Best Capitol Hill Day Trips & Things to Do

The historic Washington, D.C. neighborhood runs in front of the United States Capitol and also contains the Library of Congress, Supreme Court Building, Washington Navy Yard, Marine Barracks and the U.S. Botanic Garden. Capitol Hill was established in 1791 as architect Pierre L'Enfant designed the layout of Washington, D.C. and includes many parks and green space. The U.S. National Historic District portion of Capitol Hill contains many 19th and 20th Century row houses.