Washington, DC Shopping

  1. National Museum Of African Art

    Almost as good as a trip to the 'Dark Continent.' African art collectors will relish the incredible selection here. Textiles, baskets, musical instruments, dolls and other wares come from Angola, Zimbabwe and everywhere African in between.

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  2. Old Post Office Pavilion

    It's not exactly a shopping center but it does have a tourist-crowded food court as well as souvenir shops, newsstands and stores. It's worth a visit just for a look around the gorgeous central atrium. For more details see .

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  3. Old Towne School For Dogs

    Grab a gift for the pooch you left behind at this popular Old Town shop selling everything from organic treats to plush toys. If your puppy's in town, he's welcome inside as well, of course.

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  4. Union Station

    An architectural landmark and a train depot, Union Station is also a good-sized mall, complete with multi-screen cinema, one of the city's best food courts, restaurants and 200,000 sq ft of shops. You'll find standard mall chains but there is also a range of boutiques selling toys, jewelry and DC souvenirs, such as the National Zoo Store,Discovery Store, Great Train Store and Best of DC souvenir shop. Two-hour validated parking is available.

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