Shopping
Shopping in Washington DC almost competes with
politics for attention. The USA's capital also offers everything
from trendy boutiques and shopping malls to 24-hour bookshops and
renowned farmer's markets. Visitors to Washington DC will walk (or
fly) away with there bags full!The nation's oldest neighbourhood,
Georgetown boasts up-scale designer boutiques and The Shops at
Georgetown Park mall, home to designer labels like Ann Taylor, Polo
and Ralph Lauren. The Georgetown Flea Market is good for antiques,
jewellery, books, rugs, toys and linens. The Dupont Circle
neighbourhood has a GLBT bookshop, Lambda Books, as well as
designer boutiques such as Betsy Fisher and vintage shops like
Secondi. There is also the FreshFarm Market to enjoy here. On
Pennsylvania, the White House Visitor Center and Political America
sell authentic and reproduction campaign buttons, signed photos,
letters and other American memorabilia. Penn Quarter offers
antiques, art, collectibles and home décor, while the National Mall
has great gift shops and museum stores. Weschler's Auction House on
E Street holds public auctions each Tuesday. A non-refundable sales
tax is charged.
