Commonwealth

Washington, DC


With a purely hip-hop aesthetic, Commonwealth sells one-of-a-kind sneakers, graphic T-shirts, hoodies and other street fashion. This is where rappers, DJs and NBA players get their look.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Washington, DC attractions

1. Meridian Hill Park

0.27 MILES

This is an incredible bit of urban green space. The grounds are terraced like a hanging garden replete with waterfalls, sandstone terraces and assorted…

2. District of Columbia Arts Center

0.28 MILES

The grassroots DCAC offers emerging artists a space to showcase their work. The 800-sq-ft gallery features rotating visual-arts exhibits, while plays,…

3. Silent George Mural

0.33 MILES

This mural of George Washington with a gag over his mouth symbolizes DC's lack of representation in Congress. It was painted by Aniekan Udofia in 2011.

5. Scottish Rite Temple

0.35 MILES

The regional headquarters of the Scottish Rite Freemasons, also known as the House of the Temple, is one of the most eye-catching buildings in the…

6. Studio Gallery

0.5 MILES

Studio Gallery shows contemporary works by more than 35 emerging DC-area artists. Paintings, sculpture, mixed media and video are represented. The…

7. Spanish Steps

0.5 MILES

You're walking up 22nd St, between Decatur Pl and S St NW, and suddenly an enchanting staircase appears. The Spanish Steps, as they're known, were modeled…

8. Dupont Underground

0.52 MILES

An enormous, abandoned streetcar station lies beneath Dupont Circle, and a local arts group has transformed it into a cool underground gallery of art,…