Dupont Circle, Washington D.C.

Name: Dupont Circle
Address: Washington D.C., United States

#596 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

Dupont Circle is a traffic circle, park, neighborhood, and historic district in Northwest Washington, D.C. The Dupont Circle neighborhood is bounded approximately by 16th Street NW to the east, 22nd Street NW to the west, M Street NW to the south, and Florida Avenue NW to the north. Much of the neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. However, the local government Advisory Neighborhood Commission and the Dupont Circle Historic District have slightly different boundaries. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.51 mi²Coordinates: 38°54'35"N, 77°2'36"W

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Northwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. United States

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Dupont Circle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, The Phillips Collection, Heurich House Museum, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle.

~460 ftN
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., Kramers is a cherished landmark that embodies the spirit of literary culture in the nation's capital. This iconic independent bookstore, café, and bar, which opened its doors in 1976, has long served as a haven for book lovers...
~1210 ftNW
Intimate setting for modern art
The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., The Phillips Collection stands as a beacon of modern art in a city steeped in history. Often referred to as America's first museum of modern art, this intimate museum offers an unparalleled collection of masterworks by renowned...
~680 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Romanesque architecture
Heurich House Museum, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • 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.
~1480 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington D.C. most commonly known as St. Matthew's Cathedral, is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. As St.
~560 ftSW
Park
Sonny Bono Memorial Park, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Sonny Bono Memorial Park is a park in Northwest Washington, D.C. at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue, 20th Street, and O Street near Dupont Circle. It is named for Sonny Bono. The park was established in 1998, after Sonny Bono's death, by Bono family friend Geary Simon, a local real estate developer. He approached the D.C.
~1240 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery
Marsha Mateyka Gallery, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Marsha Mateyka Gallery is a fine arts gallery in Washington, DC. The gallery was established in 1983 by art historian Marsha Perry Mateyka. The gallery focuses generally on national and regional contemporary artists. The gallery is located at 2012 R Street NW, Washington DC 20009.
~1280 ftW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Anderson House, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • Anderson House, also known as Larz Anderson House, is a Gilded Age mansion located at 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, on Embassy Row in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~540 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Shingle style architecture
Whittemore House, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Whittemore House is an historic building located at 1526 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1550 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The name "M Street" refers to two major roads in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. Because of the Cartesian coordinate system used to name streets in Washington, the name "M Street" can be used to refer to any east-west street located twelve blocks north or south of the dome of the United States Capitol.
~1220 ftN
Museum, History museum, Military museum
National Museum of American Jewish Military History, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The National Museum of American Jewish Military History was founded September 2, 1958, in Washington, D.C. to document and preserve "the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the United States.. the public concerning the courage, heroism and sacrifices...
~770 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Thomas' Parish, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • St. Thomas' Parish is an Episcopal church in Washington, D.C. It is part of the Diocese of Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dupont Circle?

Nearby attractions include Civil War Monuments in Washington, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Sulgrave Club, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Patterson Mansion, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Dupont Circle Fountain, Washington D.C. (3 min walk).

How to get to Dupont Circle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dupont Circle:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (1 min walk)
Farragut North • Lines: Rd (13 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (14 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (22 min walk)