Gift & Speciality Shops in Washington DC

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Gift & Speciality Shops in Washington DC

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What travellers are saying

  • Melanie B
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Love kayaking at Fletcher’s Boathouse. It’s so peaceful and beautiful there. The staff are great and very helpful getting into the boats. Highly recommended it!
    Written 15 October 2024
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  • James S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Came into the building and walked into a nice vibe and good customer service. Michael made sure we were taken care of by giving us a free pre-roll with our purchase.
    Written 5 August 2024
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  • TheTonyTraveller
    London, UK491 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fab farmers market. Who says North Americans have a poor food culture - if you know where to look - not Safeway nor Albertsons - you find somewhere like this!

    Amazing fresh produce - fruit, veg, flowers, meat, fish, eggs, dairy, bakery and the rest! Wonderful to visit in October with fat luscious tomatoes, peppers bursting with colour and all the types of squash you need for Halloween!
    Written 17 October 2023
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  • elysec2018
    New Orleans, LA87 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The new location at Union Market is so nice! Much easier to browse, spacious, and bright! A bit disappointed that only primary and secondary educators get a free membership -- I am an early childhood educator and thus do not qualify. I have a master's degree in early childhood development and education and teach for a living -- it's a bit ridiculous to exclude us from the category of "educator".
    Written 8 September 2024
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  • BonnieNimmo
    Marble Falls, TX1,164 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I walked over to pick up some souvenirs for some friends back home. This store has a large selection of DC gifts! You’re sure to find something for everyone on your list! Staff is extremely courteous and helpful.
    Written 27 September 2020
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  • Kathryn H
    Sonoma, CA396 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    During a business trip in Washington DC , I took some personal time and went to Chocolate House. As I walked down the stairs, my eager anticipation grew - I knew I was in for a real treat. I was not disappointed. In addition to beautiful chocolates that look like jewels and consist of high quality chocolates accented with fine coordinating and accents, they offer many different chocolate bars.

    Go here to purchase chocolates for yourself, for your loved one (I purchased a box to bring to California to share with my husband - it took a lot of willpower to not eat some before arriving home), or for business associates. People who receive these chocolates will truly love the gift.
    Written 20 October 2019
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  • CapDeathCarpet
    Nottingham, UK236 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was lucky enough to come across this bookstore when visiting a nearby comic store.
    It's a real gem of a place with shelves practically floor to ceiling holding everything from first edition classics to modern fiction.
    I was able to buy some lucky finds at reasonable prices.
    Written 1 April 2023
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  • JT
    Denver, CO25 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We get Neuhaus whenever we are on the east coast. This outpost carries its amazing chocolate. Customer service was as rotten as any place else this time in DC.
    Written 29 September 2024
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  • Maasai89
    1 contribution
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    I’ve been a cannabis smoker for over a decade and I’ve had the pleasure of traveling to different states to experience different types of dispensaries, DC dispensaries are TRASH!!!! I thought Spliff would change my mind on that and it actually made it worse.
    DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY WITH SPLIFF NATION especially in DC and I’m from DC so I hate to say. I paid $85 for 3.5 and was given something that looked like 2.5, they displayed the THC percentage but couldn’t tell me anything as far as the Terpenes the person on the phone was completely clueless. If you read this far trust me don’t be like me and lose your money and time shopping with Spliff. I promise you’ll be disappointed
    Written 28 December 2024
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  • Gooner10-8
    Dublin, Ireland1,962 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Physical writing is, regrettably a dying activity : Email + other attempted forms of "communication" have ensured that. For those of us who, (while tuning-into the newer channels), still value the "old-fashioned" habit of wielding a Pen or Pencil, to note down a thought (I do it all the time for my "Trip Advisor" notes), or map-out some other thoughts for an Email or "Word" document, this is surely a rewarding place to visit.

    Located on F Street, close to the Metro Center Station, this is indeed a fine Outlet. They have an excellent range - the "Customer Experience" varies a bit, depending on which staff member deals with you, as, from our experience, some clearly seem to have better product range/ knowledge than others.

    Anyway, having perused Fahrney's extensive Catalogue, and having engaged with one of their less "sharp" staff members, we purchased a couple of items from the "Retro 51" range + a "Pen Sleeve".

    We hope to be back !
    Written 13 November 2016
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  • Peony_8
    Hertfordshire31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Miss Pixie’s is top of my list of shops when I visit D.C. Living in England, I can’t shop for furniture there, but I am doing well with other items! The shop inventory is so interesting and I am in my happy place while browsing! I’ll be back in 2020!
    Written 5 January 2020
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  • Marcel H
    Oegstgeest, The Netherlands203 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great used books shop on the SE side of Capitol Hill. Two floors of an old home packed with books. A bit of organized chaos, but that is the charm of this place. Go in and see what crosses your path on the shelves. To get there, you can take the metro, but even better is a stroll from the US Congress on Capitol Hill through one of the oldest neighborhoods of DC with some nice small charming houses lining C Street. Definitely worth a visit if you like (used) books.
    Written 2 February 2020
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  • Brandtl
    Hudson, NY91 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Located in Georgetown right off the main strip. Daughter said that the macaroons were very good!

    Just be aware that they do not accept cash.
    Written 27 August 2023
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When to Visit
  • January
    2 ÂşC
    Coldest month
    7 days of rain
    Less busy
  • February
    3 ÂşC
    7 days of rain
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  • March
    8 ÂşC
    8 days of rain
    Very busy
    Busiest month
  • April
    14 ÂşC
    9 days of rain
    Very busy
  • May
    19 ÂşC
    11 days of rain
    Moderately busy
  • June
    24 ÂşC
    11 days of rain
    Moderately busy
  • July
    26 ÂşC
    Hottest month
    12 days of rain
    Wettest month
    Very busy
  • August
    25 ÂşC
    10 days of rain
    Moderately busy
  • September
    22 ÂşC
    8 days of rain
    Moderately busy
  • October
    15 ÂşC
    7 days of rain
    Less busy
  • November
    9 ÂşC
    7 days of rain
    Less busy
  • December
    4 ÂşC
    7 days of rain
    Less busy
    Least busy month
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