Great merchandise to rummage through to find that special unique odd end gift! There is a surplus…read moreof treasures here! Kensington has a street dedicated to antique retailers, consignors and upcyclists which goes by "Kensington Antique Row." More information can be viewed at: kensingtonantiquerow.com.

A fabulous place to find that perfect fun piece to set off a room. Primitive accents and large fun…read morepieces. Finds I have made here over the years...blue ball jars with great lettering on the front, an iron chair from the Washington zoo, hooked rugs, a wicker rocking horse in chippy yellow...Such great finds!

Great selection of cute vintage and modern things. Staff is incredibly friendly check it outread more

I love this place in the Kentlands in Gaithersburg! it's tucked away and has some amazing little…read moretreasures to choose from. So many unique fines if you're looking for somewhere, that's gonna have unique items that you can't find anywhere else but they're gorgeous and great quality this place to go. I have found some amazing soaps, hand creams, and so many other things here I always pop in just to see what I can get my hands on. Service is always great and great value for the items that are available in store.

Very cute hidden gem in Kensington. It's on the other side of the rail road tracks from all the…read moreantique stores. They have great, unique and French inspired household gifts and their prices are very reasonable. Their up-finished furniture all looks really cool and well done. We have not bought any, but are always interested to see what they have. The owner is also very friendly and has great taste. I would certainly recommend stopping in when in Kensington.

If you're looking for a small business to support, look no further than here. In downtown…read moreKensington across the tracks and next to Oak, this placed is filled with the practical and eclectic. Great linens for the kitchen, candles and soaps, refurbished furniture, and glass- and ceramic wear. Reasonable prices for imported and high quality items.

Capital Antiques is what I would expect from an antique place in Georgetown. Most antique stores I…read morehave been to in the city have been full of picked over rusted stuff. Not the case here. The store itself is on the small side, but the items here are mostly organized. There is wood furniture in reasonably good condition, and when I found out that some of dates back to the 1900's and even 1800's..I would say it is in excellent condition. There's also quite a few paintings, sculpture and lamps for sale. For a one man shop, the owner is friendly even when this place gets crowded. He also provides renovation services.

This antiques and fine art store is a treasure in a Paris-like little neighborhood of small,…read moreindividual shops and restaurants. It is rare to find such a charming spot. The shop is filled with fine antique furniture, objets d'art (including many Middle Eastern pieces, which are a specialty) and a great variety of beautiful paintings attractively framed. The prices are reasonable for the quality of the merchandise. You should check periodically to find new items. The owner is very friendly and knowledgeable, and he is honest. This shop is his passion, and it shows in the quality of the items offered. Check out the shop's website too.

I love antique stores and have been to many. This was by far the most unpleasant experience I have…read moreever had at one. When I walked in the store, I was greeted by one of the rudest human beings I have ever met. Rather than greet me when I walked in, the cantankerous old shop owner stated, "I was watching you park to make sure you didn't hit my car." He only got worse from there. I look younger than I am and had kids with me, so I don't think he expected much from me. It was disappointing, as I previously bought my dining room table from this shop and was hoping to find a piece or chairs to match. I won't be returning and recommend skipping this shop. There are many lovely shop owners with excellent taste in this complex who aren't terrible and rude.

Go-to store for vintage china, glassware and pottery…read more Kensington has a street dedicated to antique retailers, consignors and upcyclists which goes by "Kensington Antique Row." More information can be viewed at: kensingtonantiquerow.com.

Fun new kid on the block in the world if Moco thrifting. Owner was welcoming, and seemed like a…read morenice guy. Had some home decor, kitchenware, glassware, and interesting novelty items. For additional parking, drive past the store entrance on your left and there's a larger parking lot in the back.

Fascinating little store with a WIDE variety of stuff from over the decades. I vintage record…read moreplayers, grandfather clocks, and modern electronics all in the same space. Prices were good for what I got, though I can't speak to larger things like furniture. Staff was very nice.

I came by because I love the cause and wanted to support them. I mostly shop for clothes and they…read moredidn't have a huge selection here. They did have a massive glassware selection. They have changing rooms way in the back. Some categories I couldn't find all of the sizes, but for the most part the store was well organized and clean. I found some high quality items. I would recommend coming for housewares and not coming for clothes unless you really love the cause like me. :)

This thrift store supports animals, so I always prefer to donate to them, however, I had an…read moreunpleasant experience today when I dropped off a large donation. I brought nine trash bags plus three grocery bags, all stuffed with clothing to donate. As I was walking to the back of my car to retrieve the final bag, one of the employees working there on the receiving dock told me they really couldn't accept any more from me. I told her I had just one last bag. She looked at me disapprovingly and said they just didn't have room for all of this. I was dumbstruck. I responded that it would help if they accepted donations more frequently so they wouldn't be overloaded on the days they do accept and that she really shouldn't discourage people from bringing their donations or they won't have anything to sell in their shop. She again looked at me as if I had done something wrong and shook her head. I got in my car and drove off. I do not want to discourage the public from either donating to or shopping at Humane Together, but I think that whoever is in charge of donations for the organization needs to have a conversation with the folks who work on that dock and remind them that accepting donations, large or small, is the lifeblood of their store and they should certainly not be discouraging large donations!

This bookstore is awesome! When I went on a Friday afternoon recently, it was pretty calm and…read morequiet. Not too crowded which I liked as it can get pretty tight since there's many books and many shelves. Service was fine although I didn't really talk to many people while there (was more preoccupied with finding the books and checking them out). I'd say this place has great value as the books i got (3) were charged a total of just under $5. I can see why the staff put up flyers stating to be mindful with how many books the customers get as they're priced pretty low, allowing you to collect a decent amount. I'll definitely be back to check this place out again :)

Second Story Books is worth the drive or long Metro ride from Washington, D.C. Housed in a large…read morewarehouse within walking distance of the Twinbrook Metro station, Second Story Books houses over 500,000 used books on literally every topic. Want three aisles of kids books like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys? Go here. Need every book C.S. Lewis wrote? Stop by Second Story Books. After visiting nearby ZavaZone with our seven-year-old daughter, we stopped into Second Story for a few minutes, which easily turned into an hour. Every book is 50% off. We left with 15 books for just under $21. The books are well organized and maps help navigate visitors to each section, but know that the warehouse's narrow book aisles can get cramped. It adds to the appeal! There are even harder-to-find rooms with other items like posters for sale. They also sell CDs and DVDs. Staff are helpful. I lost my wallet and within an hour a staff member messaged me on Facebook letting me know they found it and it was safe at the checkout desk. If you have used books, Second Story Books buys them from people.