One of the best-known neighborhoods in Washington, DC is Capitol Hill. Majestic views of the Capitol dome, historic row houses, and charming shops and restaurants all contribute to the ambiance of this historic neighborhood. Located on Capitol Hill is Washington’s oldest commercial corridor, 8th Street, SE, also known as Barracks Row.

Located within the Capitol Hill Historic District, Barracks Row is comprised of two- and three-story brick commercial buildings constructed from the Federal era to the present, abutting charming historic townhouses—making the neighborhood an exciting urban environment.

This six-block long historic commercial corridor links Pennsylvania Avenue to M Street and the Navy Yard. Within the Barracks Row trade area, close to 23,000 households, with an average income approaching $75,000, share a thriving neighborhood with 30,000+ daytime employees.

Served by public transit and with easy access to the city’s major transit arteries, Barracks Row is an ideal location to shop, work and live.

 

8th Street, SE, extending from the Eastern Market Metro Plaza—located on Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, between 7th and 8th Streets, SE—to the gates of the Navy Yard on M Street, SE. It includes commercial enterprises located along D Street, E Street, G Street, I Street, Virginia Avenue, L Street, and M Street. Download the Barracks Row (8th Street, SE) Commercial District Map* .

• Neighborhood History and Development
• Commercial District Revitalization and Barracks Row
• Amenities and Attractions
• Barracks Row Contacts
• Barracks Row Main Street Website