Dupont Circle
Washington DC
Dupont Circle
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 Photos:
See a picture gallery of Dupont Circle and the surrounding area.
Location:
North of Downtown, East of Rock Creek Park, South of Adams Morgan and Kalorama, and West of Logan Circle. See a map of Dupont Circle
Public Transportation and Parking:
Street parking is very limited in this neighborhood. Public transportation is advised.
Metro station: Dupont Circle
Metrobus Routes: 42, G2, L2, N2-N6
Major Attractions Near Dupont Circle:
· The Textile Museum
· Woodrow Wilson House
· The Phillips Collection
· National Museum of American Jewish Military History
· The Brewmaster's Castle (Christian Heurich House Museum)
· The Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle
· Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives
· National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall
· Woman's National Democratic Club Museum
Nightlife in Dupont Circle:
This neighborhood is one of the most popular destinations in the city for nightlife. See a guide to Dupont Circle Bars and Nightclubs.
Dupont Circle Community Websites :
Dupont Circle Citizens Association
Dupont Circle Advisory Neighborhood Commission
Historic Dupont Circle Main Street Project
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.
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 Photos:
See a picture gallery of Dupont Circle and the surrounding area.
Location:
North of Downtown, East of Rock Creek Park, South of Adams Morgan and Kalorama, and West of Logan Circle. See a map of Dupont Circle
Public Transportation and Parking:
Street parking is very limited in this neighborhood. Public transportation is advised.
Metro station: Dupont Circle
Metrobus Routes: 42, G2, L2, N2-N6
Major Attractions Near Dupont Circle:
· The Textile Museum
· Woodrow Wilson House
· The Phillips Collection
· National Museum of American Jewish Military History
· The Brewmaster's Castle (Christian Heurich House Museum)
· The Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle
· Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives
· National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall
· Woman's National Democratic Club Museum
Nightlife in Dupont Circle:
This neighborhood is one of the most popular destinations in the city for nightlife. See a guide to Dupont Circle Bars and Nightclubs.
Dupont Circle Community Websites :
Dupont Circle Citizens Association
Dupont Circle Advisory Neighborhood Commission
Historic Dupont Circle Main Street Project
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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