Dupont Circle and Kalorama Neighborhood Snapshot

Top Experiences

• Dupont Circle: Grab a cup of coffee and a newspaper, and soak up the always-buzzing scene around the fountain.
• National Geographic Society: See National Geographic magazine come to life in rotating exhibits at the society's Explorers Hall.
• Phillips Collection: Admire masterpieces such as Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party and Degas's Dancers at the Barre at the country's first museum of modern art.
• Woodrow Wilson House: Glimpse the life of the 28th American president, who lived here during his retirement, surrounded by all the modern luxuries of the early 1900s.

Getting Here

Dupont Circle has its own stop on the Metro's Red Line. Exit on Q Street for the Phillips Collection, Anderson House, and Kalorama attractions. On-street parking in residential areas is becoming increasingly difficult to find, especially on weekend evenings.

Planning Your Time

The Dupont Circle neighborhood charms whatever the time or season. By day, there is the Phillips Collection’s impressive Impressionist art, the historic Woodrow Wilson House, and Kramerbooks & Afterwords for browsing. Evenings, the neighborhood’s restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and its own adult game room keep things hopping. Locals prize the FRESHFARM market, open Sunday mornings year-round.

Safety

Dupont Circle is one of the safer areas in Washington, but muggings still occur here from time to time. Avoid dark, empty areas between bars late at night; stay sober; and avoid crowds on sidewalks, where you might encounter pickpockets.

Quick Bites

Greek Deli. South of Dupont Circle, owner Kostas Fostieris has been wowing office workers for more than 30 years with his meatballs, spinach pie, and rack of lamb, as well as baklava and yogurt to die for. There may be a line around lunchtime, but it moves quickly. The deli is closed on weekends. 1120 19th St. NW greekdelidc.com Farragut W.

Teaism Dupont Circle. A few blocks northeast of Dupont Circle and closer to the neighborhood’s galleries, take a break in the tranquil surroundings of D.C.'s favorite tea salon, which offers not only a variety of teas, but also intriguing sweets and Asian-inspired comfort food. 2009 R St. NW www.teaism.com Dupont Circle.

Un Je Ne Sais Quoi Patisserie Française. This French bakery specializes in "les merveilleux" (towers of meringue, cream, and ganache), which are a specialty in the owners’ native region of northern France. The bakery also serves more conventional French sweets. Its small space is charming, with framed prints, an elegant antique loveseat, and bistro-sized chairs and tables. 1361 Connecticut Ave. NW unjenesaisquoi-pastry.com Dupont Circle.