A Day Around Eastern Market
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Morning
Before a day of shopping, begin with a bit of history at the Library of Congress , a handsome example of the Italian Renaissance style, with unsurpassed interiors. The first tour is at 10:30am.
Turn right to East Capitol Street, right again, and continue one block to the Folger Shakespeare Library and Theater . The Elizabethan theater is enchanting, and the material displayed is both rare and fascinating.
Walk east to 7th Street and turn right. A little over two blocks farther on is Eastern Market . On weekends it is surrounded by arts and crafts vendors and flower stalls. The Market Lunch inside is a great choice for lunch.
Afternoon
If you visit the market on a Saturday, spend the afternoon at the Capitol Hill Flea Market, across the street from Eastern Market. It features 100 or more vendors selling antiques, Oriental rugs, fabrics, fine art photographs, jewelry, and other items. If the flea market is closed, walk a block south of Eastern Market and visit Woven History and Silk Road (311–5 7th St, SE Map Q4 202-543-1705 Open 10am–6pm daily) for its fabrics, rugs, and crafts from Asia and South America.
To return home, turn right and the Eastern Market metro stop is straight ahead of you.
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