Your Guide to DuPont Circle, DC
Lifestyle
One of DC’s most beloved and vibrant neighborhoods, DuPont is a lively enclave lined with eclectic eateries, quirky coffee shops, charming book stores, and refreshing bars.
From cultural diversions to entertaining nightlife and an exciting mix of daily activity, DuPont is a place that offers something for everyone. Read on to learn more about this iconic neighborhood and plan your next trip today!
What to Do in DuPont Circle
#1 Take a self-guided tour of Embassy Row: The Embassy of Australia is the beginning point of a 2-mile-stretch along Massachusetts Avenue known as Embassy Row. As you continue northwest, you’ll pass dozens of diplomatic missions and sights, from the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial to the Nelson Mandela statue outside of the Embassy of South Africa.
#2 Explore the Phillips Collection: This ticketed museum offers new perspectives on the works of modern artists, from Renoir to Rothko. Visitors converge on The Phillips Collection for its special exhibitions and unique programming, which includes Sunday concerts at 4 PM and the favorite after-hours hit known as Phillips After 5.
#3 Tour the Mansion on O Street: Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined block, The Mansion on O Street is home to an array of intimate events and secret tours through its artifact-laden rooms. The museum is dedicated to exploring the creative process, and guests are asked to get hands-on with eccentric antiques, high-class art, music memorabilia, and more.
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Where to Eat (& Drink) in DuPont Circle
#1 Floriana: This under-the-radar restaurant is a go-to for Italian classics like lasagna and pastas. Vice President Kamala Harris famously gave the 41-year-old stalwart a visit shortly before Inauguration.
#2 Hank’s Oyster Bar: Hank’s is a neighborhood go-to for oysters on the half shell and other “ice bar” selections like peel ‘n eat shrimp or ceviche. From there, move on to a crabcake or its best-selling lobster roll.
#3 Sushi Taro: The famed omakase counter at Michelin-starred restaurant Sushi Taro is back in business, serving up elaborate meals curated by a world-class sushi chef.
#4 Swingers: A mecca for golf-lovers near and far, this adults-only mini-golf course serves up four bars and a food hall that dishes out everything from pizza to Southern fare.
#5 Residents Cafe & Bar: Come for the espresso martinis and stay for the stellar sound system at this stylish day-to-night cafe with a Mediterranean-leaning lineup and leafy new “cocktail garden” that’s frequently full.
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How to Get Around
Via Metro: Public transportation in Dupont Circle lies at the heart of the neighborhood, providing residents seamless access to the rest of the city. Whether you need to get to work downtown or escape the city entirely, your journey will likely start here. The station has two entrances, one on the Northside of the circle at Q Street and Connecticut Ave NW and another South on 19th St. NW.
Via bike: Feeling adventurous? Capital bike share may be the solution for you! You can bike around the entire city while taking in sights of the iconic monuments or cherry trees. Start at Dupont circle and drop your bike off at any Capital bike-share station around the Nation’s Capital when you’ve reached your destination.
On foot: A thoroughly urban neighborhood, DuPont has more than earned its reputation as a walker’s paradise. Stroll the countless tree-lined streets to immerse yourself in the true spirit of this bustling enclave that never slows down.
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