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Buffalo Cigars

The third and newest location of this popular local chainlet opened on the 500 block of Main Street in 2019. Buffalo Cigars carries a gargantuan selection of over 50,000 cigars — everything from big names to up-and-coming brands to obscure imports — along with loose tobacco, pipes, and various smoking accessories. And don't be surprised if the friendly, chilled-out environment lures you to the cigar lounge at the back of the store: with comfy leather seating, big-screen TVs, free coffee and soda at the bar, and even personal humidor lockers (subject to availability; extra fees apply), it's a great spot to light up and take a load off.

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Address: 500 Main St.
Getting there: Metro Rail: Lafayette Square
Hours: Mon-Wed 10AM-8PM, Thu-Sat 10AM-10PM, Sun noon-6PM
Website: buffalocigars.com (opens in a new tab)

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