Best Shopping Tips in Washington DC

Explore the best local shops in Washington DC. Whether you’re looking for small boutiques, vintage treasures or local markets, the city has something for everyone. Check out GoodWood for vintage home treasures or visit Eastern Market, the best outdoor market in the city. Discover these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!

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National Building Museum

Good gift shop

I love going to the gift shop of the "National Building Museum" - very reasonably priced items, Also, I like what they do on Saturday mornings...

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Denson

Apr 16, 2025

Eastern Market

Best outdoor market in the city

"Eastern Market" in Washington DC just has everything, and on weekends, there's also an open-air market I visit for interesting and unique gifts.

Shopping

Snacks

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Denson

Apr 16, 2025

Dupont Circle Farmers Market

Happy Sunday morning

"Dupont Circle Farmers Market" is where I go in Washington DC to spend a fun Sunday morning. I recommend you get some coffee, walk around & take it all in.

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Shopping

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Krishnamoorthy

Apr 6, 2025

Da Hsin Trading Company

Asian emporium

"Da Hsin Trading Company" in Washington DC is easy to walk by but wander in and you'll find a store that's stayed unchanged for years... Very low prices!

Art & culture

Shopping

Snacks

Lydia

Strohl

Apr 6, 2025

Pretty Chic

Vintage consignment in Georgetown

"Pretty Chic" in Washington DC is a surprisingly spacious consignment store -- one day a Prada dress, another a barely worn pair of Ferragamo pumps...

Shopping

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Strohl

Apr 6, 2025

Cady's Alley

Upscale shopping destination

"Cady's Alley" in Washington DC is an upscale shopping destination. Storefronts are like art installations here, and I come here for ideas to poach...

Shopping

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Strohl

Apr 5, 2025

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Best Shopping Tips in Washington DC

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Shopping

Katya

Lydia

JR

Kelley

You?

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

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Kelley

You?

Aparna

Katya

National Building Museum

Good gift shop

JR

Denson

Eastern Market

Best outdoor market in the city

JR

Denson

Dupont Circle Farmers Market

Happy Sunday morning

Aparna

Krishnamoorthy

Da Hsin Trading Company

Asian emporium

Lydia

Strohl

Pretty Chic

Vintage consignment in Georgetown

Lydia

Strohl

Cady's Alley

Upscale shopping destination

Lydia

Strohl

Heading to Shopping?

... for just €9.99

Going to Shopping?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

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