United States Washington, D.C. Dupont Circle Photos By Rachel Cooper Rachel Cooper Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Rachel Cooper is a travel writer who has lived in the Washington, D.C., area for more than 25 years. She is also the author of several books covering the capital and mid-Atlantic regions. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/07/19 TripSavvy / Rachel Cooper The Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC has some of the city's finest museums, historic homes and foreign embassies as well as a variety of ethnic restaurants, bookstores, and private art galleries. The circle itself is a park and one of the prime green spaces in the heart of the nation's capital. It is popular place for people to gather to enjoy fresh air on a nice day. Enjoy these photos of the Dupont Circle area and get a glimpse of the key attractions in this cosmopolitan neighborhood. 01 of 08 The Dupont Circle Fountain Photo © Rachel Cooper, licensed to About.com, Inc. In the center of Dupont Circle is a fountain designed by Daniel Chester French and architect Henry Bacon, the co-creators of the Lincoln Memorial. The fountain features carvings of three classical figures symbolizing the sea, the stars and the wind. Continue to 2 of 8 below. 02 of 08 Historic Mansions in Dupont Circle © John Lovette/Getty Images During the late 1800s, many mansions were built in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC. The architecture in the area ranges from Beaux-Arts to Queen Anne and more. The Historic District is roughly bounded by Rhode Island Avenue, NW; M and N Sts., NW, on the south; Florida Avenue, NW, on the west; Swann St., NW, on the north; and the 16th Street Historic District on the east. Continue to 3 of 8 below. 03 of 08 Phillips Collection Photo © Phillips Collection The Phillips Collection is a small modern art museum located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood at 1600 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC. The museum features a collection of nearly 2,500 works by American and European impressionist and modern artists. Continue to 4 of 8 below. 04 of 08 Embassy Row and Other Embassies © Buyenlarge/Getty Images Many historic mansions and row homes in the Dupont Circle area are now used as foreign embassies. Embassy Row refers to a part of the city where many of the embassies are located, along Massachusetts Avenue extending toward the National Cathedral. See a map and learn more about Embassy Row. Continue to 5 of 8 below. 05 of 08 National Georgraphic Explorers Hall Photo © Heather Hoffman, National Geographic Society Located at National Geographic's Washington, DC headquarters at 17th and M Streets near Dupont Circle, the museum exhibits past and current expeditions, adventures, and scientific research. The National Geographic Museum hosts special programs throughout the year that include films, lectures, concerts and family events. Continue to 6 of 8 below. 06 of 08 Woodrow Wilson House © Rachel Cooper Woodrow Wilson House is Washington's only presidential museum. It was the final home of our 28th President. Furnished as it was in Wilson's time, the 1915 Georgian Revival home near Dupont Circle ( at 2340 S St. NW Washington DC) is a living textbook of modern American life in the 1920s. Continue to 7 of 8 below. 07 of 08 Dupont Circle Apartments © Buyenlarge/Getty Images Many historic properties in the Dupont Circle neighborhood have been converted to apartment buildings and are a prime location for urban living. Continue to 8 of 8 below. 08 of 08 More About Dupont Circle Best Dupont Circle Restaurants Dupont Circle Bars & Nightclubs Dupont Circle Museums 20 Great Hotels Near Dupont Circle Dupont Circle Map and Transportation Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit Share Pin Email