GW Today’s 2025 Last-Minute Gift Guide

The holidays are approaching fast-some are already underway. Fortunately for procrastinators and perfectionists still holding out for the right gift, there are plenty of last-minute options around Foggy Bottom for everyone on your list.

GW Campus Store
2125 I St., NW
$5 and up

GW and D.C. swag crowds the aisles at George Washington University's state-of-the-art Campus Store, which offers a range of gifts from mugs, pajamas and hoodies to top-of-the-line electronics, athleisure, beauty and self-care, kitchen gear and more. Proud relatives may want a GW-branded ornament, while teen siblings will appreciate a new pair of headphones. The store also features a round-up of bestselling books and kid-friendly goods.

Artisans Gallery at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum
701 21st St., NW
$10 and up

The Artisans Gallery is more than a gift shop: It's an educational gallery where visitors can purchase and learn about handmade textiles from traditions around the world. The gallery's gorgeous home goods, clothing, accessories and other gifts are fair trade, sustainable, handmade and culturally authentic.

Western Market
2000 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
$5 and up

Everyone likes food. If your giftee lives on campus, they can probably find a cuisine to suit them at Western Market, which now offers gift cards redeemable at most or all of the food hall's dozens of vendors.

White House History Shop
1700 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Open Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$5 and up

The White House Historical Association's official retail outlet is just a few blocks from campus and is a one-stop shop for history buffs and political junkies. Of particular interest to collectors are the annual ornaments, which each year are designed to honor either an individual president or a significant White House anniversary.

Georgetown

A 10-minute bus ride from both Foggy Bottom and the Vern, window-shopping in D.C.'s toniest neighborhood is practically a holiday must. Reliable chains offer plenty of options, but for unique options at a range of price points, it's hard to beat Made In D.C. (1304 Wisconsin Ave., NW), a showcase of work by local jewelers, ceramicists, beauty gurus, painters, candlemakers and chefs. Options range from stylish homeware to eye-catching jewelry, adorable baby gifts, DIY kits for curious makers and much more.