United States Capitol Complex, Washington D.C.

#833 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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The United States Capitol Complex is a group of twenty buildings and facilities in Washington, D.C., that are used by the federal government of the United States. The buildings and grounds within the complex are managed and supervised by the Architect of the Capitol. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°53'27"N, 77°0'26"W

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Northwest Washington (Washington Mall)Washington D.C. United States

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United States Capitol Complex – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United States Capitol, Statue of Freedom, United States Capitol Visitor Center, James A. Garfield Monument.

~650 ftSW
Legendary home of the U.S. legislature
United States Capitol, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The United States Capitol is not just the seat of the United States Congress; it is a monument to the American people and their government. Nestled at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington D.C., the Capitol's iconic dome and expansive steps have borne...
~830 ftW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Freedom, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Statue of Freedom, also known as Armed Freedom, stands proudly atop the United States Capitol dome in Washington D.C., a beacon of liberty and a symbol of the nation's governance. This bronze statue, reaching a height of nearly 20 feet and weighing approximately...
~670 ftS
Museum, History museum, Visitor center
United States Capitol Visitor Center, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • The United States Capitol Visitor Center is a large underground addition to the United States Capitol complex which serves as a gathering point for up to 4,000 tourists and an expansion space for the US Congress.
~1590 ftSW
Monuments and statues
James A. Garfield Monument, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The James A. Garfield Monument stands on the grounds of the United States Capitol in the circle at First Street, S.W. and Maryland Avenue, Washington, D.C. It is a memorial to United States President James A.
~1440 ftW
Memorial
Peace Monument, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Peace Circle is a traffic circle in Washington, D.C. located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street NW. At its center is the Peace Monument, also known as the Naval Memorial.
~890 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Court of Neptune Fountain, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Court of Neptune Fountain is a group of bronze sculptures made by Roland Hinton Perry in 1897–98. Jerome Connor may have assisted in their manufacture. The sculptures are located at the Library of Congress, at Independence Avenue and 1st St S.E. Washington, D.C.
0.6 miSE
Shopping, Neo-renaissance architecture, Market
Eastern Market, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • The Eastern Market is a public market in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. housed in a 19th-century brick building. Eastern Market was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. It is located on 7th Street, S.E. a few blocks east of the U.S. Capitol between North Carolina Avenue SE and C Street SE.
0.8 miS
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Randall Pool, Washington D.C.
20 min walk • Randall Junior High School is an historic building at 65 I Street, Southwest, Washington, D.C.
~1270 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Robert A. Taft Memorial, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Robert A. Taft Memorial and Carillon is a carillon dedicated as a memorial to U.S. Senator Robert Alphonso Taft, son of President William Howard Taft. The memorial is located north of the Capitol, on Constitution Avenue between New Jersey Avenue and First Street, N.W. Designed by architect Douglas W.
~1090 ftSE
Library
Library of Congress, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Library of Congress is the research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is the de facto national library of the United States. It is the oldest federal cultural institution in the country.
0.4 miS
Nightlife, Restaurant
Bullfeathers, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Bullfeathers of Capitol Hill is a restaurant and bar on 410 First Street SE in Washington, D.C. in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Its name comes from President Theodore Roosevelt's favorite euphemism for "bullshit." The logo of the restaurant is a depiction of Roosevelt. It was founded in 1979 by Gordon King.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to United States Capitol Complex?

Nearby attractions include United States Senate Vice Presidential Bust Collection, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Ohio Clock, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), National Statuary Hall Collection, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), United States Capitol, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to United States Capitol Complex by public transport?

The nearest stations to United States Capitol Complex:

Train

Russell (3 min walk)
U.S. Capitol (4 min walk)

Metro

Capitol South • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (11 min walk)
Union Station • Lines: Rd (13 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Washington Union Station • Lines: 2601, 2602, 2668, N2610 (11 min walk)
Greyhound (14 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (17 min walk)
H Street & 8th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (24 min walk)