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Eastern Market, Washington DC

Eastern Market, Washington DC
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Eastern Market is an indoor public market, open Tuesday through Sunday, with stalls for produce, meat, cheese and baked goods. Outdoor vendors add farmers market and craft stalls, especially on weekends. It sits among shops and restaurants on Capitol Hill.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 3 of Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York in 14 Days

Visiting Eastern Market, Washington DC: what to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Weekends for the farmers market
Getting there
Eastern Market Metro station on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines

Washington DC itineraries with Eastern Market, Washington DC

Day 3 of Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York in 14 Days

Capitol Hill

How Eastern Market, Washington DC fits into a day.
  1. 9:00United States CapitolWashington DC
  2. 11:00Library of CongressWashington DC
  3. 12:30Supreme Court of the United StatesWashington DC
  4. 15:00Eastern MarketWashington DC
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Eastern Market, Washington DC FAQs

What are the hours at Eastern Market?

The indoor market is open Tuesday through Sunday and closed Mondays. Exact hours vary by stall.

Is there a farmers market at Eastern Market?

Yes. Farmers and craft vendors set up outdoors, busiest on weekends.

Can you eat at Eastern Market?

Several stalls sell prepared food for on-site consumption.

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