4 Best Gift Shops in Washington, DC

Looking for the perfect gift or souvenir inspired by your travels? I’ve done the work for you and will share four best gift shops in Washington, DC. You can find affordable artisan made gifts, unique presents for food lovers, and handcrafted jewelry made exclusively in the District. Gifts that are adored and cherished!

Capital City Co

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DC’s Capital City Co was featured on Tamron Hall Show spotlighting their famous Mambo Sauce in the Amazon Small Business Gift Guide. Mambo Sauce is quintessential DC and the perfect gift for a unique taste of the District. It comes in two flavors: Mild and Sweet Hot. The mild flavor is what you typically get at our local carry-outs and the Sweet Hot is the hottest version and Capital City Co personal house favorite. 

Grab you a bottle of Capital City Mambo Sauce and enjoy DC culture. Capital City Co is a minority, woman-owned small business and Arsha Jones, CEO and Co-Founder, is carrying on the legacy of her late husband. Mambo Sauce is perfect over chicken wings and fries. You know it’s good when Tamron Hall is eating Mambo Sauce wings in couture. 

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Shop Made In DC

One of my favorites is Shop Made In DC. The shirts represent the District and they have really cute gift ideas. The price of beautiful artwork is reasonable and the quality is great. The neighborhood map cards are wonderful keepsakes that you can frame! There’s also a spectacular jewelry section. I adore their designs and the shop makes me happy.

The Wharf shop location is bright and colorful. If you’re looking for one of a kind gifts, this is your spot. Shop small, Shop Made In DC, and you won’t regret it.

Femme Fatale DC

Femme Fatal DC is grassroots retail inspiring and supporting women, creatives, and entrepreneurs in the community. They are located in the cozy community of Cleveland Park. 

Bailiwick Clothing Company 

Here’s one of my favorite masks from Bailiwick Clothing Company. They have an awesome online store with a variety of DC specialty items. You also can purchase their products at Shop Made in DC. I love their 202 and DC line of masks. Durable and high quality materials. 

I support every homegrown business on this list and hope this collection for gifts help you select the perfect present. 

Be sure to check out my post on our annual DC Downtown Holiday Market and Christmas Tree at CityCenterDC! 

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