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    Whitney D.

    This area is super hopping especially on nice days. This neighborhood seems to be safe, a lot of young professionals love and work in this area too I have noticed and read. There are many restaurant's of all types of food to choose from and a lot of them have outdoor seating for nice days. Can be noisy on weekends I have read too. Nice area to walk around and shop too as there are some stores. There is a metro stop here so you can get to anywhere.

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    Steve A.

    Circles are plentiful in this city. Dupont Circle is one of the best known. It's almost in the middle of the city, located near a very big Metro station. A lot of cool things to do here because it's one of the hippest neighborhoods. There's many restaurants and stores. It basically is the area around a big traffic circle. Main streets here are Connecticut Avenue, Massachusetts Avenue, and P Street. One highlight is the small park right in the middle of this. It's the main gathering spot in this neighborhood for various festivals. There's a large statue of Samuel Francis Dupont, who is an important figure in the creation of the city, and there's a fountain too. A few notable businesses include Kramerbooks and Afterwords Cafe. It also is a site for many festivals. There's always something happening every weekend.

    Kimberly J.

    We were in the area for lunch and decided to walk around Dupont Circle. Nice place to walk around, enjoy the trees, look at the birds, sit on a bench and relax. There is a fountain in the middle of the circle. Some good eats can be found around here as well. Enjoy!

    David H.

    Ok. I'm going to break down and finally review the circle. The traffic circle around this park is one of the more confusing traffic implements in the city that I suspect I would baffle even a British person used to a double roundabouts. Just take the Metro there. The park in the center of the circle is a surprisingly quiet (relatively) and shady park. For all the traffic going around the circle, it actually manages to be a place where you can chill out on a nice day. There are benches surrounding the fountain where you can people watch. There are more benches located around the path ringing the fountain along with a few tabletop chess/checkerboards (bring your own pieces). The entire park is very grassy and shady. The downside is that you will have some of the homeless population asking for money repeatedly and occasionally washing up in the fountain. There used to be a huge rat population that has declined but not entirely gone away since the city took over management from the NPS. Sometimes, in the evenings, you can still see a couple of rats frolicking on the grass in a pale imitation of the days when there would be dozens scattered around enjoying the twilight. Hey, they're happy with the park also. All in all, this is an enjoyable urban park to sit in and enjoy your coffee/tea or snack from one of the many shops in the immediate area.

    The beautiful fountain in the center of the circle
    Arlene M.

    Dupont Circle is a beautiful roundabout we used to try to get a peek at some of the Embassies along Embassy Row. In the center is a very ornate fountain surrounded by trees. One of the downsides is when you are driving around it you could end up on the wrong Ave like we did and had to return to it twice just to get on the right street. I'm sure there are park benches there as well. We saw a Metro stop nearby and although we were driving didn't know it was there. Time did not permit us to stop there but I did try to capture the moment while stopped at a light. We discovered it was right next to a very trendy area which is a must return for us since it was so close to where we were staying. I was glad I got to opportunity to see it a grab a picture.

    Lisa S.

    After eating an early dinner nearby, we came to sit for a few minutes in Dupont Circle and relax. The fountain was beautiful, and the benches were comfortable- we had a lot of fun people watching. After a few minutes, we realized that 90% of the other people sitting around the larger circle were homeless people. We sat and watched a man in a suit feed people food to a squirrel. It was adorable- the squirrel would come up close to the man, stare at him, the man would give him some food, and the squirrel would just sit there and eat it while staring at him- all within inches of the man. After watching this for a few minutes, I pointed out the biggest rat I've ever seen running around the green. After we saw that, we decided to leave quickly. On our way out, we realized the big holes in the dirt next to the benches were from the rats. Yuck.

    Connecticut Avenue shop style buildings
    John S.

    Dupont Circle does not make sense to most tourists unless they are being guided. Yes it's full of various attractions but most people don't know what's behind its history nor inside so time is consumed. DuPont Circle being a neighborhood is full of local history and local art centers for this area. Many of these attractions are free of charge for touring...When? Embassy Row might make sense to some tourists that also has a visitors day. Tourists short on time won't gain much from this trendy neighborhood except maybe higher class eating. I like the local style of the bizzy buildings on Connecticut Avenue wile I see the tall fountain in the park circle as unappealing though festive at evenings. After dark it could be interesting to see where the bum groups choose to sleep around the circle.

    Austin G.

    Dupont Circle itself may be the best circle in all of Washington, DC. Centrally located by the Dupont Circle Metro station, a plethora of great restaurants, and the gateway to some of the city's best embassies, Dupont Circle is a gathering place for all types of people. On a casual weekend, you'll find people reading on the benches, children splashing their feet in the fountain, and more seasoned DC residents playing chess along the park.

    Dave L.

    When in doubt... Meet at Dupont Circle. There's tons to do here. Coffee shops, a tea house, bookstores, ethnic restaurants, hang out at the fountain, a dance studio, ice cream (Larry's!), lounges, bus to Georgetown, people watch, and even a sex shop! :O Tips: Bad parking and bloody rotary streets!! #$#!%#@ Take the metro instead.

    What happen in Dupont stays in Dupont! :)
    Lydia P.

    A few days ago, my friend and I hang out in DuPont, my neck of the wood, my favorite area in town, we saw this interesting but rare view. No washing machine and dryer while staying at the hotel? And no time and money to bring it to the dry cleaning? No problem. Wash it with hands and hang it by the hotel window! It will dry overnight! :) Perhaps I shouldn't be surprise with what I found, since I said it in many of my reviews about my DuPont. Anything could happen here! In DuPont Wonderland! :) Well as I say, What Happen in DuPont stays in DuPont!

    Carmen V.

    Took a walking tour of Dupont Circle and Embassy Row. Such a poppin' part of tow! Nearby Highlights: Decades, Kramerbooks, Shake Shack, Bagels Etc., and MORE! Just walk around. Plenty to do. Metro stop right there as well. Or sit by the fountain and relax.

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    You can. They have benches and you are allowed on the grass. Beware that there is a homeless encampment around circle (not in the park area itself) so you may be approached for money or food. Some people are more creeped out by this than others so… Read more

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    Executive Office of the President

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    What's prettier than the White House, the Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian put…read moretogether? Yes, Ariana Grande is a good answer, but I was looking for the Executive Office on 17th St! A long time ago, the love of my life used to say that this building was the highlight of her trips to DC, and I can see why. I remember walking with her in the pouring rain next to it, and taking pictures of her exposing herself in front of it. Times change... But this building never did. It's glorious and resplendent. It reminds me of something in France, but better kept, perhaps. It looks palatial. If the White House is a little underwhelming then this executive office is completely awe-inspiring. It's level with the Capitol as my favourite building in the DC area, and is the easiest 5-star rating I've given since my Cousin Daniel got drunk and showed me the ropes.

    Didn't really have a lot of time to roam around Pennsylvania Ave. And my friend and I, being…read moreslightly less than ignorant didn't know that the BACK of the WHITE HOUSE would be on Pennsylvania Ave. ** Not impressed** So our pictures we're not exactly anythng to brag about. So we decided to take pictures in front of the Executive Office of the President where the FRONT of this architecture was much more impressive than the BACK of the White House on Pennsylvania Ave. Still a great experience to roam DC and take in the history and political side of the US. (You don't get much of that or appreciate it as much coming from the west coast. Hence, the ignorance of the FRONT vs the BACK of the WHITE HOUSE. =X)

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    4.1(764 reviews)
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    We were very fortunate to be on a visit to the nations capital when the spring garden tour was…read morehappening at the White House. This is a once a year event for only two days that is free to the public that allowed us to get an up close look at the White House Gardens /grounds and the outside of the White House to include a chance to see the presidential limousine "the beast". The grounds were absolutely beautiful and it was a real treat, possibly once in a lifetime, to be so close to the White House. NICE!!! As this trip was with our grandkids it gave us a great deal of satisfaction of being able to share such a memorable and lifelong memory with them. it is truly nice to see times like this when our government offers up such unique viewing opportunities to the general public.

    Came here with Steven and hate that it was fenced off. I had to edit this photo to remove the black…read morefence in the way of the White House view, haha! A lot of vendors here to sell trinkets and souvenirs that are not badly priced. If you are using Google Maps to navigate, it will take you to roads that do not exist or closed off, so do not expect that the navigation will take you directly to the front of the White House when you go. Surprised that the grass was not super duper green because I figured that there would be staff that made sure everything outside looked perfect to public eye. Couple of security guards sprinkled around the vicinity who do 100% ID card checks if you try to enter. I forgot the name of the art museum, but it is right by the White House, which I thought made for a beautiful stroll if you want to appreciate the downtown city more than the historical significance that the White House offers, but the cultural valuables that populate Washington DC, too! Thank you for the welcoming staff here who were so passionate about the artworks that it made you excited to learn all about them, too

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