Capitol Hill
Welcome to Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill is not just the center of the country’s political life; it is also one of the oldest neighborhoods in DC, boasting its largest residential historic district. While iconic sights like the Capitol, Supreme Court and Library of Congress inspire awe, the Hill’s other streets are filled with beautiful rowhouses and parks large and small.
Key Details
What to Expect:
Bipartisan neighborliness
The Lifestyle:
Equal parts relaxed and on-the-go
What Not To Expect:
Energetic nightlife or easy access to other parts of the city
The Market:
Abundant rowhouses, new condos, and the occasional apartment building
You’ll Fall in Love With:
The tight-knit community with a strong sense of history and identity
Around The Block
Capitol Hill:
An engaged community infused with history.
The neighborhood began over two hundred years ago at the same time as Washington DC, and was the first place to house members of Congress and their families. Today it’s one large historic district, filled with people experiencing the nation’s capital for the first time. And from Pennsylvania Avenue to Eastern Market and Barrack’s Row, Capitol Hill’s shops, restaurants and cafes continue to charm locals and visitors alike.
What To Expect:
Bipartisan neighborliness
Politics matters on the Hill, with neighbors tending to socialize along partisan lines and to discuss the issues of the day.
The Lifestyle:
Equal parts relaxed and on-the-go.
Capitol Hill exudes a more buttoned up atmosphere, and tends to feel more formal even after hours.
The Market:
Abundant rowhouses, new condos, and the occasional apartment building.
You’ll Fall In Love With:
The tight-knit community with a strong sense of history and identity
The Hill has managed to keep its small village feel despite Washington’s ups and downs over the years.
