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Gift and Specialty Shops in Washington.
All 57 gift and specialty shops we cover in Washington, from Penn Quarter & Chinatown, Old Town Alexandria and Adams Morgan, on one map with addresses, hours and directions.
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Gift and Specialty Shops, district by district.
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Apple Store on lower Wisconsin Avenue with walk-in shopping, Genius Bar appointments, Vision Pro demos, online order pickup and free Today at Apple sessions.
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Second DC store for the Canadian outdoor brand, opened March 2025 in the former J. Paul's space on M Street, with technical shells, alpine gear and everyday outerwear.
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Prospect Street shop open since 1987 selling custom stationery, greeting cards and gifts alongside loose-leaf teas, a block off Wisconsin Avenue.
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Tobacconist opened in 1964 in a former pawn shop, selling cigars and pipes plus vintage cufflinks, lighters, hats and Venetian masks. The last of its once six storefronts.
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Brand store for the Canadian outdoor label with technical shells, alpine gear and everyday outerwear, ReBIRD trade-ins, click-and-collect and clinics, talks and run clubs.
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Tumi store in Suite 208 at 1051 H St for the brand's carry-on and checked luggage, business cases, backpacks and travel accessories.
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Leica's camera store on the 900 block of F Street, listed in the DowntownDC BID shopping directory. A stop for photographers between the museums and Metro Center.
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Shared museum store on the first floor by the G Street lobby, selling exhibition catalogues, artist-designed jewelry and scarves, posters, art and history books, kids' books and art kits.
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Store inside the National Archives Museum with more than 4,800 items tied to U.S. history and DC, including document reproductions, prints, books and its 'government red tape' jewelry.
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Family-owned pen shop across from the National Press Building selling fountain pens, ink, journals, leather goods and watches, with test-writing desks and an in-house pen repair service.
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Official store for Washington Capitals and Wizards merchandise at Capital One Arena in Gallery Place; open afternoons Tuesday to Saturday on non-event days.
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Second-floor Chinatown shop selling traditional Chinese medicinal goods, herbs, teas, snacks and cooking ingredients; its cough medicine, herbal tea and mooncakes are steady sellers.
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Souvenir shop across the street from Ford's Theatre selling DC-themed apparel, accessories, magnets, mugs and ornaments, close to the museums and tour routes.
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Eyewear store opened in November 2025 at 14th and R for glasses, sunglasses and contacts, with eye exams bookable online and free frame adjustments.
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Black-owned family florist on U Street founded in 1945 and now run by the founders' granddaughters, selling arrangements, plants and cards. Opens at 8am on weekdays.
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Independent Ace hardware store over two and a half floors, with party supplies, a pet section and a garden center on an outdoor balcony. Opens earlier than any shop on the strip.
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Second-floor yarn shop stocking Cascade, Malabrigo, Isager, Sandnes Garn and other yarns, plus needles and notions from Addi and ChiaoGoo and knitting magazines; runs classes and events.
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Gift shop opened in 2024 selling imported handcrafted Turkish jewelry, clothing and housewares, in the same building as Tea Mansion.
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Dupont branch of the family-owned regional shoe chain founded in Old Town Alexandria in 1993, focused on comfortable, well-made shoes from makers around the world.
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Shop of America's first museum of modern art, selling art books, prints, cards, jewelry and home goods. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed Mondays.
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Shop of more than 50 years just off Embassy Row, open to the public, selling cosmetics, fragrances, jewelry, watches and fashion accessories once sold mainly to diplomats.
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STEM-themed shop selling science-inspired apparel, accessories and gifts, many made by its own design lab, with The Craft Lab running demos, crafts and classes for adults and kids.
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Veteran-owned gift shop open since 2015 selling home decor, kitchen and bath goods, candles, jewelry, men's and women's accessories, baby gifts and DC-themed items.
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Import shop on the 2400 block of 18th Street selling goods brought in from Africa, Asia and the Middle East, two doors from the Tibet Shop.
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Small shop selling jewelry made with Tibetan beads and stones, bags from Nepal, photographs and other goods from Tibet, next door to Bazaar Atlas.
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Locally owned running store on Columbia Road since 1984, selling athletic shoes, clothing and accessories, with personalized shoe fittings.
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Neighborhood shop for wine, spirits and beer on lower 18th Street, a few doors from Ocula Boutique; useful for a bottle to bring to dinner nearby.
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New Orleans eyewear brand's small 'Tiny House' shop at the Market, selling sunglasses and optical frames made from plant-based acetates and precious metals, with staff help on fit.
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Custom framing shop where you can bring in art or photos and choose frames in person, from a company that has framed over a million pieces; framing starts at $39.
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Shop supporting Venezuelan artisans since 2015, selling handmade jewelry, woven baskets and art, with proceeds aimed at benefiting the makers.
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Woman-owned make-your-own candle shop where staff help you pick a scent and pour a candle; shares space with sister brand Fawne's custom charm-jewelry bar.
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Knife shop that started at Union Market in 2012 as DC Sharp, run by brothers Derek and Ryan Swanson; premium kitchen knives plus sharpening and repair used by DC restaurants.
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Neighborhood pet store with food, treats, toys and everyday supplies for dogs and cats across a range of price points, open every day.
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Specialty game shop for board and card games, jigsaw puzzles and mazes, sharing 645 Pennsylvania Ave SE with East City Bookshop, a block from Eastern Market Metro.
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Card and gift shop with greeting cards, stationery, journals, calendars, candles, barware, party supplies and local souvenirs, focused on small and local makers.
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Artist-led plant and flower studio on 7th St with houseplants, flowers and plant-care advice from staff, across from the Eastern Market hall.
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Barracks Row pet shop for natural and raw dog and cat food, small-animal food, accessories and US-made treats, with grooming and three self-serve dog wash bays.
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Barracks Row wine shop founded in 2013, built around personal recommendations for people who want to learn about wine and share it, with a tech-driven ordering side.
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Shop selling only goods made by DC artisans: apothecary, apparel, art, furniture, jewelry, home decor and stationery, plus DC-themed gifts, maker classes, events and pop-ups.
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Bottle shop focused on local and small-producer wine, beer and spirits across a range of price points, with staff trained in each category and regular in-store tastings.
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Family-owned optical shop with eye care services and designer frames from Jacques Marie Mage, Cartier and Garrett Leight, the waterfront outpost of a longtime DC optician.
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Todd Thrasher's urban rum distillery making four Thrasher's Rums, sharing a waterfront building with the Tiki TNT bar. Tours run Tuesday to Saturday; a tasting and cocktail is $18.
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Running store in the Boilermaker Shops at The Yards, the chain's fifth DC-area location, selling running shoes and gear and serving as the meeting point for weekly group runs.
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Gift shop at The Yards stocking work from independent makers, local artists and designers, with an events space for workshops, talks and performances. It began as a pop-up in 2016.
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The ballpark's main team store, outside Center Field Plaza and open year-round, selling Nationals jerseys, caps, kids' gear, trading cards and collectibles. More stands operate inside on game days.
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Comfort-focused shoe store for men and women with brands from around the world, split across two storefronts facing each other on the lower block of King Street.
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Gift shop near the waterfront specializing in Old Town gifts and novelties, along with goods made by Virginia artists; an easy stop for Alexandria souvenirs.
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King Street branch of the fair-trade retailer, which Visit Alexandria bills as 'the world crafted on King', selling handcrafted goods and gifts.
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Sister store to Shop Made in DC, selling only work by Virginia-based designers, artists and makers, and hosting classes taught by Virginia makers.
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Stationery shop for designed greeting cards, pens, paper and desk goods, which also runs free monthly Correspondence Clubs for letter writers.
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Running store on upper King Street with footwear for runners and outdoor enthusiasts and an expert staff to help with shoe selection.
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Gift shop that sells work by artisans with disabilities from across the United States, half a block off King Street on S Patrick.
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Monogramming and personalized-gift shop next door to The Collection at Chevy Chase, handy for custom-stitched linens, totes and presents.
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DC's first Total Wine, opened October 2025 in the former Mazza Gallerie building, with wine, spirits, beer and cigars, a sampling station and a bookable classroom.
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Apple Store on Bethesda Avenue with drop-in shopping, Genius Bar appointments, online-order pickup, Apple Vision Pro demos and free Today at Apple sessions.
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The notebook brand's first Maryland store, opened in August 2026 in the former Ladurée space, with planners, notebooks and limited editions themed to NASA, Sakura and Peanuts.
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13,010-square-foot Apple Store on the second floor near the Plaza, on the mall where Apple opened its first store in 2001. Genius Bar, online-order pickup and an Apple Watch studio.
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Questions, answered.
Where is the best area for gift and specialty shops in Washington?
Penn Quarter & Chinatown has the most, with 7, followed by Old Town Alexandria (7) and Adams Morgan (6). Each district page has the full store list with hours and directions.
How many gift and specialty shops does this guide cover?
57, across 14 districts. Every listing has its address and hours and links to the store's own site.
Are these listings kept up to date?
Yes. Every store is re-checked against its own site, brand locator or mall directory at least every six months, and closed stores come off the list.
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Guides that name these shops.
Union Market and The Wharf: A Market Day
A food-and-shopping day across two of DC's market districts: bread, spices and small makers at Union Market in the morning, then crabs at the Municipal Fish Market and bookshop and maker shopping on the Southwest waterfront.
Read guide →CityCenterDC and Penn Quarter Shopping Walk
A long downtown day that starts with the fashion houses and jewelers of CityCenterDC's Palmer Alley, then heads to Penn Quarter for F Street's pen, camera and book shops and three museum stores.
Read guide →Old Town Alexandria: A King Street Walk
A downhill day on foot from the King St–Old Town Metro to the Potomac: antiques and toys at the top of King, Virginia makers and stationery in the middle, bookshops and boutiques on the side streets, and artists' studios at the water.
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