Dupont Circle, Washington Shopping Guide

A map some of the coolest independent shops in Dupont Circle, Washington.

J. Press

J. Press has been dressing Ivy League men since 1902 and from the look of things they haven't changed much in the past century or so. The clothing (mostly consisting of the store's own...

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe

Sure you can get a Mocha-soy-fritzo-latte at just about any bookstore, but how many serve bourbon? Kramerbooks & Afterwords does, its full bar squarely centered among its shelves. Oh, they...

Proper Topper

What do Paul Newman, Bill Clinton and Andre Agassi have in common? They're all known for their special talents in a particular area and they've all shopped at Proper Topper. Coincidence?...

Second Story Books

Specializing in rare and out-of-print titles, Second Story Books does not have that flea market feel of other used bookstores. Here, books past their prime are given their due TLC. Titles are...

Tabletop

You wish your tabletop was this cool. The collection of items in Tabletop is so cool, that we're almost disappointed not to find a DJ spinning in some corner. Full of "functional...

Terra

Reader Suggested: Terra is a lifestyle boutique specializing in distinct gifts, accessories, and clothing for men and women. I carry a range of emerging designers from around the world and offer Washingtonians...

The Written Word

Next to The Written Word all those other paper and stationery stores look like (in the words of Governor Arnold) "girly men". The store operates a letterpress dating back to the 1870s....

J. Press

J. Press has been dressing Ivy League men since 1902 and from the look of things they haven't changed much in the past century or so. The clothing (mostly consisting of the store's own collection) makes George Bush's garb looks risqué in comparison. Expect to see pastel cross-stitch sweaters, plaid ties, and thick cotton button-downs: styles so outdated that they have an...

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Address:
1801 L Street NW
Washington DC 20036

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Phone: 1-202-857-0120
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9:30-6 Sun: Closed

Tags: men's accessories, men's clothing

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe

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Sure you can get a Mocha-soy-fritzo-latte at just about any bookstore, but how many serve bourbon? Kramerbooks & Afterwords does, its full bar squarely centered among its shelves. Oh, they have books too. A small, but well edited selection, especially strong in modern classics and travel books.

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Address:
1517 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington DC 20036

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Phone: 1-202-387-1400
Hours: Mon-Thu: 7:30-1 Fri-Sat: 24 Hours Sun: 7:30-1

Tags: bars, books

Proper Topper

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What do Paul Newman, Bill Clinton and Andre Agassi have in common? They're all known for their special talents in a particular area and they've all shopped at Proper Topper. Coincidence? We think not. Chock full of stylish wonders for the home and body, you're going to have to beat suitors off with a stick after a stop here. Start with a "proper topper" (sorry we...

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Address:
1350 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington DC 20036

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Phone: 1-202-842-3055
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-8 Sat: 10-7 Sun: 12-6

Tags: good for gifts, hats, home accessories, men's accessories, women's accessories

Second Story Books

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Specializing in rare and out-of-print titles, Second Story Books does not have that flea market feel of other used bookstores. Here, books past their prime are given their due TLC. Titles are meticulously organized and categorized, while truly rare titles are under lock and key. The store is especially well stocked in older non-fiction titles.

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Address:
2000 P Street NW
Washington DC 20036

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Phone: 1-202-659-8884
Hours: Mon-Sun: 10-10

Tags: books, used books

Tabletop

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You wish your tabletop was this cool. The collection of items in Tabletop is so cool, that we're almost disappointed not to find a DJ spinning in some corner. Full of "functional objects for all surfaces" you'll find jewelry (including the store's down Bear Metal jewelry line), vases, bowls, and small household objects--all in ultra-modern ultra-sleek incarnations....

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Address:
1608 20th Street NW
Washington DC 20009

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Phone: 1-202-387-7117
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-6

Tags: home accessories, women's accessories

Terra

Reader Suggested: Terra is a lifestyle boutique specializing in distinct gifts, accessories, and clothing for men and women. I carry a range of emerging designers from around the world and offer Washingtonians exposure to new ideas and designers not readily available in the area.

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Address:
1706 Connecticut NW
Washington DC 20009

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Phone: 1-202-232-8581
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 12-5

Tags: good for gifts, home accessories, men's accessories, women's accessories

The Written Word

Next to The Written Word all those other paper and stationery stores look like (in the words of Governor Arnold) "girly men". The store operates a letterpress dating back to the 1870s. They carry papers from Italian companies dating back to the 15th century and French mills dating to the 13th century. If you want a quick card for mom you can, we suppose, just as well go somewhere...

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Address:
1427 P Street NW
Washington DC 20036

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Phone: 1-202-223-1400
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5

Tags: letterpress, paper goods
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