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Washington, DC is the nation’s capital, and the epicenter of this behemoth multi-faceted institution is Capitol Hill, where big government and big tourism collide.
Sightseers and history lovers swarm “The Hill” to see historic buildings like the Capitol, Union Station, and the Supreme Court, while college-aged summer interns ferry giant stacks of newly-stamped legislation between Uncle Sam’s institutions.
During the day, The National Mall explodes with pedestrians, protestors, politicians, and picnickers lounging on the grass, all surrounded by the dozens of iconic sites within the Mall’s boundaries – the Smithsonian museums, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial – which attract millions of visitors every year.
Also calling Capitol Hill home are roughly one-third of the members of Congress and a slew of high-profile lobbyists and political pundits who reside in the stately Victorian homes on the tree-lined streets, while other areas that had been largely undeveloped for decades continue to grow thanks to major revitalization efforts.
Although Capitol Hill isn’t exactly known for its raging weekends, there is a solid Happy Hour scene around the Capitol Building, and the Eighth Street strip that runs south of Eastern Market – aka Barrack’s Row because of its proximity to the Marine barracks – features a five-block stretch packed with more than thirty restaurants and several independent shops.
Classy new fusion restaurants owned by big-name DC entrepreneurs have also sprung up in recent years, while neighborhood pubs, piano bars, and the country’s oldest lesbian bar keep Eighth Street busy all week long.
20s / 30s / 40s / After Work / Brunch
Party Earth Review Catty-corner to historic Union Station, The Dubliner is a family-owned Irish pub that has been serving up nightly Irish bands, authentic Gaelic grub, and gallons of Guinness since 1974 ... more
4 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
20s / Bar Food / Blouses / Brunch
Party Earth Review It was born a Pittsburgh bar, but while Steelers fans still find lots of black and gold here, The Pour House has broadened its gaming appeal, making it as popular for Skeeball and trivia ... more
319 Pennsylvania Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
All Ages / All Types / Artists
Party Earth Review “Let’s go to the Mall” has a different meaning in DC, where the National Mall brings in more than twenty-four million visitors a year – all without the help of an Apple Store. Stretching ... more
Between Independence Avenue and
Constitution Avenue from the Capitol
to the Lincoln Memorial
Washington, DC 20560
40s / After Work / After Work / DJ
Party Earth Review With beer and cheer o’er flowin’, Kelly’s Irish Times has been a DC staple that’s survived and thrived – and no doubt put up with loads of bad Irish puns – for longer than even the ... more
14 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
20s / Bar / Bar Food / Beer / Blouses
Party Earth Review A favorite of budget-minded staffers and football-loving college kids, Capitol Lounge lies in the middle between the raucous insanity of Adams Morgan and the trendy offerings in nearby ... more
231 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
All Ages / All Types / Artists
Party Earth Review Housed inside a massive brick building, Eastern Market has been peddling local produce, meats, and cheeses since 1873, and attracts throngs of lifetime District residents and tourists ... more
225 7th Street SE
Washington, DC 20003