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Eastern Market

225 7th St SE, Washington, DC · Washington, DC

Why you should go…

Capitol Hill's beloved 1873 public market still runs on butchers, bakers, and the famous blueberry buckwheat pancakes at Market Lunch. On weekends the surrounding streets fill with farmers, flea-market vendors, and local artists, pure neighborhood charm, steps from the Metro.

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  • #farmers market
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  • #local artists

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General shopping guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Vendor hours are their own thing

    Market stalls and independent sellers keep shorter hours than the building around them, and quiet days end early.

  • Bring a tote and a little cash

    Smaller sellers do not all take cards, and bags are rarely free.

  • Weekdays browse, weekends buzz

    Pick the weekday for a proper look at the shelves and the weekend for the atmosphere.

  • Ask about shipping

    If something will not survive the suitcase, plenty of sellers will send it home for you.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Eastern Market, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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