Shopping in Washington D.C.
Historic Georgetown, with its 19th-century brick buildings, is Washington's favourite shopping district, famous for its trendy boutiques, high-end chain stores, wine shops and antiques, like Potomac Wine & Spirits and Cherub Antiques. U Street and Adams Morgan are the best areas for up-and-coming styles. The city's best outdoor produce and food markets include historic Eastern Market and Maine Avenue Seafood Market. Shops typically open daily, 9am-5pm, later in high season.
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1. National Geographic Store - Shops
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The National Geographic Store in Dupont Circle sells all manner of useful items for travellers, including maps, guidebooks and atlases. Travel bags and gift-type items are also popular. The building houses a small natural history museum too.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-5pm
Address
National Geographic Society, 1145 17th Street NW, Washington D.C. 20036
Telephone
+1 202 857 7588
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2. Cherub Antiques - Shops
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Art Nouveau and Art Deco silverware, dinnerware, cutlery and toiletry items comprise most of the goods at Cherub Antiques. This small, two-story shop in Georgetown sells antique fireplace screens and boasts a good range of German, French and British antiques.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Address
2918 M Street NW, Washington D.C. 20007
Telephone
+1 202 337 2224
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3. Eastern Market - Markets
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The Eastern Market in the district of the same name is the only surviving 19th-century market in Washington. A farmer's market, craft market and flea market sell great food for a take-away lunch, as well as clothing, gifts and jewellery.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Farmer's Market: Sat & Sun 7am-4pm; Arts & Crafts: Sat & Sun 9am-6pm; Flea Market: Sat & Sun 9am-6pm; Food Vendors: Tue-Sat 7am-6pm, Sun 9am-4pm
Address
7th Street and North Carolina Avenue SE, Washington D.C. 20003
Telephone
+1 301 674 4400 (105)
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4. Maine Avenue Seafood - Markets
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Maine Avenue Seafood is a popular market for those who appreciate fresh seafood and especially blue and soft-shell crabs. Taking place outside, on the river in the Southwest/Waterfront district, this is a good spot to mingle with locals.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 8am-9pm
Address
Fish Wharf, 1100 Maine Avenue SW, Washington D.C. 20024
Telephone
+1 202 554 2669
Transport
Waterfront-SEU metro
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5. Brooks Brothers - Specialists
Show moreBrooks Brothers sells traditional men's clothes and top-quality shoes. This outlet in Washington DC's affluent Chevy Chase neighbourhood also sells an extensive line of women's clothes, and will pack your gift purchases in a smart, signature box for free.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm (until 8pm Thu); Sun 12pm-6pm
Address
5504, Wisconsin Avenue, Washington D.C. 20815
Telephone
+1 301 654 8202
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6. White House Gift Shop - Specialists
Show moreOnce located inside the White House itself, the White House Gift Shop now operates about a block away in the Penn Quarter. Most popular here is presidential memorabilia, including t-shirts, jackets, and gifts with the presidential seal on them.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm
Address
National Press Building, 529 14th Street NW, Washington D.C. 20045
Telephone
+1 877 887 6280
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7. Indian Craft Shop - Specialists
Show moreThe Indian Craft Shop has represented authentic Native American artisans since 1938, selling their handwoven rugs and handcrafted baskets, jewellery, figurines, pottery and other items. Since the shop is situated inside a federal government building, you must pass through security and show a photo ID to enter. Use the C Street entrance, which is the only one open to the public.
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Mon- Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Address
1849 C St. NW, Room 1023, Washington, D.C., USA
Telephone
202/208-4056
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8. Potomac Wine & Spirits Shop - Specialists
Show morePotomac Wine & Spirits Shop in Georgetown is packed with everything from bargain-priced to very expensive wines and spirits. The wine collection is drawn from all around the world - including both commonplace destinations as well as less common wine-producing countries.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri & Sat 10am-10pm
Address
3100, M Street NW, Washington D.C. 20007
Telephone
+1 202 333 2848
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9. America! - Specialists
Show morePolitically satirical souvenirs are the most common items sold at America! in Union Station. Pick up a DC sweatshirt, t-shirt or hat or clothing with FBI, CIA and NSA logos. The calendars, coffee mugs and jewellery also make good presents.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Address
Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington D.C. 20007
Telephone
+1 202 842 0540
