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Dupont Circle Location and Culture

With a never-sleep vibe, Adams Morgan is one of D.C.’s most culturally diverse areas with a real international flair. Its mix of ethnic restaurants and popular bars keep the main street area of Columbia Road busy on most nights. This area attracts young professionals, families, and retirees, creating a diverse neighborhood both ethnically and demographically. The blending of many cultures makes this a hotspot for good cuisine and new experiences in bars, food trucks, and boutiques. Housing Housing in the area is mostly Federal style architecture with most homes sporting simple lines, limited details, and bold colors. There are eclectic single-family homes and apartments are available for rent, in addition to newer apartment complexes. Activities and Landmarks Madams Organ Blues Bar is a local hotspot with a long reputation as a fun gathering place. It contains a huge mural of the Madam on the building and a maze of floors for visitors to explore. Locals can often be found out and about on weekend nights grabbing dinner or drinks with friends. Lots of little pocket restaurants offering outdoor seating in the warmer months are scattered all over the neighborhood with many bars and pubs for a relaxing night with friends. + 18th & U + Meze Restaurant + Bar Charley + Mellow Mushroom Pizzeria

Dupont Circle is bordered by a lot of fun neighborhoods including Adams Morgan and Sheridan-Kalorama to the northwest, U Street and Logan Circle to the east and Downtown to the south. Dupont Circle may just be a traffic circle but is one of the liveliest areas in the city because it is home to leafy historic neighborhoods, restaurants, bars, and museums. Walk to everything or use public transportation, including the Metro, in just a few minutes’ walk. Housing Homes in Dupont Circle are a mix of Victorian (typically with three floors and spiral turrets) and Edwardian homes with flat roofs and ornate cornice detailing along the gutters and windows. As Dupont has grown in popularity, lots of apartment buildings have appeared over the years, giving Dupont residents a lot of options. Activities and Landmarks Embassy Row runs right through Dupont Circle, adding some cultural flair to the already-recognizable area. As a neighborhood that attracts all ages and backgrounds, Dupont has a large variety of food options, with everything from your local Irish pub to a classic bakery. From here its easy access to Rock Creek Park with biking, horse-back riding, running trails or enjoy the outdoors.

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