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Shop, Explore & Experience Washington D.C.

From luxury flagships and indie boutiques to live music and waterfront dining — Washington D.C. has a side that goes well beyond the monuments. Here's your guide to the best shopping and entertainment the capital has to offer.

A Night Out in Washington D.C.

When the sun goes down, Washington D.C. comes alive. From legendary jazz venues and rooftop bars to waterfront dining and world-class performing arts — here's how the capital does a night out.

Shop Washington D.C. — A Neighborhood by Neighborhood Guide

Every neighborhood in Washington D.C. has its own distinct shopping personality. Whether you're hunting for luxury, vintage, local makers, or everyday favorites — here's where to find it.

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Georgetown

The capital's most established shopping destination. Browse high-end boutiques like rag & bone, Reformation, and Tuckernuck, or discover indie specialty stores and antique shops along Book Hill on Wisconsin Avenue. Cady's Alley is D.C.'s go-to for home design, with over 20 boutiques in one walkable stretch. From SKIMS to lululemon to Kendra Scott — Georgetown has something for every kind of shopper.

CityCenterDC — Downtown

Open-air luxury in the heart of Downtown D.C. Home to Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., and Christian Louboutin — alongside specialty stores like Jo Malone London, Tumi, and Arc'teryx . After shopping, stay for dinner at Centrolina or Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse  Washington D.C.'s most refined retail destination.

U Street & 14th Street

D.C.'s coolest shopping corridor. Discover home goods at local favorite Salt & Sundry, modern furniture at GoodWood, and lush plant selections at Rewild. Pick up unique, affordable accessories at Lou Lou — a regional boutique chain with a loyal D.C. following. A neighborhood that rewards slow browsing and spontaneous finds.

Dupont Circle

A neighborhood of curated finds and hidden gems. Shop consignment at Secondi, vintage jewelry at Tiny Jewel Box, and rare books at Kramers . Comic lovers should stop by Fantom Comics, while the unique Diplomatic Duty-Free Shop offers cosmetics, fragrances, and watches exclusively for D.C.'s diplomatic community.

The Wharf

Washington D.C.'s revitalized waterfront neighborhood is home to some of the city's most beloved independent retailers. Browse titles at Politics & Prose, discover local makers at Shop Made in DC, or find quirky jewelry at Diament. Shopping with a waterfront view — only in D.C.

Shop Local. Explore DC Like a Regular.

Our neighborhood favorites, handpicked for guests who want more than the tourist trail.

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    Shop Made in DC

    Every product on the shelf was made right here in the District. From artisan goods to hometown favorites, this is the place to bring a piece of real Washington home.

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    Rewild

    A lush urban plant sanctuary tucked into the neighborhood — perfect for picking up a living souvenir or simply wandering through walls of greenery.

  • Navy Yard Neighborhood | 20-minute drive from Hotel

    Steadfast Supply

    A community space in Washington DC where creativity, commerce, and human connection come together. They champion independent makers, creative thinkers, and entrepreneurs — and curate products that carry real stories behind them.

  • Various locations in DC

    Salt & Sundry

    A lifestyle destination stocked with thoughtfully selected home goods, candles, ceramics, and gifts. The kind of shop you walk into for one thing and leave with five — all of them exactly right.

  • Various Locations in DC

    Jungle & Loom

    A women-owned small business rooted in a simple but powerful belief — that plants have the power to transform your space and your life. More hobby than décor, more ritual than accessory, this is the shop for anyone ready to fall genuinely in love with growing things. 

  • Georgetown Neighborhood |

    The Phoenix

    Georgetown's iconic lifestyle boutique — 70+ years of community roots, sustainable sourcing, and beautifully curated finds across fashion, jewelry, and home.

  • Union Market Neighorhood | 21-minute drive from the Hotel

    Shelter Jewelry

    A contemporary fine jewelry boutique championing independent and underrepresented designers — where every piece is chosen to mean something.

  • Union Market Neighborhood | 21-minute drive from the hotel

    Byrdland Records

    A true independent record shop rooted in the soul of Washington DC — Byrdland is where music lovers come to dig, discover, and disappear for an hour longer than they planned. Stocked with an expertly curated selection spanning jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop, and beyond, this is the kind of shop that reminds you why physical music still matters.

  • Brookland Neighborhood | 24-minute drive from the hotel

    The Brookland Arts Walk

    Tucked into the charming Northeast neighborhood of Brookland, this open-air arts corridor is home to working artist studios, independent galleries, and maker spaces — all housed in a converted historic building.

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