Things to Do in Dupont Circle, Washington

Dupont Circle is a historic area with cultural institutions like The Phillips Collection and the Heurich House Museum. It also features dining spots such as Hank's Oyster Bar and The Pembroke.

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Top things to do in Dupont Circle

Anderson House
★ 4.7 · 275
Museum★
The 55,764-square-foot Anderson House, which is perhaps better described as a castle, was built in 1902-1905, as the home of Larz Anderson and his wife.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 4 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4 PM
Sun
12 PM – 4 PM
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White House and Lafayette Square
★ 4.5 · 3.1k
Plaza★
This storied park with large statues set north of the White House is a National Historic Landmark.
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
12 AM – 12 AM
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Heurich House Museum: The Brewmaster's Castle
★ 4.4 · 293
History Museum★
Grand 19th-century mansion known for its beer-brewing history, with period furniture & guided tours.
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Kramers
★ 4.5 · 4.8k
Bookstore· $20–30
Landmark indie bookstore & cafe with a menu of upscale American fare, wine & draft beer. Open late.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 10 PM
Sat
8 AM – 10 PM
Sun
8 AM – 9 PM
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Hana Market
★ 4.8 · 931
Market· $$
Compact grocery store offering traditional Japanese staples, including produce, snacks & candy.
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FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market
★ 4.7 · 755
Market
Outdoor, Sunday farmers' market offering local, seasonal produce, specialty foods & artisanal goods.
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Dupont Little Flea Market
Flea Market
The Dupont Little Flea Market is a festive weekly marketplace for vintage and antique housewares, art, clothing and vinyl, along with locally made jewelry, art and craft.
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Where to eat & drink in Dupont Circle

{petite} maman
★ 4.9 · 1.3k
Coffee Shop· $10–20
A café, bakery, restaurant, and event space offering a variety of food and beverage options.
Mon–Fri
7:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Un je ne sais Quoi...
★ 4.6 · 1.6k
Pastry Shop
Stylish dessert shop specializing in cloud-like meringue & whipped cream pastries.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 6 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 6 PM
Sun
9 AM – 5 PM
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Off the Record
★ 4.6 · 1.1k
Cocktail Bar· $20–70
Subterranean-level bar in the Hay-Adams Hotel serving classic cocktails & upscale bar food.
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Decades DC
★ 4.4 · 2.6k
Nightclub· $10–60
Retro-themed, 3-story nightclub featuring '80s & '90s music amid throwback decor & artwork.
Mon–Wed
Closed
Thu
10 PM – 2 AM
Fri
10 PM – 3 AM
Sat
4 PM – 3 AM
Sun
4 PM – 2 AM
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The Pembroke
★ 4.6 · 1.6k
American· $30–70
This seductive dining room took a cool few million to create, but it is utterly chic and wholly Parisian.
Every day
7 AM – 2 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
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Obelisk
Italian· $$$$
Obelisk attracts a surprisingly young, casual crowd for a spot that has been serving a fixed five-course menu five nights a week since 1987.
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Hank's Oyster Bar
Oyster Bar· $$
The original of three locations, Hank’s Oyster Bar promises a good time and a full stomach.
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Grazie Nonna
★ 4.2 · 1.1k
Italian· $20–70
Chef Gerald Addison and Casey Patten are behind this spot that's long on nostalgia and short on shortcuts.
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
Sun
11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
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Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
★ 4.9 · 26.3k
Peruvian· $30–80
Chic spot with a South American feel serving modern Peruvian fare, cocktails & beer.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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