Right outside washington DC. There werea few gay/drag bars there back in the day in SE DC around 9th st and Pennsylvania. Back when I was a young thing, Dupont circle was a really trashy hooker hangout. The type where a disinfectant was needed after simply driving through.

Since so many congressional members have huidden lives, you might just run acrioss a senator or rep with a penchant for buff bods and sparkly jewelry and pantyhose. We did.

Much of the surronding area has great shopping and many are TG friendly.
My first purchase was made at an upscale store at the district line called Woodward and Lothrop. I am not sure if it is still around, but when I started buying peignoirs, they went all out to order me some of the best.

Bethesda still has fantastic shopping and restaurants are abundant.