Flea Market

Washington, DC


On weekends an outdoor flea market sets up on a two-block stretch of 7th St SE, adjacent to Eastern Market. Vendors sell all kinds of cool art, antiques, furniture, maps, prints, global wares, clothing, crafts and curios. Sunday is the bigger day, with more stalls.


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