As one of the most affluent metropolitan areas in the U.S., Washington, D.C., abounds with upscale department stores and gift shops selling merchandise from around the world. From the designer duds in Bethesda and Georgetown to the unique shops along Dupont Circle, to the local artists and craftspeople who set up shop every weekend in Eastern Market and Old Town Alexandria, there's something for everyone.
As far as souvenirs go, political-themed gifts abound, and the shops at Union Station have some of the city's best.
Antique Stores
The city has scores of antiques dealers, many specializing in American furniture, estate items and other collectibles. The heaviest concentrations are along M Street, from 26th Street Northwest to 35th Street Northwest; on Wisconsin Avenue, from M Street to Reservoir Road in trendy Georgetown; and in the Shaw neighborhood around U Street and 15th Street.
