Decent selection of items and service was alright. Prices seemed a tad high but that's the norm for…read moresouvenir shops in the area. Wouldn't frequent this spot but it's a decent stop if you're needing to get souvenirs to bring home in a pinch.

I'm so sorry, but I couldn't stand to be in the store for longer than a couple minutes. The smell…read moreof stale air was overpowering.

One of the few stores that was recommended to me while on vacation. Shop offers a wide variety of…read moreDC attire and other DC souvenirs. Staff friendly. Good pricing.

Really nice selection of souvenirs from all price ranges. The staff was very helpful and friendlyread more

This has been here for years. It is a great source for souvenirs and gifts. Some of the items are a…read morebit pricey but most items have a better quality than what you might find at a cheaper store. If you are touring the White House, you can purchase a few items inside. Visit this store after your tour to avoid carrying extra items. There is a photo opportunity right around the corner from the store. You can take a photo at the podium or sitting at the presidential desk. Pictures are free is you show your receipt ($50 or more) or ) $10 if you don't have a receipt.

This is a great gift shop and it was near our hotel in Washington, DC. Also a great place to seek…read morerefuge from the cold winter conditions. I picked up an informative and well- illustrated book (and easy to understand map) as I was about to check out the monuments on the national mall. It provided a brief description and history of each. Lots of options in this Gift Shop.t

A nice little holiday pop up near Union Market with unique clothes, jewelry, and home goods. There…read moreare signs in front of the market announcing Brief Assembly and the address, but unless you know to look for it, you won't stumble across it. The space itself in one of the storefronts near the market is very nice--bright, modern and airy. It's very spacious and items are spread out and well merchandised. The store reminds me a lot of Salt and Sundry inside Union Market, except Brief Assembly has fewer items, but does carry clothes and leather goods like purses, satchels and backpacks. All of the items are boutique, but not all are made in DC. There are some cool clothes from a New York designer--sleek black pants made out of some sort of neoprene combination--but they're pricey. The pants were about $180. Definitely worth a stop in to browse. Nice jewelry selection, plus books and pottery to offer gifting options that aren't mass produced.

Stumbled upon this place when I came to Union Market. It's a really cute pop-up with products from…read moresmall businesses from around the country. It's definitely a pricy place, but they have some cool items. The store associate that was there was super nice and friendly. Worth checking this out before the pop-up closes in a couple months!

I was very very satisfied with my experience at the store. The women were helpful, friendly and…read morekind. I have read other reviews and I don't understand why my experience is so different than others. Very very helpful. Definitely will shop at the store again. Great assortment of souvenirs.

Horrible service, cool tees? If you like shitty customer service with a side of prejudice, this is…read moreyour spot. If you don't, I'd stay away.

My favorite holiday market in DC, I love coming here every year! This market has grown over the…read moreyears with 50+ artisan vendors and more hot food and boozy vendors! There are lots of hand-made craft and unique gift items (ramen stall, truffle stall, cat & dog stalls, as well as plenty of jewelry, chocolate, candle, toys, ornament, and crafts stalls). I bought a Ramen bowl from Japan for hubby, Truffle butter @ Truffist, and dark chocolate Oreos (the dark chocolate pretzels aren't that good) @Capital City Jar, kudos for being a long-time vendor! I also got an overpriced $40 onesie @SOL, the material was very soft and made in the U.S. In terms of the hot chocolate stalls, the Truffle stall and the S'mores N More are my favorite. The Marshmallows are gigantic and should have mixed them in! I got a pack of 6 marshmallows and picked out the flavors - Rainbow, Cookies and Cream, and Toffee Marshmallows. The Racklette sandwich was delicious - you must try it! It was so fascinating to watch the melty swiss cheese get scooped off the big truckle cheese wheel and sandwiches into a soft baguette roll. The Churros with Dulce Leche filling are a must - I always get the every year! Kudos for being a long-time vendor! The Dirty Habit Chalet boozy is a bit gimmicky. I paid $17 for Whiskey and Cider, I wish it was served warm and the service was lukewarm. The air-fried Gnocchi from Carmine's was a complete miss and a total disappointment. The Gnocchi lacked the crispy edges and pillowy soft juicy center. The texture was completely off from the air fryer. Excited to go back next year for some more gifts and delicious goodies and sweet treats!

Since I have moved to the area, each year I tell myself that I am going to stop at the Holiday…read moreMarket. And each year I always end up bypassing it because after a long day at work, the last thing I want to do is be jammed in with a bunch of other people going from booth to booth. I finally took the time to visit here and probably picked one of the worst times to visit, during a hockey game. With the influx of people coming into the area for the game and the arena right there, it made navigating to and through a nightmare. The downside here, and it is probably the only downside, are the amounts of other people. They will do one of two things. One, forget about their awareness to where they are. By this I mean that they will forget they are not the only person here at the holiday market. Two, the other people will either push you along, or walk at a glacial pace. Jamming up crosswalks and entrances to the main area. Two things you cannot control and you just have to go with the flow here. I will say it is lively and welcoming. Once you do make it into the stall area you will have to take your time to sift through what there is to offer. From gifts to food, you can find it all here. Live music is a usual draw as well which lends to the magical feel that you are in the middle of a DC street and don't have to worry about a thing. All of the vendors are local, so this is a big shop small venue. Offering you everything you can think of as a gift for a special somebody. Definitely worth a look around the holiday season.

America!! FUCK YEAH!…read more I don't know why I was so excited by this store. I get excited thinking about the tacky presidential themed shirts. The tacky Obama Bobbleheads. The fake copy of the Bill of Rights. Everything. I need everything!!! Super overpriced and a tourist trap, America! is your one stop shop to spend a lot of money on dollar store items with the presidential stamp sealed on it. Hey, if Obama approves of it, then it must be worthy. My 2 other political junkies and I were laughing the entire time in this store. The cashier clerk looked tired and probably wished she could shoot every time a tourist shouts "HAHA look! plastic FBI glasses that allow you to see things behind you...OHHH!!!" *smack!* I ended up buying a $6 shot glass, with the most ridiculous plastic model of the Capitol Building. Now, everytime I take a shot, I can go "FOR AMERICA!" I also bought presidential french cuffs...because..why the hell not? If you're gonna look classy with cuffs, nothing says classier than ones stamped with the presidential seal on it. As Obama would say, 'not bad' http://s3.amazonaws.com/kym-assets/entries/icons/original/000/006/151/tumblr_lltzgnHi5F1qzib3wo1_400.jpg?1308698386 My friend bought the 10 in long shot glass and another one bought a 'Bo' stuffed dog plushie. We left smiling like idiots. America! truly showcases the beauty of this country, and our love to spend, spend, spend.

Great place to stop for lunch when doing the tourist thing or also even a workday lunch breakread more

It's a beautiful bookstore, expertly organized, and very spacious…read more Best-sellers are easy to find, displayed in the front. There's a wonderful children's section on the 2nd floor. Don't forget to take some time to observe a huge replica of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", a well-beloved children's picture book. It makes for a fun photo op, I think. There's a nice YA section with a sizable manga inventory. My son was so taken with manga, filling sketch books with manga-inspired drawings for years. Politics, sci-fi, travel, history, sports, personal growth, romance...it's all here, and much more. There's a cornucopia of non-book gift possibilities too. An easy 5 stars.

I know I have not been to Georgetown in a long time but I had no idea there was a Barnes and Noble…read morehere. I love big bookstores and this place was amazing. They converted an old historical building into a large bookstore. As soon as you enter the store you feel the classic renovation and great vibes. Other Barnes and Noble have the same regular retail feel but this location has a vintage originality that you don't find anywhere else. There were three floors filled with books of varying types. It was surprisingly filled with college kids and tourists who were in the area. I was like a kid in the candy store. I went from browsing nonfiction to graphic novels to self-help books. I was able to find a seat and spend my evening going through a good classic self-help book. The only downside was that it was almost nine and the store was closing. I had to head down and make my way out. I wished I had a longer stay in DC to come back here. Most of the Barnes and Noble stores in my area were closing down so it was great to experience a classic bookstore again.