Eastern Market

On Sunday morning Fiona and I went to the Eastern Market in D.C. It’s an easy commute, with it’s own stop on the orange line for Metro. And boy is it worth the $3 metro fair*.

In the South Hall Market, local farmers sell a large variety of foods and flowers.They are open every day except Mondays from 7am to 7pm. 

However, the real excitement is the weekend outdoor flea market that is open Saturday from 7am to 6pm and Sunday from 9am to 5pm. There you will find booths filled with everything from leather goods to bright jewelry, from glass bottles to furniture. There’s food and toys and books and candles. Almost anything you can imagine is sold at Eastern Market. 

All photos taken by Kendra Levy

As well as providing a fun escape from daily life, this market has fantastic deals. Fiona and I bought three purses for $25, and we each bought a necklace.

It was a 3 for 25$, Kendra's are on the left, Fiona's is on the right

Kendra's is on the left (15$), Fiona's is on the right (25$)

We had a lovely time wandering around, poking our heads in each tent, feeling like we had entered a new world every time we changed booths. If you live in the D.C. area, or are visiting, Eastern Market should be on your must-hit list.

*Fares vary depending on day, hour, type of card and how many stops you go