One of the largest historic districts
in the country, the Capitol Hill neighborhood is internationally
recognized for its charming tree-lined streets and wide
avenues lined primarily with Federal and Victorian architecture.
Due to its size, the neighborhood straddles two quadrants
of the city, Southeast and Northeast. To the east is the
Anacostia River, to the north is the H Street Corridor,
to the south is the Southeast/Southwest Freeway, and to
the west is the National Mall.
Capitol Hill, one of the oldest residential
communities in Washington, has grown from a small boarding
house community for members of Congress to an area of
more than 150 square blocks embracing a number of separate
neighborhoods. The area is dotted with parks and sustains
several commercial and retail corridors. The most notable
of these is Eastern Market, built in 1873, which, for
more than a century, has provided the community with a
gathering place as well as indoor and outdoor food markets.
The revitalized 8th Street SE corridor
(also known as Barracks Row) has in recent years become
a particularly vibrant commercial district known for its
arts, dining, and shopping options.
Residents enjoy quick access to
several Metro stations; Union Station (Red Line), Capitol
South, Eastern Market, Potomac Avenue and Stadium Armory
(Blue/Orange lines) as well as city bus service.
