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Eastern Market
225 7th St Se, Washington, DC
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With all of the free activities DC has to offer, you'll have more money to spend on bringing gifts back home! Whether you're into hard-to-find treasures at boutiques or tasty culinary treats, you'll find what you're looking for in Washington, DC with TravelSkoot's best shopping!
Since 1873, the Eastern Market has offered Capitol Hill residents a place to find fresh meat, produce, flowers and more. Start in the South Hall where you can find organic cold cuts at Canales Delicatessen, including something called Iberico - a Spanish style ham. Sniff out the freshest fruits and vegetables at "Calomiris," and pick up a bouquet of flowers at "Blue Iris." The weekends bring the best of the country into the city - as the open-air farmer's market spills out of the building - bringing more fresh produce, arts and crafts, and unique delights to explore.
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The oldest fresh food public market in DC. During the week there is plenty of fresh meat, produce, and seafood to choose from. On the weekends farmers come in from the outskirts of DC where an even larger selection of produce and goods can be found.
The culturally diverse neighborhood of Adams Morgan in Northwest Washington DC has become a bit of a hotspot - and a must-visit center for eclectic shopping. Start at the irresistible "Meeps & Aunt Neensie's Vintage Clothing," and discover the perfect funky outfit for your night on the town. "Hoopla DC" is an eco-friendly boutique, specializing in handmade, handcrafted clothes, jewelry, and folk art. If you're not in a rush, there's "Idle Time Books," but if you're in the mood to get somewhere fast, stop into "City Bikes."
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Ride the famously fast and easy DC Metro to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, then press the button for the glass elevator. As you rise to the third level - the shops present themselves below: Kenneth Cole, Armani Exchange, Bailey Banks & Biddle, Tourneau and Victoria's Secret. Over 170 shops and restaurants beckon to you from beyond the glass. Don't forget to plan a pit stop. Salad Creations for Lunch or maybe a snack from Haagen Dazs there's plenty of places to grab some food and get back to shopping.
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This charming colonial seaport, once the residence of George Washington himself, is home to over 4,000 historic buildings. So shopping in Old Town Alexandria is like stepping back in time. Boutiques galore line the streets, with names like "Bella of Old Town," "Gossypia," and "Tickled Pink," where you can find adorable fashions, jewelry, and bedding and bath accessories. Perhaps Washington would feel right at home in the handful of excellent antique stores like "the Antique Guild," and "the Random Harvest." Old Town Alexandria is truly shopping with a small town feel, only minutes from Downtown DC.
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Located in the West End of Historic Alexandria, Virginia, the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center hotel offers a refreshing blend of modern elegance, attentive service and rewarding hospitality. The spacious, newly-renovated guestrooms and one and two-bedroom suites at the hotel offer comfortable elegance with luxury conveniences. From presentations to celebrations you can find plenty of flexible meeting space featuring the Plaza Ballroom and the Executive Meeting Center. Leisure & business travelers can relax and rejuvenate with a swim in indoor/outdoor pool or a vigorous workout in the hotels health club fitness room!
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The enchanting DC neighborhood is full of high-end boutiques, bars and restaurants. “Annie Creamcheese” is a fun vintage clothing shop that captures Georgetown’s bohemian spirit. “Inga’s Once is Not Enough” goes the upscale route – selling second hand Chanel, Valentino and Manolo Blahnik. Urban Chic is a boutique with unique designer names like “Alice and Trixie” and “Wendy Katlen.” Then park your bags under the table and take in the college town atmosphere at Calamity Janes or Georgetown Liquor company.
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