess than two blocks away! Coffee, Cappuccino, or a Latte at our favorite morning spot. Delicious breakfast sandwiches and pastries as well.
Expensive but delicious. Great outdoor fine dining option when weather permits. Short walk from the house.
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Acqua Al 2
Expensive but delicious. Great outdoor fine dining option when weather permits. Short walk from the house.
Great, famous, local spot inside the Eastern Market building (short walk from the house). Breakfast and Lunch - but closed on Mondays. Cash only at this place!
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The Market Lunch
225 7th St SEGreat, famous, local spot inside the Eastern Market building (short walk from the house). Breakfast and Lunch - but closed on Mondays. Cash only at this place!
Lots of great food options just a few blocks away.
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Barracks Row Main Street
731 8th St SELots of great food options just a few blocks away.
If you are near the US Capitol, Supreme Court, or House Office Buildings - this is a great lunch or dinner option that is more affordable than other sit-down restaurants.
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We, The Pizza
2100 Crystal DrIf you are near the US Capitol, Supreme Court, or House Office Buildings - this is a great lunch or dinner option that is more affordable than other sit-down restaurants.
If you have made your way downtown or to the Smithsonian - this is a great place for a group or family meal. Outstanding BBQ.
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Hill Country Barbecue Market
410 7th Street NorthwestIf you have made your way downtown or to the Smithsonian - this is a great place for a group or family meal. Outstanding BBQ.
Good nearby place to get groceries at Eastern Market.
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Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SEGood nearby place to get groceries at Eastern Market.
Granville Moore's
1238 H St NEGreat food if you walk to bustling H. Street.
Great Greek inspired food at Barracks Row / Eastern Market.
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Cava Mezze
527 8th St SEGreat Greek inspired food at Barracks Row / Eastern Market.
Great burgers if you are visiting the US Capitol, Supreme Court, or Library of Congress. A little less expensive than other sit down restaurants in DC.
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Good Stuff Eatery
303 Pennsylvania Ave. SEGreat burgers if you are visiting the US Capitol, Supreme Court, or Library of Congress. A little less expensive than other sit down restaurants in DC.
Great for brunch! Belga is nearby the house at Barracks Row.
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Belga Café
514 8th St SEGreat for brunch! Belga is nearby the house at Barracks Row.
Neighborhoods
Great shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. Best way to get there is to take an Uber.
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Georgetown
Great shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. Best way to get there is to take an Uber.
Navy Yard
Baseball Stadium
Home to the World Series Baseball Champions, we love going to baseball gams at Nationals Park. It is very family friendly.
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Parque Nacional
1500 S Capitol St SEHome to the World Series Baseball Champions, we love going to baseball gams at Nationals Park. It is very family friendly.
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Cómo moverse
If you can't walk: UBER is best. To save money: ride METRO.
The neighborhood is very safe and enjoyable to walk. If your destination is too far to walk to, ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are usually most efficient and convenient.
To save money on Uber/Lyft/Taxis - use the DC Metro Subway system.