![]() ![]() ![]() An hourlong tour reveals quirky personal items, including an early slow cooker and Wilson’s surprisingly large shoes. Woodrow Wilson House. History buffs can also explore the more recent past at the Woodrow Wilson House, a Georgian Revival mansion where the 28th president spent his final years. Founded in 1922 in a townhouse at 1767 P Street, to promote and protect the interests of the residents, the Dupont Circle Citizens Association (DCCA) is the. The Phillips boasts some 3,000 works by the greats-including Renoir, Monet, and Rothko-plus exhibits ranging from Georgia O’Keeffe to local collector Anita Reiner. ![]() After you’ve fueled up, head to America’s first museum of modern art. The marble fountain in Dupont Circle proper. In warm weather, a good spot to sip coffee and people-watch is on the benches ringing the marble fountain in Dupont Circle proper, the traffic circle/park that defines the neighborhood and is home to chess matches, political rallies, and, in winter, snowball fights. The contemporary commercial gallery features international artists and is a must-stop during First Fridays when Dupont’s galleries stay open late and offer the chance to chat with curators. Hillyer Art Space. If emerging talents are of interest, don’t miss Hillyer Art Space, just steps away from the Phillips Collection. (1737 Connecticut Ave., NW 20).įox & Hounds. Fans of authentic dives can play tunes on the jukebox at this neighborhood watering hole, which pours straight glasses of booze with a mixer alongside (go for a gin and tonic). (2118 Massachusetts Ave., NW 20).īoard Room. A youthful crowd rents board games like Jenga to play at this bar and game room. The studio is on the second floor, up one flight of stairs (sorry, no elevator). Visitors can take hourlong guided tours of the home or browse through the museum, which features weapons, portraits, and artifacts from the Revolutionary War. DUPONT CIRCLE 1605 Connecticut Avenue NW, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20009 This charming DC yoga studio is a sunny oasis of peace, just a block from the Dupont Circle metro. Photograph by Mark Finkenstaedt.Īnderson House. A magnificent Beaux Arts mansion that’s home to the Society of the Cincinnati, Washington’s oldest historical organization, founded by American Revolution officers in 1783. In contrast, Dupont Circle is a vibrant blend of local haunts and traveler attractions, historic homes and thriving nightlife. Not-so-hidden gem: Anderson House, one of the area’s grandest mansions, is open for tours. The Admiral features four bar areas and one of the citys largest patios, a sprawling, 2000 square foot landscape looking out directly to historic Dupont. ![]()
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