Other Specialty Shops
From a magic shop your kids are sure to enjoy to a comics store and vegan products center, here are a few other shops worth a visit.
Barry's Magic Shop
Visiting Barry's is an entertainment in itself. Barry and Susan Taylor have held sway here since 1974. They carry a full range of magic supplies, from the simplest to the most cutting-edge. You'll also find new and out-of-print books, videos, props, and rare, hard-to-find tricks. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11
You don't have to spend big bucks just because you're a tourist. Like any big city, Washington D.C. is home to numerous dollar stores. They come and they go, but you can find a current list at
Big Planet Comics
If you're in Georgetown and interested in comic books, this store is a classic. You can get the latest graphic novels and comics, as well as back issues of the old DC and Marvel comics here. Open Monday to Friday, 11
Pangea
If any of your family are vegetarians or vegans, this is the place to shop, with animal-friendly products you never thought existed: nonleather shoes, belts, wallets, jackets; vegan foods and candy; body care products; and books. Open Saturday and Sunday only, from 11
