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Dupont Circle is a walkable, family-friendly neighborhood with convenient options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Many visitors come for its beautiful outdoor settings, especially the parks. Start by booking your hotel in Dupont Circle, and then enjoy the sights in the greater Washington area.

Sightseeing around Dupont Circle

The area's storied past is told through its monuments and historic sites, while the museums provide some cultural flavor. Browse the collections at Phillips Collection, L. Ron Hubbard House, or Anderson House Museum. For cultural attractions, head to Foundry Gallery, Aaron and Cecile Goldman Theater, and Woodrow Wilson House. Monuments like Dumbarton Bridge, Scottish Rite Temple, and Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle are well regarded. Learn about the local history at Anderson House, Christian Heurich House, and Dumbarton House. Francis Pool, Smithsonian's National Zoo, and Volta Park are family favorites.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. Local parks like Farragut Square, Meridian Hill Park, and Lafayette Park are peaceful spots. Looking for a little retail therapy? Consider a shopping trip to Georgetown Park, Cady's Alley, and Union Station Shopping Center. If you have some more time, pay a visit to Verizon Center, Gangplank Marina, or East Potomac Golf Course.

Some of the area's most popular sights are George Washington University, Ford's Theater, and Lincoln Memorial. You can also visit Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives, National Geographic Society, and Studio Theatre.

Getting around Dupont Circle

Ready to get out and explore the city? Dupont Circle Station is the closest metro station.

At 4.3 miles (7 km), Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) is the closest major airport to Dupont Circle. Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.) is the next closest airport, 21.9 miles (35.2 km) away.