Washington, D.C. Visitors Guide - Winter/Spring 2009 - (Page 84) dc’s shoPPing sense not sure Where to start your DC shopping spree? heaD to the neighborhooDs, Where you’ll finD boutiQues, bookshops, branD-name fashions anD more. 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 street se, also known as barracks row, you’ll discover pet accessory shops, antique stores and more. union station, DC’s glorious beauxarts train station, houses dozens of familiar shops like victoria’s secret, the body shop, ann taylor and nine West. 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 friendship heights to shop for high-end designer fashions at neiman marcus, saks fifth avenue and bloomingdale’s. the Collection at Chevy Chase attracts discerning shoppers to exclusive boutiques like Jimmy Choo, max mara, gucci and tiffany & Co. 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. downtown georgetown Courtesy: Georgetown BID 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. duPont circle 84 Shopping, Health & Beauty in this eclectic and cosmopolitan neighborhood, you’ll find trendy galleries, used bookshops and national retail outlets. pick up funky accessories at proper topper, designer threads at betsy fisher or one-of-a-kind gift items at tiny Jewel box. browse gay and lesbian literature at lambda rising, or check out kramerbooks, a bookstore that stays open late and also offers food and drink. 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. 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 Dawn price baby. 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. H
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