Dupont circle

Connecticut Avenue at sunset, at Dupont Circle, in Washington, DC., District of Columbia

Washington neighborhoods tend to have a singular feel—either residential or commercial, tourist-centric or governmental. In contrast, Dupont Circle is a vibrant blend of local haunts and traveler attractions, historic homes and thriving nightlife. While much remains unchanged in recent years—including the area’s status as a center of gay life and host of the Pride Parade in June—there are also enticing new restaurants and shops that keep even longtime Washingtonians coming back.

Dupont Circle, Washington, DC

Street sign for Dupont Circle and Connecticut Avenue NW, location of the building, with some of the Art Deco details in the background

Dupont Circle Metro Station south entrance Washington D.C. (1525 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036)

My first trip to Washington DC was a school trip in 8th grade. I stayed in a hotel room with 3 girlfriends without parents for the first time! Hey o! Needless to say it was a bit of a boy-crazed weekend! But that's not to say I didn't learn anything. I have fond memories of

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DC’s Dupont Circle neighborhood is eclectic—its architecture spanning the robber baron Gilded Age to trendy 21st condo renovations.

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