If you love food, then DC is the perfect spot for you. We have great restaurants, farmers markets and grocery stores. You will never be limited for food options here in DC. If you’re not sure what type of food you want or you want a little bit of everything, there is a perfect marketplace for you in DC! Union Market in DC is the perfect marketplace for foodies.
Union Market is an incredible warehouse style market. It’s a center of culinary creativity and has been a part of DC culture for 200 years.
Union Market originally opened as Centre Market in 1871. It was located between the White House and the Capitol and was a thriving center of commerce. But it was torn down in 1931 so the city could build the National Archives.
The vendors moved themselves to an outdoor market called Union Terminal Market in 1931. In 1967, an indoor market was built and the revitalized Union Market thrives there today.
In addition to fresh foods for your meals, you can enjoy prepared foods at Union Market. Many of the food stalls will sell you hot and ready to eat meals like sandwiches, salads, tacos, BBQ, burgers and more.
Many of the food stalls have seating inside of them so you can eat your lunch or dinner right there. Or you can sit outside under the sunshine and enjoy your delicious meal.
Union Market is truly a place of connection, community and culinary expertise. It’s the perfect place to meet a friend, try a new food item or discover the next up and coming food trend. Just be prepared to spend a few hours wandering the stalls and definitely bring an appetite when you go!
Union Market is located at 1309 5th St NE. There is a parking lot across the street or you can take the Red Line to the NoMA-Galladet U stop. The market is open Tuesdays through Sundays.
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