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Whether it’s boutique shopping or bookstore browsing, you’ll find it here.
Explore Dupont Circle and you’ll discover dozens of bistros, bars, boutiques and museums, as well as the vibrant stretch along 17th Street famed for its gay-owned businesses.
Every day of the year, laid-back locals and savvy visitors flock to the Dupont Circle fountain to read, people-watch and meet up with others. We highly recommend getting in some time there, too.
This cosmopolitan neighborhood offers a little something for everyone. An array of unique shops and exciting restaurants along Connecticut Avenue, one of the busy streets in the neighborhood, is exciting enough to keep you going all day.
Art-lovers can gallery hop around for First Friday Dupont or experience America’s first museum of modern art, The Phillips Collection. Globally minded folks should trek down Embassy Row, which starts on Massachusetts Avenue and cuts right through the circle.
As far as food goes, expect that international flavor of embassies to rub off on restaurants. Dupont's dining spots radiate outward from the central circle and include a diverse mix of marquee restaurants, casual bistros, brunch hot spots and late-night dining options. Check off a Michelin-starred dining experience at Sushi Taro, one of the District’s best Japanese restaurants (Chef Nobu Yamazaki’s kaiseki, or tasting menu, is not to be missed), or sample globally-inspired farm-to-table fare at The Pembroke.
A can't-miss activity in the neighborhood is joining the throngs of locals on Sundays who visit the year-round Dupont Circle farmers’ market (one of our favorite farmers’ markets in the District) in front of the Metro station entrance on Q and 20th streets.
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Dupont Circle
Whether it’s boutique shopping or bookstore browsing, you’ll find it here.
Explore Dupont Circle and you’ll discover dozens of bistros, bars, boutiques and museums, as well as the vibrant stretch along 17th Street famed for its gay-owned businesses.
Every day of the year, laid-back locals and savvy visitors flock to the Dupont Circle fountain to read, people-watch and meet up with others. We highly recommend getting in some time there, too.
This cosmopolitan neighborhood offers a little something for everyone. An array of unique shops and exciting restaurants along Connecticut Avenue, one of the busy streets in the neighborhood, is exciting enough to keep you going all day.
Art-lovers can gallery hop around for First Friday Dupont or experience America’s first museum of modern art, The Phillips Collection. Globally minded folks should trek down Embassy Row, which starts on Massachusetts Avenue and cuts right through the circle.
As far as food goes, expect that international flavor of embassies to rub off on restaurants. Dupont's dining spots radiate outward from the central circle and include a diverse mix of marquee restaurants, casual bistros, brunch hot spots and late-night dining options. Check off a Michelin-starred dining experience at Sushi Taro, one of the District’s best Japanese restaurants (Chef Nobu Yamazaki’s kaiseki, or tasting menu, is not to be missed), or sample globally-inspired farm-to-table fare at The Pembroke.
A can't-miss activity in the neighborhood is joining the throngs of locals on Sundays who visit the year-round Dupont Circle farmers’ market (one of our favorite farmers’ markets in the District) in front of the Metro station entrance on Q and 20th streets.
Alluring for residents who dig the neighborhood’s old-timey charms and new shops and eateries, and for visitors who will find walkable blocks packed with things to do.
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Logan Circle
Alluring for residents who dig the neighborhood’s old-timey charms and new shops and eateries, and for visitors who will find walkable blocks packed with things to do.
The perfect intersection of historic charm and upscale modernity happens where M Street meets Wisconsin Avenue in the heart of picturesque Georgetown.
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Georgetown
The perfect intersection of historic charm and upscale modernity happens where M Street meets Wisconsin Avenue in the heart of picturesque Georgetown.
Sightseeing
This ticketed museum offers new perspectives on the works of modern artists, from Renoir to Rothko. Come to the The Phillips Collection for its special exhibitions and its unique programming, which includes Sunday concerts at 4 p.m. and the after-hours hit on first Thursdays of the month, Phillips After 5.
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Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWThis ticketed museum offers new perspectives on the works of modern artists, from Renoir to Rothko. Come to the The Phillips Collection for its special exhibitions and its unique programming, which includes Sunday concerts at 4 p.m. and the after-hours hit on first Thursdays of the month, Phillips After 5.
Located along the southern edge of the Dupont Circle neighborhood, well off the beaten path, the the museum features changing exhibitions, which may include exquisite photography from around the world, live demonstrations and interactive displays. The museum store boasts great gift ideas for the traveler in your life.
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National Geographic Society
1145 17th St NWLocated along the southern edge of the Dupont Circle neighborhood, well off the beaten path, the the museum features changing exhibitions, which may include exquisite photography from around the world, live demonstrations and interactive displays. The museum store boasts great gift ideas for the traveler in your life.
Known as the city’s most popular comedy club, DC Improv attracts national acts on any given day of the week. You’ll find it situated between the Dupont Circle neighborhood and downtown DC.
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DC Improv Comedy Club
1140 Connecticut Ave NWKnown as the city’s most popular comedy club, DC Improv attracts national acts on any given day of the week. You’ll find it situated between the Dupont Circle neighborhood and downtown DC.
Connecting audience to art and pushing the limits of creative innovation at the intersection or art, science and technology
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Artechouse DC
1238 Maryland Avenue SouthwestConnecting audience to art and pushing the limits of creative innovation at the intersection or art, science and technology
The Cathedral is one of the most impressive houses of worship in the United States. Designed by noted New York architect C. Grant La Farge, the Cathedral has been cited “as [having] one of the most beautiful church interiors of modern times.” Its walls are laden with shimmering mosaics suggestive of those found in the renowned churches of Ravenna, Italy.
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Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
1725 Rhode Island Ave NWThe Cathedral is one of the most impressive houses of worship in the United States. Designed by noted New York architect C. Grant La Farge, the Cathedral has been cited “as [having] one of the most beautiful church interiors of modern times.” Its walls are laden with shimmering mosaics suggestive of those found in the renowned churches of Ravenna, Italy.
Dupont Circle station is an underground rapid transit station on the Red Line of the Washington Metro in Washington, D.C. Located below the circle of the same name, it is one of the busiest stations in the Metro system.
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Dupont Circle Station
1525 20th St NWDupont Circle station is an underground rapid transit station on the Red Line of the Washington Metro in Washington, D.C. Located below the circle of the same name, it is one of the busiest stations in the Metro system.
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThe United States Capitol Visitor Center is a large underground addition to the United States Capitol complex which serves as a gathering point for up to 4,000 tourists and an expansion space for the US Congress.
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Besucherzentrum des US-Kapitols
First Street SoutheastThe United States Capitol Visitor Center is a large underground addition to the United States Capitol complex which serves as a gathering point for up to 4,000 tourists and an expansion space for the US Congress.
Union Station is A superbly restored historic, mixed-use, intermodal transportation and shopping center located just blocks from the U.S. Capitol.
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Union Station
Union Station is A superbly restored historic, mixed-use, intermodal transportation and shopping center located just blocks from the U.S. Capitol.
The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, also called the Air and Space Museum, is a museum in Washington, D.C., US. It was established in 1946 as the National Air Museum and opened its main building on the National Mall near L'Enfant Plaza in 1976
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NASM - Nationales Luft- und Raumfahrtmuseum
600 Independence Ave SWThe National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, also called the Air and Space Museum, is a museum in Washington, D.C., US. It was established in 1946 as the National Air Museum and opened its main building on the National Mall near L'Enfant Plaza in 1976
Heurich House Museum, also known as the Christian Heurich Mansion or Brewmaster's Castle, is a Gilded Age mansion in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C.
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Heurich House Museum
1307 New Hampshire Ave NWHeurich House Museum, also known as the Christian Heurich Mansion or Brewmaster's Castle, is a Gilded Age mansion in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington D.C.
Food scene
What is crazy golf, you might ask? Crazy golf is a British term – Swingers started in London. They take the classic game of mini-golf and add cocktails, gourmet street food and live DJs. It’s kind of like the mini-golf you grew up with, but way more fun!
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Swingers the crazy golf club
1330 19th St NWWhat is crazy golf, you might ask? Crazy golf is a British term – Swingers started in London. They take the classic game of mini-golf and add cocktails, gourmet street food and live DJs. It’s kind of like the mini-golf you grew up with, but way more fun!
Excellent food, great staff, social distancing, and outdoor dining. Dining at the award-winning Tabard Inn is back.
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Tabard Inn
1739 N St NWExcellent food, great staff, social distancing, and outdoor dining. Dining at the award-winning Tabard Inn is back.
Right on Connecticut Avenue in a rustic-yet-comfortable setting comprised of reclaimed wood and steel is City Tap House Dupont. With an extensive craft beer list and a lengthy late-night menu that doles out Korean short rib tacos until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, this bar-gastropub is a best bet for nightlife neighborhood dining.
City Tap House Dupont
1250 Connecticut Ave NWRight on Connecticut Avenue in a rustic-yet-comfortable setting comprised of reclaimed wood and steel is City Tap House Dupont. With an extensive craft beer list and a lengthy late-night menu that doles out Korean short rib tacos until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, this bar-gastropub is a best bet for nightlife neighborhood dining.
Known for its spacious patio, daily happy hour, weekend brunch and multiple private event spaces, Mission is a saloon located in Dupont Circle steps from the Metro station. Located in a large renovated turn of the century townhouse, Mission’s features includes brick walls, antique sconces, reclaimed wood ceilings and a large main bar with a glass atrium ceiling. The menu includes Tex-Mex cuisine with favorites including six different kinds of tacos, wings, fajitas and sliders, as well as delicious margaritas. Mission offers happy hour seven days a week from 4 pm to 6 pm.
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Mission Dupont Circle
1606 20th St NWKnown for its spacious patio, daily happy hour, weekend brunch and multiple private event spaces, Mission is a saloon located in Dupont Circle steps from the Metro station. Located in a large renovated turn of the century townhouse, Mission’s features includes brick walls, antique sconces, reclaimed wood ceilings and a large main bar with a glass atrium ceiling. The menu includes Tex-Mex cuisine with favorites including six different kinds of tacos, wings, fajitas and sliders, as well as delicious margaritas. Mission offers happy hour seven days a week from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Tatte Bakery & Cafe's coffee, food, & desserts owe their exceptional flavor to carefully sourced ingredients and a passionate team of people.
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Tatte Bakery
1200 New Hampshire Ave NWTatte Bakery & Cafe's coffee, food, & desserts owe their exceptional flavor to carefully sourced ingredients and a passionate team of people.
Marc Vidal's light, wood-paneled Spanish tapas destination, with lots of wines for pairing.
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Boqueria
1837 M St NWMarc Vidal's light, wood-paneled Spanish tapas destination, with lots of wines for pairing.
Turkish small plates & cocktails served in a trendy, low-lit, brick-walled space or on the patio.
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Agora
1527 17th St NWTurkish small plates & cocktails served in a trendy, low-lit, brick-walled space or on the patio.
Comfy, East London-inspired hangout offering farm-fresh cuisine & craft cocktails on 2 levels.
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Duke's Grocery
1513 17th St NWComfy, East London-inspired hangout offering farm-fresh cuisine & craft cocktails on 2 levels.
Upscale steakhouse chain link known for its setting bedecked with caricatures of famous people.
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The Palm - Washington, D.C.
1225 19th St NWUpscale steakhouse chain link known for its setting bedecked with caricatures of famous people.
Popular Italian cafe is known for its pizza & people-watching from outdoor seating.
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Sette Osteria
1666 Connecticut Ave NWPopular Italian cafe is known for its pizza & people-watching from outdoor seating.
Japanese, Chinese & Thai fare, plus sushi, is served in modern surroundings with a sidewalk patio.
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Rakuya
1900 Q St NWJapanese, Chinese & Thai fare, plus sushi, is served in modern surroundings with a sidewalk patio.
Bustling bistro with vintage posters, mussels by the bucket & other classic French & Belgian fare.
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Bistrot Du Coin
1738 Connecticut Ave NWBustling bistro with vintage posters, mussels by the bucket & other classic French & Belgian fare.
Teahouse with Zen-like decor serving light Japanese & Thai-style fare, plus snacks & breakfast.
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Teaism Dupont Circle
2009 R St NWTeahouse with Zen-like decor serving light Japanese & Thai-style fare, plus snacks & breakfast.
Steaks & American basics plus a popular weekend brunch served in a dining room or lively bar area.
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Annie's Paramount Steak House
1609 17th Street NorthwestSteaks & American basics plus a popular weekend brunch served in a dining room or lively bar area.
Simple grilled fish & American classics such as crab cakes in an unassuming spot with outdoor seats.
Grillfish
1200 New Hampshire Ave NWSimple grilled fish & American classics such as crab cakes in an unassuming spot with outdoor seats.
Hip spot featuring a global menu with brunch classics, burgers & meat plates, plus wine & cocktails.
Residents Cafe & Bar
1306 18th St NWHip spot featuring a global menu with brunch classics, burgers & meat plates, plus wine & cocktails.
Anthropologists discovered that the first bakers put dough in clay pots to bake in a fire-pit. The bakers used a hook-shaped tool to pull the clay pots out of the Fire. So in 1992, we thought naming our bakery "Firehook" would be just right to guide our mission of baking authentic breads!
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Firehook Bakery
1909 Q St NWAnthropologists discovered that the first bakers put dough in clay pots to bake in a fire-pit. The bakers used a hook-shaped tool to pull the clay pots out of the Fire. So in 1992, we thought naming our bakery "Firehook" would be just right to guide our mission of baking authentic breads!
The FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market is located in the heart of one of Washington, DC’s most vibrant and historic neighborhoods. Washingtonian magazine credits the market with “teaching Washingtonians to love their fruits and vegetables.” The Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times of London also named the market one of the top farmers markets in the country. During the peak season, there are more than 50 farmers offering conventional and certified organic fruits and vegetables, pastured meat, poultry and eggs, farmstead and artisan cheeses, sweet and savory baked goods (including gluten free options), fresh pasta, pickles, jams, and jellies, locally roasted coffee, District-made spirits and beers, handmade dumplings, soups and sandwiches, cut flowers, potted plants, soaps, and more. This market location is also open Thursdays from 3pm to 7pm.
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FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market
1600 20th St NWThe FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market is located in the heart of one of Washington, DC’s most vibrant and historic neighborhoods. Washingtonian magazine credits the market with “teaching Washingtonians to love their fruits and vegetables.” The Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times of London also named the market one of the top farmers markets in the country. During the peak season, there are more than 50 farmers offering conventional and certified organic fruits and vegetables, pastured meat, poultry and eggs, farmstead and artisan cheeses, sweet and savory baked goods (including gluten free options), fresh pasta, pickles, jams, and jellies, locally roasted coffee, District-made spirits and beers, handmade dumplings, soups and sandwiches, cut flowers, potted plants, soaps, and more. This market location is also open Thursdays from 3pm to 7pm.
A contemporary small plates brasserie with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients. Locally sourced, seasonal modern dishes with bold flavors.
Duck Duck Goose
2100 P Street NorthwestA contemporary small plates brasserie with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients. Locally sourced, seasonal modern dishes with bold flavors.
Sushi Taro, in Washington DC, offers an exceptional experience in fine Japanese dining.
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Sushi Taro
1503 17th St NWSushi Taro, in Washington DC, offers an exceptional experience in fine Japanese dining.
Intimate white-tableclothed bistro offering lasagna & other Italian classics, with weekly specials.
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Floriana
1602 17th St NWIntimate white-tableclothed bistro offering lasagna & other Italian classics, with weekly specials.
Old-fashioned restaurant with outdoor seating serving familiar French fare, brunch staples & drinks.
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Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWOld-fashioned restaurant with outdoor seating serving familiar French fare, brunch staples & drinks.
Hip hangout boasting a first floor British pub, second floor lounge & a large roof deck with 2 bars.
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Brixton
901 U St NWHip hangout boasting a first floor British pub, second floor lounge & a large roof deck with 2 bars.
Parking Garage
iParkit
1325 18th Street NorthwestParking Garage
11 Dupont Circle NW
11 Dupont Circle NorthwestParking Garage
Grocery/Pharmacy
CVS
Safeway
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
1440 P St NW