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Washington, D.C., District of Columbia / Dupont Circle & Embassy Row

Dupont Circle & Embassy Row

A 1.6-kilometer stroll through the heart of Dupont Circle and out along Massachusetts Avenue, Washington's storied Embassy Row. Eight stops weave together a landmark fountain, Gilded Age mansions turned embassies and museums, a hidden underground arts space, and a quiet memorial, ending at a romantic staircase in Kalorama.

8 stops 1575 m 44 min
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What you'll pass

  1. 01

    Dupont Circle Fountain

    Look for the three carved figures of Sea, Wind, and Stars on the fountain.

    1 min
  2. 02

    Heurich House Museum

    Look for the rugged stone facade of the Brewmaster's Castle.

    377 m / 1 min
  3. 03

    Patterson Mansion

    Look for the Neoclassical columns facing the circle.

    184 m / 1 min
  4. 04

    Dupont Underground

    Dupont Underground

    182 m / 1 min
  5. 05

    Walsh-McLean House (Embassy of Indonesia)

    Look for the ornate Beaux Arts mansion flying the Indonesian flag.

    269 m / 1 min
  6. 06

    Mahatma Gandhi Memorial

    Look for the statue on the small triangular island.

    147 m / 1 min
  7. 07

    The Society of the Cincinnati at Anderson House

    Look for the grand Beaux Arts entrance of Anderson House.

    84 m / 1 min
  8. 08

    Spanish Steps

    Look for the tiered stone staircase and lion-head fountain.

    332 m / 1 min