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Dupont Circle
Park and Monument
Northwest Washington, Washington
"Doing one of my favorite things and people watching at the circle"(13 Tips)
"Awesome place for relaxing and people watching during nice weather."(18 Tips)
"Great spot for lunch in the center of DC"(2 Tips)
"Great place to chill and have lunch during a work day."(5 Tips)
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Kendy ChibiJuly 14, 2014Best place for any DC public gathering event, been here several times; the recent event was World Cup watch between USA and Germany, great game, great people!Upvoted Mar 1
Whatever you like, you'll find it here in Dupont! Always great place to hang out at, with a group or alone!
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 13, 2012DC establishments can serve alcoholic beverages to proof-bearing 21 year olds+, M-TH 8am–2am, F-S 8am–3am & Sun 10am–2am. Beer and wine can be purchased in some stores 7 days/wk. -- Green Guide EditorUpvoted Mar 21
People watching at the Dupont Circle Fountain with lunch.- Awesome place for relaxing and people watching during nice weather. You'll see artists, hula hoop experts, musicians, chess players, etc. The circle is also surrounded by great shops and restaurants.
National Geographic Traveller (UK)October 6, 2014This buzzy, gay-friendly neighbourhood is the place for trendy galleries, secondhand bookshops and quirky shopping. On Sundays, a farmers’ market brings the country into town. Read more
Fare BuzzOctober 10, 2011If you're up for a bit of shopping on your trip in Washington DC, Dupont Circle is the area you want to stop by. Here you'll find antique stores, boutiques, bookstores and more.
Perhaps DC's best little National Park. Great people watching all year long. I like a veggie burrito from Chipotle up Conn. Best place for the mother of all Snowpocalypse snowball fights 2010!
Kamila DejaVuOctober 23, 2015Such a lovely place for taking a break and relaxing with a cup of coffee! Starbucks is right across the street btw :)
A great place to take a stroll anytime of the year. Sip a coffee or snack on something from one of the many surrounding restaurants. I love reading a book on a bench near the fountain. Classic DC.
Nikos XynosApril 7, 2017Nice place with many bars, coffee shops and restaurants. Also its the perfect place to start your night in DC
Grab a chop't salad and hang out near the chess benches for great "crazy guy" eavesdropping. Look out for dog poop - not everyone is conscientious.
As long as you're subtle, cops are ok with bringing booze. Get some friends and some solo cups with wine and go day drinking. It's best in spring.
E 🤍June 23, 2016Everything you might need is just around you...a Giant CVS (24hrs/7) ,a nice branch of Starbucks, the Dupont Circle metro station & one of Shake shak branches is near by.
Cultural hub of the city; great restaurants, bars, clubs, and cafes in pretty much every direction- particularly along Conn Ave. Lovely neighborhood; decent nightlife.
If you sit long enough, you'll get a visit from a squirrel. No, they dont eat kale.
Fabulous people-watching & scenic shots down each relative street surrounding the Circle & fountain. Early morning & evening light is the best for shooting ;-)
John McCombsJanuary 16, 2019People watch when it’s warm outside! In the cold, wait for someone to fall on the ice if you’re feeling mean
- Stephen VictorMay 4, 2015Great for hanging out, and a nice shortcut for navigating the maze of streets.
DC Preservation LeagueMay 12, 2011Notable for its superior examples of Victorian rowhouses and turn-of-the-century Beaux-Arts mansions. Designated June 1977 with nearly 3100 protected buildings within its district boundaries.
Coolest spot at the center of DC hippie spirit. Always totally unpretentious.
This map shows you where the Metro entrances are. You're welcome.
Gena DixonAugust 10, 2017There's lots of restaurants, no attractions, and lots of homeless people....
Melissa Michaud NishanDecember 5, 2021Love all the energy on Saturday evening. Lots of music, vendors!
I love to sit on a bench & watch people as whey walk past the fountain.
Rachel OrrAugust 8, 2014Love hanging out and eating lunch on the circle! Always a lot of people out. Fun to people watch.
Andrés GaviotaJanuary 28, 2015Dreams Will come true, just work hard and believe in yourself. Give up everything you have, see who stays. Never forget who you are and Party On!
SkillshareJanuary 30, 2012When it's nice out, bring a blanket and some snacks and meet your students for a lesson on anything!
Magdalena Gornicka-PartykaJune 19, 2014Great place to grab a sandwich or a coffee and just enjoy the moment.
Best people watching spot during the day, late night, best place to watch drunk people eat the pavement.
Jared CampbellNovember 23, 2014Kramer Books and Buffalo Billiards are definitely the Teri best places on the circle.
Great way to spend a lazy day!: Many awesome shops & restaurants. People-watch by the fountain. Picnic on the grass :)
Honey BadgerAugust 2, 2011Try the local field mice - they're yuppie and yummy, too, a rare find in this city of crushed dreams.
Washington BladeJuly 12, 2011In 1975, Dupont Cir. area Lambda Rising bookstore ran the nation's first gay-orientated television commercial. This historic gay neighborhood is one of America's first. Don't miss the fountain!
Stroll along 18th St and enjoy the beautiful houses, gardens, and tasty restaurants
- Doing one of my favorite things and people watching at the circle
Contrary to popular belief, no longer a true gayborhood. The gays have long since gentrified it and moved elsewhere while yuppies from Arlington have been pouring in for years.
AIDS.govSeptember 27, 2011We're @ the Red Flash Mob Balloon Release recognizing National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! Check out AIDS.gov to follow the action!
Close GitmoJanuary 11, 2012Jan 11(right now!): the National Day of Action Against Guantanamo & the NDAA! Join us at 1130 in Lafayette Square across from the White House. The program and march will run from Noon-2:30pm EST
If you're feeling French or just obscure, pronounce it "du pawh"
Juan MendezAugust 12, 2012A think the scene in "Homeland" where the bomb goes off in the park...oh great now I scared myself to death...lol
Lots of small cafes, bars and restaurants! Also where you can find the Foundry Gallery, Emerson Prepratory School, etc
M Squared Real EstateAugust 14, 2011Great people watching, grab a cup of coffee, take in a game of chess.
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Dupont Circle
1 DuPont Cir NW (at Connecticut Ave NW)
Washington, D.C. 20036
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Washington, D.C. 20036
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