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Alexandria-Farmers-Market
Alexandria
The oldest continuously operating farmers' market in the country (since 1752), this market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, along with delectable baked goods, cut flowers, and plants. Open year-round, Saturday mornings from 5 to 10am.The oldest continuously operating farmers' market in the country (since
Torpedo-Factory-Art-Center
Alexandria
Once a munitions factory, this three-story building built in 1918 now houses more than 84 working studios and the works of about 165 artists, who tend to their crafts before your very eyes, pausing to explain their techniques or to sell their pieces. Artworks include paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glasswork, and textiles.Once a munitions factory, this three-story building built in 1918
Montgomery-County-Farm-Womans-Cooperative-Market
Bethesda
Vendors set up inside every Saturday year-round from 7am to about 3:30pm to sell preserves, homegrown veggies, cut flowers, slabs of bacon and sausages, and mouthwatering pies, cookies, and breads; there's an abbreviated version on Wednesday. Outside, on Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday, you'll find flea market vendors selling everything from rugs to tablecloths to furniture to sunglasses.Vendors set up inside every Saturday year-round from 7am to
Tiffany-and-Co-
Chevy-Chase
Tiffany is known for exquisite diamonds and other jewelry that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. But you may not know that the store carries less expensive items as well, like $35 candlesticks. Tiffany will engrave, too. Other items include tabletop gifts and fancy glitz: china, crystal, flatware, and a bridal registry service.Tiffany is known for exquisite diamonds and other jewelry that
Potomac-Mills-Mall
Prince-William
When you're stuck in the traffic that always clogs this section of I-95, you may wonder if a trip to Potomac Mills is worth it. Believe it or not, this is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Washington area; it's one of the largest indoor outlet malls around, with more than 220 shops such as Old Navy Outlet, Nordstrom RACK, and Polo Ralph Lauren. A huge IKEA store, which used to anchor the mall, has seceded, moving to its separate location across the street from Potomac Mills. When you're stuck in the traffic that always
A-mano
Washington
Owner Adam Mahr frequently forages in Europe and returns with the unique handmade, imported French and Italian ceramics, linens, and other decorative accessories for home and garden that you'll covet here.Owner Adam Mahr frequently forages in Europe and returns with
Addison/Ripley-Fine-Art
Washington
This gallery represents both nationally and regionally recognized artists, from the 19th century to the present; works include paintings, sculpture, photography, and fine arts.This gallery represents both nationally and regionally recognized artists, from
America!
Washington
Stop here if you want to pick up a baseball cap with COMMANDER IN CHIEF printed across its bill, a T-shirt proclaiming I LOVE MY COUNTRY, IT'S THE GOVERNMENT I'M AFRAID OF, White House guest towels, or other impress-the-folks-back-home items.Stop here if you want to pick up a baseball
American-Institute-of-Architects-Bookstore
Washington
This store is geared toward architects, selling mostly theory and history books, although it does carry some coffee-table architectural photograph books and some gifts.This store is geared toward architects, selling mostly theory and
Appalachian-Spring
Washington
Country comes to Georgetown. This store sells pottery, jewelry, newly made pieced and appliqué quilts, stuffed dolls and animals, candles, rag rugs, handblown glassware, an incredible collection of kaleidoscopes, glorious weavings, and wooden kitchenware. Everything is made by hand in the United States.Country comes to Georgetown. This store sells pottery, jewelry, newly
B-Dalton
Washington
This all-purpose bookstore is heavy on the bestsellers and carries magazines, too.This all-purpose bookstore is heavy on the bestsellers and carries
Back-Stage-Books-and-Costumes
Washington
Back Stage is headquarters for Washington's theatrical community, which buys its books, scripts, trades, and sheet music here. It's also a favorite costume-rental shop.Back Stage is headquarters for Washington's theatrical community, which buys
Barmy-Wine-and-Liquor
Washington
Located near the White House, this store sells it all, but with special emphasis on fine wines and rare cordials.Located near the White House, this store sells it all,
Barnes-and-Noble
Washington
This three-story shop in Georgetown is well-stocked in all genres, including sizable software, travel-book, children's-title, and music sections. The store has a cafe on the second level.This three-story shop in Georgetown is well-stocked in all genres,
Beadazzled
Washington
The friendly staff helps you assemble your own affordable jewelry from an eye-boggling array of beads and artifacts. The store also sells textiles, woodcarvings, and other crafts from around the world.The friendly staff helps you assemble your own affordable jewelry
Betsey-Johnson
Washington
New York's flamboyant flower-child designer personally decorated the bubble-gum-pink walls in her Georgetown shop. Her sexy, offbeat, play-dress-up styles are great party and club clothes for the young and the still-skinny young at heart. This is the only Betsey Johnson store in D.C.New York's flamboyant flower-child designer personally decorated the bubble-gum-pink walls
Betsy-Fisher
Washington
A walk past the store is all it takes to know that this shop is a tad different. Its windows and racks show off whimsically feminine fashions by new American, French, and Italian designers.A walk past the store is all it takes to
Borders
Washington
With its overwhelming array of books, records, videos, and magazines, Borders competes neck and neck with Barnes & Noble. Many hardcover bestsellers are 30% off.With its overwhelming array of books, records, videos, and magazines,
Brass-Knob-Architectural-Antiques
Washington
When old homes and office buildings are demolished in the name of progress, these savvy salvage merchants spirit away salable treasures, from lots and lots of light fixtures and chandelier glass to wrought-iron fencing.When old homes and office buildings are demolished in the
Bread-Line
Washington
Bread Line is wildly popular and attracts the White House crowd for lunch, with favorite sandwiches like the roast pork bun or the muffuletta; tasty soups; and desserts such as bread puddings, pear tarts, and delicious cookies. Seating is available, but most people buy carryout. The shop also sells freshly baked loaves of wheat bread, flat breads, baguettes, and more. Open weekdays 7:30am to 3:30pm.Bread Line is wildly popular and attracts the White House
Bridge-Street-Books
Washington
A small, serious shop specializing in politics, poetry, literature, history, philosophy, and publications you won't find elsewhere. Bestsellers and discounted books are not its specialty.A small, serious shop specializing in politics, poetry, literature, history,
Brooks-Brothers
Washington
Brooks sells traditional men's clothes, as well as the fine line of Peal & Company Collection shoes. This store made the news as the place where Monica Lewinsky bought a tie for President Clinton. It also sells an extensive line of women's clothes.Brooks sells traditional men's clothes, as well as the fine
Burberrys
Washington
Here you'll find those plaid-lined trench coats, of course, along with well-tailored English clothing for men and women. Hot items include cashmere sweaters and camel's hair duffel coats for men.Here you'll find those plaid-lined trench coats, of course, along
Central-Liquor
Washington
This is like a clearinghouse for liquor: Its great volume allows the store to offer the best prices in town on wines and liquor. The store carries more than 250 single-malt scotches.This is like a clearinghouse for liquor: Its great volume
Chapters-A-Literary-Bookstore
Washington
Chapters celebrates its 23rd anniversary in 2008 and continues to concentrate on selling new and backlisted fiction. The store hosts regular events, such as its \"Dejeuner du Mercredi\" gatherings of Francophiles every Wednesday at noon for French chitchat, and author readings by the likes of Michael Cunningham and Ann Hood. Tea is always available, and on Friday afternoons they break out the sherry and cookies.Chapters celebrates its 23rd anniversary in 2008 and continues to
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