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City note 191 · Landmark

United States Capitol

A DC landmark around National Mall · Potomac River that can orient a day and connect several nearby plans.

Open in NewSpotOfficial site
First Street Southeast, Washington, DC, 20004Open map

Why go

Useful as a meeting point, public experience, or piece of city history – not merely something to photograph once.

Good for
Daytime · Solo
Time
1 hr – 3 hr
Cost
$$
Plan
Check the schedule

Before you go

Hours, access, admission, menus, and programming can change; check the linked planning page before making a special trip.

Source

Checked August 10, 2026 against the official public source

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Keep going

Three more in Washington, DC

  1. National Mall · Potomac River (Cluster 45)Lincoln MemorialLandmark
  2. National Mall · Potomac River (Cluster 45)Supreme Court of the United StatesLandmark
  3. National Mall · Potomac River (Cluster 45)Washington MonumentLandmark