Capitol Hill Literary Bookstore Walking Tour

Discover literary treasures by walking through Capitol Hill.
The tour will also include passing by sites like the U.S Capitol and Library of Congress. The tour begins on H St, a vibrant neighborhood for restaurants and entertainment.
We will begin with a visit to Solid State, a black-owned independent bookstore featuring a diverse selection of fiction and non-fiction titles.

Grab a coffee or tea (included), and we will take a 25 minute walk (or Uber based on weather conditions, which will be included in the price).

Next, East City -Is an independent women bookstore founded by local bibliophile Laurie Gillman, followed by Capitol Hill Books, a quaint bookstore with many rooms, including rooms like the Mystery Room, the Cultural Closet and the Weird Section

Lastly, you can continue to enjoy vendors and food at DC’s landmark, Eastern Market. The tour will end here, and you will have time to enjoy the market on your own.

Meeting Point

Solid State Books

600F H St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

Meet outside the front of the book store.
The book store can be reached by public bus (circulator) or by using the metro (union station stop) is the closest but still requires a 10-15 minute walk). A taxi or an Uber can also be used.

Not included:

• books/magazines found at the bookstores

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Solid State Books

600F H St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

We will begin with a visit to Solid State, a black-owned independent bookstore featuring a diverse selection of fiction and non-fiction titles, an extensive children’s book and young adult section, and a selection of stationery and gifts that appeal to customers of all ages. Solid State Books also offers a variety of community programs.
Here you will be able to grab a water/soda which will be included, from this bookstore we will take a 15-20 minute walk (or Uber based on weather conditions, which will be included in the price) where you will see more of the Capitol Hill including neighborhoods and beautiful architecture. During our walk we will see The Capitol (brief stop), The Supreme (brief stop) Court and Library of Congress (pass by)

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

U.S. Capitol

Washington DC, 20510, District of Columbia

We will be sure to walk by the U.S capitol for pictures

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Supreme Court

First Street NE, , Washington DC, 20543, District of Columbia

Get the camera ready for a photo op of the grand columns of the Supreme Court building and its steps

10 minutes

East City Book Shop

645 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Suite 100, Washington DC, 20003-4317, District of Columbia

East City -Is an independent women bookstore founded by local bibliophile Laurie Gillman the quaint space offers a collection of books as well as small unique gifts including some for kids.

25 minutes

Capitol Hill Books

657 C St SE, Washington DC, 20003-4301, District of Columbia

Capitol Hill Books -Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood since 1991. A quaint bookstore with many rooms, includes sections like the Mystery Room, the Cultural Closet and the Weird Section.

25 minutes

Eastern Market

7th St. & North Carolina Ave SE, , Washington DC, 20003, District of Columbia

Eastern market is located in the historic heart of Capitol Hill. A premier place for fresh food and art. Since the tour will end here, feel free to stop and spend more time.

Pass by without stopping