We are taking a family trip to Washington DC next week but we will only be there from Monday to Friday. I know the Eastern Market is pretty packed on the weekends and sometimes has live music and entertainment, but what’s it like during the weekdays? Do you recommend it as a place to visit? Also, if you have any other tips on what to check out while in DC please let me know. Thanks =)
Oh haha I wasn’t worried about the crowds, I was just wondering if there was enough going on there during weekdays to make it a good place to visit. Thanks so much for your tips lilreadhead. The Spy Museum is definitely on our to do list.

The market itself is open Tuesday to Sunday – but will just be a market during the weeks. The open air farmers market and the arts and crafts festival as well as the live music and entertainment won’t be there on weekdays. Unless you are shopping, I am not sure it is a tourist destination on weekdays. You might go there if you have an all day train pass, just to see the building, which is historic, but closed off due to a fire, and to get some picnic-type food for a lunch on the mall.

As far as other tips, I have hundreds. Can you give us a better idea of your interests? Or look at my blog page below.