Union station is a superbly restored historic, mixeduse, intermodal transportation and shopping center located just blocks from the u. Half price books has new and used books, textbooks, music, movies and more both online and in stores. I had wonderful experiences at the dc popups and visiting the new york store, but this new store is a step above. Regularly ranked as one of the most literate cities in the nation, washington, dc finds its brain fuel from a variety of new and used bookstores. Best 30 book stores in downtown penn quarter chinatown. Discover literary treasures at new and used bookstores in washington, dc.
A lactation suite for nursing mothers is available at washington union station in the east concourse near the womens restrooms and vending machines. Carpe librum used book store now open in union station upstairs prince of petworth may 2, 2018 at 1. Barnes and noble washington dc locations, hours, phone number, map and driving directions. We are running a 25% off sale on graphic novels, hardcovers, and softcovers if you would like to have one delivered with free shipping. Featuring highquality merchandise from the heartland. East city bookshop an independent, communityminded and womenowned bookstore serving the greater capitol hill community.
Librarything local covers bookstores and libraries, and book events of all kinds. Big planet comics has been the dc areas premier source for comic books and. Express your appreciation to the special people in your life with a gift from the amtrak store. Every year, 29 million visitors enjoy shopping, entertainment, and an international variety of food in this beaux arts transportation hub. Jake o the business should immediately apply for grants from dc to. Visit our washington,union sta50 mass ave, dc location.
Explore books we select books based on customer ratings, preorders, sales, popularity on. The big bookstores are gone in dc but tucked away in union station there actually is a bookstorewith books. An adventure awaits for you inside the science city store. In times of crisis, independent bookstores like politics and prose historically have served as havens of comfort, reassurance, and information to many people in need. All book donations are from chicago area homes or d. So whether youre a fan who wants to talk comics, a novice who wants to learn comics, or youre just looking for the right gift for the comic book devotee in your life, we are always ready to help.
When travelers have a train to catch at union station, they might only have time for a quick croissant or a. If you would like help getting to one of our retailers please call guest services at 202 2891908. Forlocations, the worlds best for store locations and hours. Ive never really run into any shops except at union station, georgetown and out in the burbs with my cousins.
We are open 10am8pm on weekdays, 9am to 8pm on saturdays, and 9am7pm on sundays. Carpe librum popup, located on the second level of union station, at 50. View all, books, cards, stationery, books, snacks, souvenirs, electronics and entertainment, health. Read our guide to where you can find a great selection of used and new books with atmosphere. The 5foot by 9foot, adacompliant pod is designed for individual use, but can fit more than one person, as well as mothers traveling with babies. Designed by renowned architect, daniel burnham, the station opened on october 27, 1907 and was completed in april 1908. Union station national trust for historic preservation. Feel free to drop off donations in person any time our bookstores are open no appointment necessary.
Dc needs more great independent bookstores, and they are working hard to build one that will serve the h street neighborhood completely. All books, cds, dvds, and vinyl records for sale at carpe librum locations are donated by the public. All the great deals, style notes, new arrivals and in store events at union station. All proceeds go to turning the page in support of our program initiatives. Choose from a selection of travelready apparel, toys for the young or young at heart, exclusive collectibles and many other amtrakrelated gifts for the train enthusiast on your list. Carpe librum is the fundraising branch of turning the page, an educationbased nonprofit, which has popup bookstores and events in washington dc and. Politics and prose bookstore independent bookstore and. Washington union station is one of the countrys first great union railroad terminals. Discover the best books online or at your local bn bookstoreshop over 6 million books and 4. Book now at 73 restaurants near shops at union station shopping center on opentable. Visit our washington, union sta50 mass ave, dc location mcdonalds. East city bookshop an independent, communityminded and.
Find store hours and information about mcdonalds in washington, union sta50 mass ave. Find that book youve been looking for or leave with several you bought on a whim. Where to eat and drink around union station eater dc. The 5foot by 9foot, adacompliant pod is designed for individual use, but can fit more than one person, as well as mothers traveling with babies and other children. The national archives museum store bookshop serves the foundation for the. For nearly 100 years, union station has been the gateway to the nations capital. Fantom comics is an open, inclusive store that welcomes all people, even if youve never read a comic book in your life. Opened in 1907, it is amtraks headquarters and the railroads secondbusiest station with annual ridership of just under 5 million and the ninthbusiest in. Coming from alaska, i would love to know where to go in the city to do some shopping on my own. This page contains a map of our premises and is intended to help users get around at union station. About capitol hill books capitol hill books is a used bookstore located on historic capitol hill in washington dc, with three floors of quality used books, first editions and rare books.
Tripsavvy victoria chamberlain trains and waiting rooms union station is the rail station for amtrak, marc train maryland rail commuter service and vre virginia railway express. We pay cash for books, textbooks, cds, lps, videos and dvds daily. We are offering curbside pickup only for buy online, pickup in store orders placed on. Union station hudson news lower level food court street level gate c union station 50 massachusetts ave. Turning the page has popup book sales in washington, d. Looking for a great shoe store, toy store, book store and department store if possible. Turning the page has yearly popup book sales in washington, d. Eager readers and browsers, check out the top five bookstores in. From the amtrakcommuter train platforms, turn right and walk straight forward and youll find the store. Carpe librum locations turning the page turning the page. If you would like help getting to one of our retailers please. It is bright and airy and the clothes trying on process is so pleasant and enjoyable.
Save 25% off the retail price of all books with code staywell update. Urban dwells dc themed gifts and accessories are sure to please, while idle time books vast collection of used, rare and outofprint books is a great spot for a postdinner browse. Carpe librum bookstores turning the page turning the page. First and foremost, the station is a busy transit hub serving fourteen types of transportation, from passenger trains and intercity buses, to bike sharing services and dc. Each carpe librum seize the book location sells books, cds, dvds, and vinyl records that were donated by the public. Search the aba bookseller member directory the american. A beaux arts icon designed by renowned architect daniel burnham, union station is many things to the 100,000 people who use it daily. Welcome to tattered cover book store tattered cover book. Washington union station is a major train station, transportation hub, and leisure destination in washington, d. Carpe librum used book store now open in union station. The food court, located on the mezzanine level, is currently experiencing reduced services due to the state of illinois shelter in place order. Carpe librums two chicago popups are welcome additions to the initiative, located in block 37 and the thompson center.
We are not currently answering phones, do please do not call our stores, and if you do, please do not wait on hold. Capitol hill books is a used bookstore located on historic capitol hill in washington dc, with three floors of quality used books, first editions and rare books. Union station in washington dc, includes 200 historical images of the city of washington, union station and the regions railroads. Directory of shopping in union station washington, dc.
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