If next Sunday is half as nice as yesterday was, you could do worse than spend it wandering around Dupont Circle peeking into people's houses. The annual Dupont Circle House Tour takes place Sunday, October 21, from noon to 5 p.m. The tour is self-guided: you pick up a brochure and map, and choose your own itinerary. I took my parents on the tour when they were visiting a couple of years ago, and they enjoyed getting a glimpse of everyday Washington homes, a bit more upscale than my own. The houses varied from designer showcases, to quirky gems, to what seemed to us to be ordinary houses with owners hoping to increase their homes' cache when they go on the market. If you are looking for refreshments, a Victorian tea will be held at the Hotel Palomar. You can also visit the “Resident Artists Living And Working in Dupont Circle" Exhibit at the Washington Studio School while on the tour.
Tickets cost $25 in advance, either online or at a number of area retailers, and $30 on the day of the tour. Find out more information at the Dupont Circle Citizens Association website or call (202) 265-3222.
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