They may not be as pretty as the stars in Los Angeles, butWashington has plenty of high-profile, powerful and famous peopleto see, especially near Capitol Hill.

Where are visitors most likely to spy someone famous? Other than speaking sessions at CUNA's Governmental AffairsConference Feb. 25- 27, Credit Union Times has the scoopon five other likely spots:

At the Capitol: Members of Congress scurry backand forth between their offices and congressional hearings,meetings and events around Washington. CUNA officials suggest keeping aneye open while visiting offices in the Senate and House officebuildings, especially when bells ring signaling an active vote on abill and members “pour into the hallways.” The undergroundtransportation system between the office buildings and the Capitolis used by members of Congress, making the trams and escalatorsripe ground for political celebrity sightings, CUNA said. Thisreporter once sat next to Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) on the tram between the RayburnHouse Office Building at the Capitol; a special car on each tram isreserved for members of Congress only, but Waters offered the emptyseat next to hers after the rest of the tram had filled. Eating Out: When asked whichWashington restaurant is best for sighting household-namepoliticians, most locals recommend the Capitol Hill Club,located just two blocks from theCapitol at 300 1st St SE. Access is available only to members ofthe National Republican Club and their guests, so you'll have toknow somebody to get in. The place is dripping with famous faces,but the atmosphere is so staunchly Republican, if you don't know amember, it's probably not for you anyway. Other restaurants thatoffer celebrity-sighting potential include the NAFCU-recommendedOld Ebbitt Grill, Washington's oldest bar and restaurant, locatednear the U.S. Treasury at 675 15th St NW, and Monocle on Capitol Hill, asteakhouse located at 107 D Street NE. Hotels: Merely hanging out inhotel lobbies trying to score an autograph isn't recommended, butsome hotels tend to attract celebrities in town to meet with government officials and/orpromote their favorite social cause. Even the uber-classy FourSeasons Hotel, located not far from Georgetown's dining andshopping options at 2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, recommends itsSeasons dining room online as a destination for “discreet peoplewatchers.” The Four Seasons' Bourbon Steak restaurant is also acelebrity magnet. The W Hotel, located at 515 15th St., NW, alsohas a reputation for attracting do-gooder celebrities andWashington movers and shakers to its bars and restaurants. The Airport: If you flyinto Washington through the relatively small Reagan NationalAirport, especially on a Sunday or early Monday morning, you maysee your own member of Congress returning to Washington after aweekend visit in his or her home district. Even former Speaker ofthe House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who battled accusations shetraveled in a large, posh jet at taxpayers' expense, used and stilluses commercial airlines when not on official government business,according to Factcheck.org. Current Speaker of the House JohnBoehner (R-Ohio) publicly pledged in 2010 to fly commercialwhile he handles the gavel, rather than use the Air Force jetprovided for the position. This reporter once flew to Phoenix on aU.S. Airways flight with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who graciouslyposed for numerous photographs with travelers before and after theflight. A Motorcade: Youprobably won't be able to see past the darkened glass on thearmored limousines, but official state motorcades are a sure-fireway to know someone important isnearby. Presidential motorcades clear the streets ahead of time,but cabinet members like the vice president, secretary of state andsecretary of defense move through traffic with motorcycle policeofficers clearing the way as they go. Vice President Joe Biden's motorcade passes by the CreditUnion Times office on Connecticut Avenue nearly every day whenhe's in town, on his way to White House briefings that typicallystart around 10 a.m. Foreign heads of state en route to officialmeetings also receive motorcade escorts, so check the news beforevisiting to see which dignitaries might be in town. Locating thatcountry's embassy and being aware of when you're along the fastestroute to the White House could increase your chances at a motorcadesighting.