In addition to the Capitol itself, the Library of Congress and Supreme Court, the neighborhood is worth a visit, especially Eastern Market on a weekend. The restaurants a little further afield from the market are good, too. Try breakfast or lunch (crab cakes especially) at the foot counter in the market but avoid Tunicliff's across the street; poor food and... More

Touring the Capitol is a must when visiting Washington DC. It is impressive, and beautiful. Contact your congressperson or senator ahead of time to set up your tour. No lines, and you get to see things not on the walk up tour. Do not miss the Capitol! More

A friend and I did a tour of the Capitol while we were in D.C. for 4 nights. I was amazed at the frieze on the ceiling of the rotunda. All the artwork, paintings, and sculptures is something every tourist to our Nation's Capitol should see! More

Beautiful structure and grounds. In many ways I still think our Texas Capitol is more beautiful. More

Definitely get advance tickets for the Capitol tour! The rotunda was breathtaking and the hall of statues was a wonder! Dont miss the Capitol but get your advance tickets so you can get on a tour. The visitors center was nice but without the tour it would be just that....nice! With the tour,it is spectacular! Have lunch or dinner here.... More

See the movie, take the tour. Go in the afternoon when the crowds have let up. The guides will tell you so much you do not want to miss the tour! More

The walk to and view from the top is lovely (get the same feeling as you would as you look from the Scare Coeur Paris), we also wandered behind the building and then rested in one of the garden which was completely emply this Easter Sunday - aaah sheer bliss! More

The US Capitol is a beautiful building, and the grounds are exceptional. Take a tour of the building, and see the visitor's center. If you have done it once, there is not need to go back for a tour as they are the same as they were 20 years ago. There is a security check when entering. More

We took our 2 teenagers on a trip to Washington D.C. We walked all around Capitol hill. Make sure to take the free tour of the Capitol. It's interesting whether or not you are an American citizen. More