Smithsonian Castle – Capitol Reflecting Pool loop from Eastern Market

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Smithsonian Castle – Capitol Reflecting Pool loop from Eastern Market

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Smithsonian Castle – Capitol Reflecting Pool loop from Eastern Market

00:50

7.96km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Seward Square

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.09 km

James A. Garfield Monument

Highlight • Monument

This life-size bronze sculpture depicts James A. Garfield at the top; he served only fourth months of his term as 20th president of the United States before being assassinated. The …

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3.06 km

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

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Renowned museum of modern and contemporary art with a beautiful sculpture garden. Caution, only Donnersteg - Sunday open! (2022)

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3.32 km

View of the National Museum of Natural History

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You can spend the whole day at the Natural History Museum. Admission is free.

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3.33 km

Smithsonian Castle

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The Smithsonian Castle's construction was fininshed in 1855. And as visitors enter through the National Mall entrance they pass the crypt of James Smithson, who is the institution's founder.

It …

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4.05 km

Washington Monument

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The National Mall is a sprawling park in the heart of Washington, D.C., stretching from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. It's often described as "America's front yard"—a place where …

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5.31 km

United States Capitol

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Worth Visiting

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5.52 km

Capitol Reflecting Pool

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Capitol - Famous domed building housing the US Senate & House of Representatives, open for tours.

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6.66 km

Largest library in the world. Admission is free, open Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the moment (2022) a "timed-entry pass" is necessary because of Covid, but this can be easily organized online.

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7.96 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.52 km

343 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.43 km