Design and galleries
Govinda Gallery
A fun pop art gallery specializing in art exhibits related to famous musicians, whether it be Elvis, Bob Marley, the Grateful Dead, etc.
Parish Gallery
A gallery featuring sculptures and paintings by African and African-American artists. If you don't have thousands of dollars to spend on art, there are steals to be had here for far less.
Georgetown has also become known as a center of modern interior design, with many stores and showrooms concentrated on the western edge of the neighborhood, especially between 34th and 33rd along M south to the canal. Even if you are not interested in design, some of those air conditioned stores have some very comfortable couches that you might stop in to "try out" on a hot day. There are a ton of small art galleries in Georgetown, which are 1) easy to miss, 2) sometimes just for tourists and the art-illiterate, and 3) fun to stop in, browse, and maybe pick up something special.
Addison/Ripley Fine Art
One of Georgetown's most prominent galleries, which exhibits mainly contemporary abstract painting, alongside the occasional display from their impressive inventory catalog of several internationally famous abstract expressionists.
Anne C. Fisher Gallery
The curator is both an artist and a practicing psychotherapist, she practices in the same space as the art gallery, viewing the two professions as rather complementary. This is a popular contemporary gallery, and occasionally has some very interesting sculpture for sale.
MOCA DC
Don't be fooledâthis is a gallery, not a museum, and one of the only galleries in Georgetown to actually feature and support local artists. This means the exhibits are less stodgy, and the artwork is a good deal more affordable. Opening parties on the first Friday of each month are well-attended and fun.
P&C Art
This is the most accessible gallery in Georgetown that still maintains artistic integrity. Works are contemporary, but overwhelmingly representative, as opposed to abstract. De gustibus non est disputandum, so buy what you like, but also caveat emptorânot all works here are created equal. Some may not appreciate in value, if that's what you are after.
Other
Georgetown Tobacco
As you might expect, Georgetown is exactly the kind of place where one buys fine cigars. The selection is excellent, the staff knowledgeable, and there are a couple comfy chairs in the back where you can have a relaxed smoke rare in this city.
The Phoenix
A unique Mexican imports store that has been here for over 50 years. Their collections of jewelry also from Germany and Israel, artwork, and other designs make for great window shopping.
Appalachian Spring
This store is perhaps the city's best but definitely not the cheapest place to find gifts. It houses an eccentric collection of beautiful art glass, quirky teapots, upscale kaleidoscopes, jewelry and jewelry boxes, pottery, and all sorts of other interesting items.
Books
Bridge Street Books
A great little bookstore, conspicuously far from the university, which selects and presents its materials thoughtfully. The political and poetry sections are the big draws, although a specialist might be surprised to find their narrow subject covered comprehensively! Hosts occasional poetry readings, author events, etc.
For an upscale college town, Georgetown has an underwhelming selection of bookstores, but there are still a couple of good, small, independent stores, as well as a vast, three-story Barnes & Noble at M and 30th.
Big Planet Comics
Big Planet is ground zero for comics in D.C., with all major publishers covered, indie/local comics, kid-friendly comics, collectibles, tees, etc.
Georgetown University Bookstore
As a university bookstore, this does a particularly bad job of getting books to the students that need them. But it is very well set up for non-students, with a ton of Hoya merchandise, and shelves stocked with recent books by professors mostly political.
Clothes
Annie Cream Cheese
D.C.'s favorite high-end vintage shopping for women. Vintage might mean "last year," and there's a high-end designer section that isn't vintage at all. The clothes are nice, and you won't have to hunt through them a thrift store, this is not, and the prices are high. It's apparently a hit with the celebutante crowd, so you might have the misfortune to spot a Kardashian or a Beckham through those enormous sunglasses.
Everard's Clothing
They clothed the man with the coiffe, former presidential candidate Sen. John Edwards, as well as several Miss America finalists. This is one of D.C.'s most famous local boutiques, specializing in men's clothing, and a famous selection of designer ties.
Sherman Pickey
Prepster boutique shopping. The store is named for the owners' shelter-rescued dog and cat, and you can get your pets gussied up with some upscale collars and leashes here as well.
Urban Chic
If you are browsing Georgetown's boutiques, this is the one you should not miss. It is larger than the rest, and is a great stop for denim and dresses by high-end designers.
If you like fashion, you will love shopping in Georgetown. You may also wind up in financial ruin due to the high prices albeit with great closet riches.
National upscale clothing retailers including Abercrombie & Fitch 1208 Wisconsin Ave, American Eagle 1220 Wisconsin Ave, Banana Republic 3200 M St, Club Monaco 3235 M St, Coach 3259 M St, Co-Op by Barney's New York 3040 M St, Diesel 1249 Wisconsin Ave, The Gap 1258 Wisconsin Ave, Hilfiger 3229 M St, Hugo Boss 1517 Wisconsin Ave, Kate Spade 3061 M St, Limited 3276 M St, Lucky Brand Jeans 3273 M St, Pottery Barn 3077 M St, Ralph Lauren 1245 Wisconsin Ave, Zara 1238 Wisconsin Ave, and many more are all located close to each other, especially on M St east and two blocks west of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Ave north of M. You can walk past them all in an easy fifteen minutes.
CUSP
The hip spin-off from Neiman Marcus, with an especially popular selection of dresses which start at $300.
Piccolo Piggies
If you want your five-year-old to look more fashionable than you, take them here. Seriously though, it's a great little store to get gifts, clothes and toys, for kids twelve and younger. If you worry that it might not be cute enough in there, check out that website.
Proper Topper
Well, this is where you get your hats! From fedoras to baseball caps, they have hats for women, men, and children as well as a lot of other fashion accessories, and all of them are stylish.
Sugar
A small boutique catering to women of all ages, and with items of widely varying prices. This means that there are only going to be a few items of interest to any particular visitor, but it's a nice, friendly storefront with wonderful contemporary designs.
Urban Outfitters
This huge two-level Urban Outfitters does a ton of business in Georgetown, to the point where it's something of a local landmark.
Georgetown is shopping central, although you won't find many discount or touristy stores here. You'll find many upscale local shops and boutiques as well many national and international chains. Along with Friendship Heights, Georgetown is one of two, highly upscale shopping areas in the District.
the shops at georgetown park
3222 M St NW, â +1 202 342-8190, . M-Sa 10AM-8PM, Su noon-6PM. An enclosed upscale shopping mall at the very center of Georgetown. It's an oddly quiet place to walk through, having been outshined by the outdoor competitors. Stores include various upscale mall fare, like Express, H&M, J Crew, Ann Taylor, Sisley, Itermix, White House/Black Market, etc., but also a host of small boutiques and unique import/export stores. The mall has its own parking garage $18 daily.