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U St./Cardozo metro station. Get off there and go to a DC Institution: Ben's Chilli Bowl. If I'm not mistaken, they're open 'till 4 am close for two hours, then open back up at 6 am.
Also, hit up the free museums. Great artwork can be found at the Hirschorn (and by itself a fairly unique building in a city of monolithic square blocks), the National Gallery (West is more classical art, East Wing is modern art, as is the building).
The Black Cat is a great venue for music as well as a great place to just lounge.
If you're really adventerous, call ahead to some embassies, like the Finnish Embassy (designed by Hiekken and Komminen sp?). You can get tours sometimes if you just show up...but some of the architecture is definitely worth checking out.
Go to Eastern Market (one stop east on the yellow line metro from Capitol Hill). Nice market for fresh fruits/vegetables and places to eat. Really nice neighborhoods with historical rowhouses.
Also, go check out the 'Awakening' statue at Hain's Point. Good view of the Potomac and Anacostia river from there...
That should keep you busy...I've got tons more to do and see. If you have something particular you're looking to do, let me know and I might have some suggestions....