[samantha]

I used to live at 20th and 0 st NW at DuPont circle,great then now it is very gay. The Smithsonian zoo,the old stone house in Georgetown where I worked dipping bayberry candles volunteering during Christmas week. The capitol is great,washington monument,so much more.

[rlmorel]

My dad was stationed at the Navy Yard back in the early sixties...we used to go into the grass around the Washington Monument every 4th of July, picnic basket, blankets...wonderful memories.

[Robert DeLong]

Yeah but they do still have some very good restaurants in Dupont Circle. The National Zoo is another good place, but I was thinking more along places that have historical meaning. After a few visits to D.C. perhaps the zoo might be entertaining. But I think actually seeing the Declaration & Independence & Bill of Rights is more gratifying then even seeing a Panda, even as cute as they are. 8>)

It's also interesting visiting Embassy Row, at least living there when I did it was to me.

[freepertoo]

I used to work directly across the street from the Dupont Circle red line. Dupont Circle has long had a gay influence. My brother was gay and he lived on Church street near Dupont. Some nice specialty shops there, but the circle, itself is kinda seedy, as are most parks. Even Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, is rather seedy...lots of faded glory there.