Description:
This 37-year-old independent, quality bookstore chain tends toward literary tomes rather than the trashy stuff, and employs helpful staff who know what they're talking about and will order books they don't have in stock. Some discounts are given on books, tapes, and CDs, and their regular prices are pretty good, too.
In the suburbs are four other Olsson's: in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, at 106 S. Union St. (tel. 703/684-0077); in Arlington, Virginia, at 2111 Wilson Blvd. (tel. 703/525-4227) and at 2200-G Crystal Dr. (tel. 703/413-8121); and at National Airport (tel. 703/417-1087). The stores on 7th Street and in Alexandria each have a creditable cafe, known for its loungy atmosphere, made-in-house selections, and artistic crowd.
- © Frommer's 2012
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 202-785-1133
Address:
- 1307 19th St. NW
- Washington, DC 20036
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