This place was amazing! It doesn't look like much from the outside, but it is fantastic on the…read moreinside. I wish we had gone here our first day. Employee Jonathan was super helpful. We found a ton a of souvenirs, for really reasonable prices. Prices were so good that I wonder if this is where all the street vendors get their items from and then significantly markup. So, save yourself a lot of money and go to NT souvenirs!

Nice spot to pick up Washington DC souvenirs. Our household is big on magnet collecting so we were…read moreable to score a nice pair at a fairly decent price. They have every possible souvenir you can think of magnets, bells, plates, thumb thimbles, patches, apparel... You name it and they most likely have it! Parking isn't exactly the best as they're located on a main street with very limited free parking. We drove around the neighborhood on a weekday and found a spot near a residential area about a block away from the shop.

I looked this place up on Yelp, and I had really good reviews as a cheap gift shop with lots of…read moreoptions. I was excited and spend a lot of time walking to this location. But when I got there, it was closed. It was barely 6 PM. And there was no indication why it was closed. It was supposed to still be open per its hours. I was very disappointed and wasted my time going here. Keep in mind that if you go here, They have random hours and if you make the trip there you may just waste your time.

8/13/21 When I…read morechecked out Union Station  on 8/7/21, I didn't know what to expect.  I knew some stores may be closed, but I was amazed to see 70% of the the train station was out of business.    However,  on the second floor, stood Union General. A gift shop that sells a number of different items. I came across a book for hunted places in Washington DC.  I also cam across a nice sleeveless Washington DC shirt.  The material felt great on the skin.  The cost was $19.99 and I was very tempted to buy it. Should I revisit this place and this type of material shirt is there, I will but one.   The staff member I saw upon entering seemed friendly,  but I think more of a forced friendliness.   Seeing the staff members there, they seemed very bored.  Sister Sister and Snow Queen seemed to be the two employee who were down in the down in the doldrums.   Nevertheless,  it was nice to see you could try on clothes in this store.  Not sure when I will be back here, but I hope to see more stores open here in the future, because right now, Union Station is looking very scary.

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

My first time in DC and we decided to stop by the Metro Variety shop. Maria was so very nice. She…read moremade sure we understood prices and that we were making the best possible selections. There were so many options. I would gladly go back and buy more if Maria is there.

Located at the McPherson Metro Station. This was one of the few tourist shops that was recommended…read moreto me while on vacation. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. After entering the shop, I was quickly notified of the sales they had going on. Staff helpful and in assisting with my needs. Shop offers variety of DC attire and other souvenirs. Very good pricing.

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

Didn't get to buy anything because bags were too full & don't need any more clothes but perfect for…read morethose who plan ahead and keep room for souvenirs and such

On May 6, I was in the area eating breakfast and waiting for a tour to begin while on vacation. I'm…read morea fan of tourist trap shops like this. When I go to cities with shops like this, I almost always have to stop and buy something. The clerk at the counter was very friendly and inviting. Very polite. Store offers a variety of DC related attire and other souvenirs. Great selection.

Lots of selection and i mean lots....really nice people working there. The best souvenir store I've…read moreever been to in DC. Prices not too bad.

This is a neat little shop that promotes local artists and their takes on popular items. An array…read moreof jewelry, food items and alcohol, tshirts, and home products, there's always an eclectic mix to browse. Out-of-towners can find unique reminders of their visit, and locals can find gifts or expressions of their hometown. Always worth stopping in and poking around if you're looking for something unique and affordable that says "D.C."

This is a fun addition to the Union market area. I've loved many of the shop made in dc stores,…read moreincluding this one. My friend and I came for a arts and craft class, which was fun. We even get 10% off items and they were featuring a person's wood craft for purchase. The person's wood crafts were really well priced and I'll definitely look out for his items in the future. If you're in the area or looking for a gift, definitely check out this store!

Found some surprisingly good quality Washington DC souvenirs, that is, way beyond the usual caps…read moreand T-shirts. There's little Lincoln statues, bobbing head Jeffersons, Great Seal of the US and patriotic Teddy Bears, and the usual pens, snowballs and hats. I think this is where the Stars and Stripes tour starts or you can buy tickets here. The store is also well air-conditioned and the staff don't bother you to buy anything.

Nothing like the pictures or other review. Very small shop, minimal selection, cheap quality and…read moreoverpriced

I was in the area, eating breakfast and waiting for a tour to begin while on vacation. The shop…read moreoffers a wide variety of DC attire and souvenirs. I encountered two female clerks while here. Not very polite. In fact, neither one of them spoke. Nor offered any assistance. I know I at least said good morning. And I got no reply. Their main concern was placing an order for breakfast. Items in the store a little pricey.

After my husband and I had breakfast today we walked into this souvenir shop. There was a cut-out…read moreof President Donald J. Trump so we took our picture with it. I noticed while my husband was taking my picture, there were two women watching. After I moved away one woman walked up to the cut-out, pulled a sign out of her bag, and had the other woman take her pic. The sign read, "F*ck Trump! No King!". She held the sign while giving the cut-out the middle finger. ALL of the workers in the souvenir shop were cheering and clapping her. I turned to my husband and said I was ready to leave; I wouldn't spend one red cent in that shop. Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at approximately 2:00 - 2:15 pm. Anyone who is pro American, pro military, pro Trump I would encourage NOT stopping and shopping at the #WashingtonWelcomeCenterSouvenirShop. It is in the same block as Ford's Theatre National Historic Site and Ford's Theatre.