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Capitol Hill Stroller Run

100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001

Daylight.

$

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A great stroller run on Capitol HIll!

There are a fair number of cherry blossom trees around the Capitol and we suggest checking out the Architect of the Capitol's map to get the lowdown on the different varieties. We're going to start this run at the U.S. Botanic Garden and loop around the Capitol. There is metered street parking around the gardens and nearby museums, as well as several Metro stops. You can use the restrooms and fill up water inside the gardens before you start.

Start out east along Maryland Avenue toward the Capitol and pick up Southwest Drive. Stick on this path, spotting a few cherry blossom trees as you run, until you reach First Street SE. Turn left (north) and run along the sidewalk -- you'll see the Library of Congress across the street which is another great place to visit. You'll see another cherry blossom tree as you run past the Supreme Court too. 

When you reach Constitution Avenue, turn left (west) and run until you come to Delaware Avenue and Senate Park. Turn right (north) and continue along Delaware Avenue. You can see cherry trees outside the Russell Senate office building and inside of Senate Park. Cut west across the park along D Street, jogging down Louisiana Avenue to reach New Jersey Avenue.

Head south down New Jersey, tracing along the west side of Senate Park. You'll cross back over Constitution and pick up Northwest Drive along the north side of the Capitol. Turn right and follow this back to the front of the Capitol and back to the Botanic Garden where you started.

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