Neighborhood Guide
A Day in Eastern Market
the way I live it
Rowhouses, Eastern Market and the restaurants along Barracks Row.
Metro: Eastern Market (Blue/Orange/Silver) · Capitol South (Blue/Orange/Silver)
The itinerary
- 08:00
coffee
Mott's Market
“It's a wonderful, low-key spot to grab a morning cup of Counter Culture coffee, pick up a breakfast burrito, connect to the Wi-Fi on the patio. ”
233 12th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
- 09:30
fitness
District Flow Yoga
“A yoga studio upstairs on Barracks Row with early classes.”
405 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
- 12:30
food
The Duck & The Peach
“Bright, modern, and polished—ideal if you are looking for a slightly more elevated sit-down lunch experience. The tomato risotto is a must try.”
300 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
- 15:00
shop
Capitol Hill Books
“A used bookstore with books stacked floor to ceiling. Easy to lose an hour here.”
657 C St SE, Washington, DC 20003
- 17:30
drinks
The Wells
“A small gin bar behind a green door. They make a very good martini, trust me.”
727 C St SE, Washington, DC 20003
- 19:30
food
Rose's Luxury
“Reservations go fast, so book ahead. The pork and lychee salad is a favorite.”
717 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Weekend
market
Eastern Market
“On Saturdays the outdoor stalls have flowers and produce, and the South Hall has cheese and fresh bread.”
225 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
What it's like
Capitol Hill is mostly brick and painted rowhouses with bay windows and small front gardens, on streets lined with old trees. Eastern Market, the red-brick hall from 1873, is the center of the neighborhood, and its outdoor stalls fill 7th Street on weekends. Barracks Row, along 8th Street SE, has most of the restaurants and bars, and Pennsylvania Avenue SE has bookstores and cafes. Lincoln Park is a few blocks east. Most errands are a short walk.
Getting around
Eastern Market station, about a five-minute walk away, and Capitol South both serve the Blue, Orange and Silver lines. A rush-hour ride to Farragut West, at Farragut Square, takes roughly 15 minutes with no transfer, and the Blue Line reaches the Pentagon in about 20 minutes. Capital Bikeshare docks sit near the Metro and along Pennsylvania Avenue SE, and the grid of flat, tree-lined blocks makes daily errands easy on foot.
Everyday essentials
The practical side of living here, with approximate walking times.
Public schools nearby
- Watkins Elementary School · grades 1-5~9 min
- Maury Elementary School · grades PK3-5~17 min
- Stuart-Hobson Middle School · grades 6-8~22 min
- Eastern High School · grades 9-12~25 min
These are the closest DC Public Schools, not necessarily the ones assigned to a given home. School boundaries are set by address and can change, so check any address with DCPS’s in-boundary school lookup. Public charter schools are open to all DC residents through My School DC.
Around the neighborhood
- ParkEastern Market Metro Park · Playgrounds, lawn and splash pad~2 min
- LibrarySoutheast Neighborhood Library · Branch library with public computers and meeting rooms~3 min
- ParkLincoln Park · National Park Service park with two memorial statues~12 min
- GrocerySafeway · Full-service grocery with pharmacy~14 min
- Dog parkVirginia Avenue Dog Park · DPR dog park in Virginia Avenue Park~15 min
- GroceryHarris Teeter · Full-service grocery with pharmacy~16 min
- Recreation centerSherwood Recreation Center · Gym, fitness room, tennis and basketball courts~25 min
Homes in Eastern Market
Recently sold here
- 644 Massachusetts Ave NE #301Sold · $375,000
- 1628 Massachusetts Ave SESold · $1,099,000
- 1013 North Carolina Ave SESold · $1,160,000
- 733 8th St SE #2Sold · $372,000
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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