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Capitol Hill

Washington DC, DC (National Mall)
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Ranked #28 of 229 attractions in Washington DC
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Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Government Buildings
Description: At the east end of The Mall, the Hill is home to the U.S. Capitol.
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Dallas
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26 reviews 26 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

We could not come to DC without visiting the reason for it all! Took the tour with the family and it was a great experience. We had a very informative tour guide who took care of family members with accessibility needs. Emancipation Hall is beautiful and I really like the fact that African American contributions to this nation are included... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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85 reviews 85 reviews
40 attraction reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

What a great place to visit, a wonderful looking building, very impressive, if only the two houses could come together just as well. Worth a look.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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25 reviews 25 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

I have passed by the Capitol's Visitors Center many times...but finally went in. What a great place to visit. Very cool exhibits, helpful staff, great view of the Dome from the bottom looking up. So very glad I went in. Very impressive building, with many, many photo ops!

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Oak Forest, Illinois, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

We came on a class trip (Hille) and our guide ( who's name I forgot, sorry!) was really nice and tried to connect with us as much as possible. Thanks for the great tour!

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Basiglio, Italy
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

After a giuded tour insite you really understand the Culture of this Nation. I suggest the tour that bring you in the most important area of Capitol Hill. it is free as many Museums.

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Wiltshire, England
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38 reviews 38 reviews
31 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

We were lucky to have been shown around the Capitol Building by a guide from (Tours by Locals) as she is also a guide there. Coming from the UK it was nice to see how different our governments work. The building itself outside is impressive and inside its just as impressive with the hall of columns and the Rotunda you... More

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Fayetteville, Georgia
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210 helpful votes 210 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

This is a cool building. It looks very beautiful. Hard to believe that the laws for the whole country are made here. A lot of great history through this building as well.

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Perth, Australia
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34 reviews 34 reviews
20 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

One of the best and most impressive building in any city I have ever visited. Viewing this building from any angle from any distance is always an imposing sight and really defines Washington for me. We visited this building before we visited The White House and it blew that building out of the water. You have to get a photo... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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43 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

Capitol Hill is always an imposing sight. With the supporting office buildings to the right (looking at the Capitol) with historic names like the Rayburn building and the Cannon building, one is surrounded by the pomp and splendor of the world's richest democracy. The steps up to the capitol are like steps leading up to a Greek temple. The area... More

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belfast
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27 reviews 27 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Sorry, reviewing this later than planned. We had booked a tour of Capital Hill before we left Ireland and again, like so many other attractions in Washington, its free as well and very well organised considering the amount of people visiting at the time. The short film shown at the start gives a brief outline of the political systems in... More

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