Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Capitol Hill, Washington

Mark B. • June 29, 2015Tours are not as extensive as they used to be and you must have tickets.If you can try to get a tour through your local Senator or Reps office.An intern will be your guide and will be less rushed.

P J. • August 7, 2014One of DCs hidden gems. A great place to sit and relax in the middle of the busy mall

loran j. • May 16, 2015Fun place with lots of joggers and tourists and sometimes a concert venue.

Jason S. • October 19, 2010Yes, great place for dogs, but also a fixture amongst the hill families after school and on weekends. North playground for smaller kids and south for less small kids, not really for kids over 10yo.

CJ W. • December 27, 2011Some of the best, most overlooked statues in DC. Check the detail on the horse-drawn artillery statues on the south end.

Lamar P. • March 10, 2011If you are in the Capitol, you must try the food over in the Members Dining Room... The Crab Cakes are 2 die for.

Raevyn W. • June 23, 2013Let me list the ways in which this park is amazing: The Tavern (great brunch), Wednesday free concerts, Tuesday farmers market, free summer movies, awesome fountains, beautiful flowers, and more

Ciri F. • March 26, 2010This is a fabulous park/playground in the Capitol Hill area. Only 4 blocks from the Capitol and within one block of several restaurants. Great stop for the family if you want to have a picnic!

IWalked Audio Tours • May 27, 2013Per artist“Edge of the sculpture portrays a path of a star as it flows through the center of the sculpture’s ‘back hole’ into negative-space time & on again into positive space” Full history via<LINK>

foodie h. • May 15, 2011GREAT place to eat, sip and people/dog-watch.

Marc M. • February 23, 2015Everything!

Architect of the Capitol (AOC) • June 21, 2018Bartholdi Park was created in 1932 and named for Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor of the historic fountain located at its center.

Wanda N. • April 20, 2018Great for the little kids.

Ashley S. • November 17, 2013Take a tour! The guide will tell you so many cool things you can't read about! #mco435

Harjit • April 30, 2013Beautiful park with a fountain, beautiful flowers, and a nice view of the Capitol.

Rob • October 5, 2014Thanks to our wounded heroes.

Armie • August 12, 2013Best view, Indeed. Even on a cloudy day.

Skye M. • March 27, 2011Best in early spring when the trees are in bloom.

Tim S. • February 4, 2012When leaving Madison ... Pedestrians to the LEFT! When leaving Jefferson/Adams ... Pedestrians to the RIGHT! Don't get hit by moving equipment!

Zachary B. • June 23, 2011Find a bench and enjoy your lunch. Just watch out for the rabid squirrels.

Father M. • April 12, 2012Look for the statue in the house connecting corridor on the 2nd floor. C'est moi!

Ray Y. • March 9, 2012Seward Square is the section of Washington, DC where Reilly's Rangers' Compound is located.

L K. • October 1, 2016Don't forget: less than 70 years separates the Wright Flyer from Apollo 11.

jULIE L. • April 5, 2010Best dog park on Capitol Hill. Take your dog early in the morning to see all the other dogs.

Dani C. • September 20, 2020Beautiful memorial! Your supposed to start by the statue of him as a boy and work your way to the other end. Frankly either way is fine. Just see it all.

Yoav L. • August 31, 2011A hidden gem in the shadows of the Senate. Swing by for a drink on a summer evening stroll or run.

hollis • March 4, 2012Such a friendly place to take your pup!! It's packed on the weekends with happy and playful doggies!

Anthony T. • October 3, 2014Waiting for Cheerleading season show off!!