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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

Barnes & Noble
Bethesda
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,

Montgomery County Farm Woman's Cooperative Market
Bethesda
Vendors set up inside every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday year-round from 8am to about 4pm 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, Wednesday, and Friday, from 8am to 4pm you'll find flea market vendors selling everything from rugs to tablecloths to furniture to sunglasses.Vendors set up inside every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday year-round

Brooks Borthers
Chevy Chase
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

Tiffany & 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, D.C.
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, D.C.
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, D.C.
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

Apartment Zero
Washington, D.C.
Located on the first floor of a historic building in the delicious Penn Quarter, this sophisticated store sells hot-off-the-design-floor furnishings: Eames sofas, Zanzibar stools, "orange slice" chairs, and "petits fours" benches. The clever designers are from around the world; the prices are out of this world. Besides furniture, Apartment Zero sells everything else you need for the home, from light fixtures to bed linens.Located on the first floor of a historic building in

Appalachian Spring
Washington, D.C.
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

Appalachian Spring
Washington, D.C.
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, D.C.
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, D.C.
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, D.C.
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 & Noble
Washington, D.C.
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. 3040 M St. NW. tel. 202/965-9880. www.bn.com. Metro: Foggy Bottom, then take the D.C. Circulator.This three-story shop in Georgetown is well-stocked in all genres,

Barnes & Noble
Washington, D.C.
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, D.C.
The friendly staff demonstrates to you how to 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. There are also classes offered to those who prefer a more hands-on experience.The friendly staff demonstrates to you how to assemble your

Betsey Johnson
Washington, D.C.
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

Betsy Fisher
Washington, D.C.
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

Blue Mercury
Washington, D.C.
Half "apothecary," half spa, this chain's two D.C. locations offer a full selection of facial, massage, waxing, and makeup treatments, as well as a smorgasbord of high-end beauty products, from Acqua di Parma fragrances to Kiehl's skincare line. Very popular, so you might want to call in advance of your trip.Half "apothecary," half spa, this chain's two D.C. locations offer

Blue Mercury
Washington, D.C.
Half "apothecary," half spa, this chain's two D.C. locations offer a full selection of facial, massage, waxing, and makeup treatments, as well as a smorgasbord of high-end beauty products, from Acqua di Parma fragrances to Kiehl's skincare line. Very popular, so you might want to call in advance of your trip.Half "apothecary," half spa, this chain's two D.C. locations offer

Borders
Washington, D.C.
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, D.C.
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

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