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dC shopping distriCt By distriCt Capitol hill/ Barracks row The historic neighborhood that sits in the shadows of the Capitol dome offers shoppers a mix of nationally-known retail outlets and neighborhood specialty boutiques. Take Metro to the Eastern Market station and join locals at one of the city’s liveliest open-air weekend arts and crafts markets. On 8th St. SE, also known as Barracks Row, you’ll discover adorable clothing at Dawn Price Baby or spicy sauces at Uncle Brutha’s. Union Station, DC’s glorious Beaux-Arts train station, houses dozens of familiar shops like Victoria’s Secret, The Body Shop, Ann Taylor and Nine West. Metro: Union Station, Capitol South, Eastern Market Circulator: East-West route Not sure where to start your shopping trip? Here’s a look at our shopping highlights, one neighborhood at a time. downtown DC’s downtown has welcomed a wave of development in recent years, including the arrival of new shopping destinations. Chinatown’s Gallery Place development includes popular shops like Urban Outfitters, Aveda and City Sports. Take a walk down F Street to sample gourmet cheeses at Cowgirl Creamery or shop for hip fashions at H&M or Zara. Stock up on stylish home furnishings at West Elm or browse 7th Street’s galleries for showpieces by emerging artists. Downtown is also home to Macy’s, Filene’s Basement and dozens of nationally-known retail outlets. Metro: Metro Center, Gallery PlaceChinatown Circulator: North-South and EastWest routes georgetown Serious shoppers won’t want to miss a trip to Georgetown, one of DC’s most celebrated shopping destinations. At once hip and historic, the neighborhood’s cobblestone streets are lined with locally-owned boutiques, antique shops and national retail outlets. Well-known chains like Banana Republic, Coach and Restoration Hardware are located in the heart of the neighborhood, near the intersection of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Stroll up Wisconsin Avenue to shop independently-owned boutiques like Sassanova, Urban Chic and Piccolo Piggies. On M Street, you’ll find a mix of retailers like Intermix and Anthropologie, along with DC exclusives like Hu’s Shoes and bold brooches and bracelets at Ann Hand. Circulator: East-West route Chevy Chase & friendship heights One of the most elite addresses in metropolitan Washington, Chevy Chase straddles the border of DC and Montgomery County, Maryland. Take Metro’s Red Line to the Friendship Heights station to shop for high-end designer fashions at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales. A new shopping development, the Collection at Chevy Chase, attracts discerning shoppers to exclusive boutiques like Jimmy Choo, Max Mara, Gucci and Tiffany. Near the Friendship Heights Metro, you’ll also find budget-friendly favorites like TJ Maxx and Loehmann’s, along with shopping mainstays like J Crew, Pottery Barn and World Market. Metro: Friendship Heights dupont Circle This eclectic, cosmopolitan neighborhood is home to trendy galleries, used bookshops and national retail outlets. Pick up funky accessories at the Proper Topper, one-of-a-kind gift items at the Tiny Jewel Box or browse gay and lesbian literature at Lambda Rising. Get a taste of DC after dark at Kramerbooks, a late-night bookstore and bar. Travel along Connecticut Avenue towards the White House and you’ll pass Brooks Brothers, Thomas Pink and other leading names in retail. On Sundays, the neighborhood’s farmers market turns the Circle into a veritable feast for the senses. Metro: Dupont Circle Logan Circle/ u street/shaw Locally-owned retail rules the shopping scene on 14th and U Streets, near Logan Circle. Fun and funky home furnishing shops like Go Mama Go! and Home Rule stock playful kitchen accessories, tableware and wearable art. Locals gather at the bohemian bookstore and restaurant, Busboys & Poets, to surf the Internet, chat about politics or participate in open mic nights. For apparel, check out Pink November, Nana, Destination U, Lettie Gooch, and other uniquely DC shopping destinations. Metro: U Street/ Afr-Am Civil War Mem’l/ Cardozo 82 Shopping, Health & Beauty

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Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2008 Welcome Contents Take Me Out to the Ballgame Vistor 411 Springtime Blooms with the National Cherry Blossom Festival Calendar of Events Transportation Getting Here Regularly Scheduled Tours Neighborhoods See & Do Smithsonian New at the Smithsonian Attractions Sports & Recreation Performing Arts Restaurants & Nightlife Restaurants Official Dining Guide Like a Local Nightlife DC Shopping: District by District Shopping, Health & Beauty Shopping Health & Beauty Accommodations DC Accommodations B&Bs Exploring International DC Fun in the Sun: Dive in to a Hotel Pool Maryland Accommodations Virginia Accommodations

Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2008

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