Shopping in Washington, DC

U Street Corridor NW

All Ages / Anything goes / Artsy

Party Earth Review Known as the heart of DC’s African American community and home to an eclectic mix of people who share a love of music, art, theater, and food, U Street – after decades of neglect – has been the focus of a major resurgence since the late 1990s. With historic landmarks like the Lincoln and Howard Theaters, where Duke Ellington ... more

Between 9th Street and 17th Street,
and Florida Avenue and S Street NW

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Zenobia Lounge

18 and over / 20s Music / 30s / TVs

Reviewed by Christine W.

"Located in the upscale neighborhood of Georgetown, Zenobia offers college students a late night option for fun. However, Zenobia does not cater to t ..." more

1025 31st Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007

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M Street

Affluent / All Ages / All Types

Party Earth Review Home to some of the District’s most popular restaurants, bars, and high-end shops, M Street is a central part of the Georgetown experience, especially for the fourteen thousand students at nearby Georgetown University. Lined with cobblestone sidewalks and 18th-century colonial homes, the area is awash during the day with ... more

Between Rock Creek Parkway and the Key Bridge
Washington, DC 20007

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Eastern Market

All Ages / All Types / Artists

Party Earth Review Housed inside a massive brick building, Eastern Market has been peddling local produce, meats, and cheeses since 1873, and attracts throngs of lifetime District residents and tourists alike who prefer the neighborhood vibe and fresh offerings unmatched by corporate food chains. Shoppers shuffling through the tall and noisy ... more

225 7th Street SE
Washington, DC 20003

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Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café

20s / 30s / 40s / Acoustic / Bohemian

Party Earth Review A combination independent bookseller and high-end café, Kramerbooks & Afterwords has become a DC staple for an eclectic and hyper-literate clientele. Lined with classics, rarer finds, novelty books, and a wide selection of politically-minded literature, the bookstore offers a pleasant place for smartly-dressed patrons to ... more

1517 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009

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U Street Corridor NW - Nightlife Area | Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in DC

It’s definitely not hard to find great shopping in Washington, DC, as all over town there’s everything from megastores to cozy independent boutiques.

Home to some of the District’s most popular high-end shops, M Street is a central part of the Georgetown experience. Lined with cobblestone sidewalks and 18th-century colonial homes, the area is awash during the day with local prepsters shopping at mainstream stores like Lacoste, Diesel, and Tommy Hilfiger, and fashionistas maxing out their credit cards at Juicy Couture and BCBG, or heading to vintage emporium Annie Creamcheese for designer styles from the 1920s to 1990s.

Cool boutiques, funky furniture stores, hip clothing outlets, and handmade jewelry stores line the music-lover’s party paradise that is the U Street Corridor, while Dupont Circle is another great Washington, DC shopping area, with trendy galleries, used bookshops, and national retail outlets.

Downtown has seen a major resurgence in recent years when it comes to DC shopping, most notably at the Chinatown’s Gallery Place retail area that includes popular shops like Urban Outfitters, Aveda and City Sports.

And then of course there’s Eastern Market, which has been peddling local produce, meats, and cheeses since 1873, and attracts throngs of lifetime District residents and tourists alike who prefer the neighborhood vibe and fresh offerings unmatched by corporate food chains. Shoppers shuffling through the tall and noisy warehouse will find thirteen vendors selling everything from slabs of bacon and fresh fish to premade salads and pasta. On weekends about a dozen local farmers line up their stalls outside in the plaza, inviting curious foodies to sample fresh produce and jams from neighboring rural counties, while flea market vendors in the corner sell an always unpredictable mishmash of goods, from funky five-for-five-dollars sunglasses to valuable antiques.