Capitol Hill

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About this Neighborhood

Capitol Hill spreads across both Northeast and Southeast D.C., one of the city's oldest historic districts, dominated by the Capitol itself and dense with 19th-century rowhouses. Home to around 35,000 people in under two square miles, it's one of Washington's most densely populated neighborhoods. Its 47 restaurants sit alongside nine coffee shops averaging a sharp 4.7. Sweet Crimes Gluten-Free Bakery, Open Crumb, and Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams give the neighborhood its sweet-tooth anchors. Foursquare regulars flag libraries, bookstores, and theaters alongside the American kitchens, backed by 10 parks and five fitness spots.