Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle is located in the northern part of the urban D.C. area, in the southeastern part of the Capital Wasteland.

Background
Before the War it was a traffic circle, neighborhood, and historic district in Northwest Washington, D.C. The traffic circle lies at the intersection of now-ruined Massachusetts Avenue NW, Connecticut Avenue NW, New Hampshire Avenue NW, P Street NW, and 19th Street NW.

Location
DuPont Circle is located in the "Old City" of Washington, D.C. (the area planned by architect Pierre Charles L'Enfant), but remained largely undeveloped until after the American Civil War. Improvements made in the 1870s by a board of public works headed by Alexander "Boss" Shepherd transformed the area into a fashionable residential neighborhood. Some of Washington's wealthiest residents constructed houses in the neighborhood during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Up to 2077, the area has been revamped and modernized in a retro-futuristic aesthetic that defined American architecture in the 21st century.

Layout
To get to DuPont Circle you either have to sneak out the backdoor of the Galaxy News Radio building and go through Collapsed Car Tunnel, or go through one of the many Metro tunnels.

Inhabitants
Mostly raiders with a few feral ghouls as well. You may encounter a few vicious dogs too. There are many mines placed around the fountain so watch your step. The raiders will respawn after a while.

Notable loot

 * The Tales of a Junktown Jerky Vendor mentioned above.
 * Stealth Boy located in the middle of the three abandoned houses guarded by raiders. It is located on the floor next to the shelf case.
 * Pre-War book on the shelf next to the Stealth Boy.

Appearances
Dupont Circle only appears in Fallout 3.