Dupont
Circle is a cosmopolitan neighborhood with some
of Washington, DC's finest museums, historic homes and
foreign embassies as well as a variety of ethnic restaurants, bookstores, and
private art galleries. This neighborhood is the heart of Washington, DC’s
nightlife. The Dupont Circle
community is home to many recent college graduates and is also popular with
gays and lesbians. There are lots of high-rise apartment buildings and many row
houses have been converted into apartments. The Circle itself is a gathering
place with park benches, grass and a unique fountain in the center.
Dupont
Circle and neighboring
Golden Triangle are two of the most attractive and interesting neighborhoods of
Washington, D.C. Their popularity stems from the
sophisticated and eclectic nature of the homes, businesses and historical sites
that comprise this part of D.C.
Dupont Circle, Midtown and Golden Triangle are
located east of the Potomac
Parkway and north of the National Mall. Dupont Circle
specifically refers to the neighborhood immediately surrounding the Dupont
traffic circle, where Massachusetts
Avenue, Connecticut Avenue, New Hampshire Avenue, P and 19th Street
intersect. The name Dupont refers to the landmark fountain located in the park
in the center of the traffic circle; the fountain memorializes Samuel Francis
du Pont for his military service. Just south of this area is the Golden
Triangle, a 38-block district containing some of Washington’s best retail, dining and
commercial space. Connecticut
Avenue is a major transportation corridor that
runs from the northwest through the Golden Triangle towards the White House. Dupont Circle
became one of D.C.’s more stylish neighborhoods at the turn of the century and
has maintained its appeal ever since. The multi-story, Queen Anne and
Richardsonian Romanesque Revival homes dating back to the late-19th century
offer an interesting selection for home buyers. Convenience is also a factor: Dupont Circle is an
in-town neighborhood, centrally located near commercial districts and shopping,
dining and entertainment venues. Real estate options here consist of
single-family detached homes, condominiums and townhouses in a wide range of
styles and price ranges.
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