Dupont Circle

Dupont Cir NW, Washington, D.C., 20036 | 202-673-7647
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SHOPPING, DINING & NIGHTLIFE IN DUPONT CIRCLE

Don't miss out on this eclectic, bustling Washington, D.C. neighborhood! Dupont Circle is brimming with world-class shopping, dining, and nightlife, including galleries, bookstores, bars, coffee shops, and a multitude of gay-friendly nightclubs. Whether you're sipping wine at a swanky lounge, people watching by the fountain, or soaking in modern art at The Phillips Collection, Dupont Circle is the place to be.

DETAILS

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BEST RESTAURANTS

Lauriol Plaza
Bistrot Du Coin
Tabard Inn Restaurant
Hank's Oyster Bar
Pizzeria Paradiso
Firefly
Sushi Taro
Komi

BEST BOOK SHOPS

Kramerbooks&Afterwords Cafe
Red Onion Records & Books
Books-A-Million

BEST BARS & CLUBS

The Big Hunt Pub
Eighteenth Street Lounge
CIRCA at Dupont
Buffalo Billiards

ACTIVITIES

Soak in modern art at The Phillips Collection
Take a breather on the Spanish Steps
Tour the Victorian-style Brewmaster's Castle
Explore the Mansion on O Street

Before You Go

FAQS

WHAT LANDMARKS ARE NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE?

Dupont Circle is a short 1.5-mile walk to Constitution Avenue, the National Mall, and the Lincoln Memorial, and only one mile from Georgetown University.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS IN DUPONT CIRCLE?

Don’t miss the annual Dupont Festival, which brings friends together for great music and dance. In June, catch the Capital Pride parade and festival or the thrilling High Heel Race on 17th Street NW between R Street and Church.

HELPFUL LINKS

http://washington.org/topics/dupont-circle

Why Stay at The Normandy Hotel?

About a half mile from The Normandy
Daily wine and cheese hour
75 boutique-style rooms