There are many sites in the nation's capitol that draw large crowds. The Holocaust Museum, White House, Smithsonian Museum complex, U.S. Mint, National Aquarium and Washington Monument are a few examples of places tourists generally want to visit, but must make plans for in advance, or risk disappointment due to long waits. And with heightened security alerts in place, visitors must be ready for searches and restrictions on where they can go within these institutions, what they can see, and photograph.
But there is a place in Washington, D.C. where there is no waiting, no worries, fun for the entire family and the sights and smells and tastes are worth the Metro ride: it's Capitol Hill's Eastern Market. This block-square brick building is a feast, whether you are browsing the indoor stalls, dining at the lunch counter, perusing the outdoor art tables or bargaining at the flea market across the street. Don't even think of spending less than half a day here. Every minute is worth it.
The history of the market and the neighborhood
The first site for Eastern Market was near the Washington Navy Yard at 6th Street, between K and L Streets, SE. Established by President Thomas Jefferson's proclamation in 1805, it was one of three public markets in designer Pierre L'Enfant's plans for the city. It was moved to its current location in 1873, to the Adolf Cluss-designed building that is now known as the South Hall. Additions called the North and Central Halls were made in 1907-1908. The Market has been listed on the D.C. Register of Historic Places since 1964, and the National Register of Historic Places since 1971.
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