Explore the Season
Summer at the U.S. Capitol
Across the Capitol campus, visitors can find relief in the cool shade of thousands of trees and aquatic inspiration from more than 20 water features.
Why does the Statue of Freedom face east, away from the National Mall?
The Capitol's East Front was planned, and still serves, as its principal entrance (being the only front on level ground), and the statue faces those who arrive from this direction.