Washington DC Shopping

As with many large cities, the shopping experience here is varied and broad based, with great bargains to be found as well as the ultimate in high-end fashion and accessories. The shopping venues in the Mall and Capital Hill districts are some of the more unique in the country, examples include Union Station, The Old Post Office Pavilion and Shops at National Place as well as the many museum shops located throughout. Mega shopping malls and marketplaces like Westfield Montgomery in Bethesda, Maryland and Tysons Corner, Ballston Common Mall and Dulles Town Center in Virginia, are also so convenient for a days outing of great shopping.

Outlet & Bargain Shopping in The D.C. Area

For savings, choose from local outlets centers or weekend markets. Mega outlet shopping can be found nearby at Potomac Mills or the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets. On weekends, local bargain shoppers flock to the Eastern Market and the Georgetown Flea Market within D.C. for unique new and second-hand finds. Shoppers are bound to find a great bargain or special treasure in the D.C. areas vast retail paradise!

Ballston Common Mall

4238 Wilson Boulevard / phone: 703-243-8088
This is a 4-story mall just across the Potomac that has a variety of stores & restaurants along with a a Regal Cinemas 12 movie theater. Stores include: American Greetings, Bath & Body Works, CVS Pharmacy, GameStop, GNC Live Well, Island Jewelry, Lucaya, Macy's, New York Fashions, Underground Station, Radio Shack, Tilt, Victoria's Secret & Wet Seal. Eateries include: Bailey's Pub and Grill, Noodles & Company, Panera Bread, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery & Union Jack's British Pub.

Crystal City Shops

1608 Crystal Square Arcade / phone: 703-922-4636
Over 150 stores, shops and eateries are located at the Crystal City Shops, among the shops are: Bag-It, The Boeing Store, Crystal Boutique, Dress Barn, Garden Fantasy, Gina’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts, Kelly’s Men’s Wear, L.A. Moves, LuLu’s Hallmark, Radio Shack, Richard Carroll Jewelers, Shoes By Lara, Time Zone & Washingtonian Men's Wear. Eateries include: Bailey’s Pub & Grille, Jaleo Spanish Tapas & Bar, King Street Blues, Morton's, Neramitra Thai, Ruth’s Chris Steak House & Ted’s Montana Grill.

Dulles Town Center

21100 Dulles Town Circle / phone: 703-404-7120
Located a few miles north of the airport, Dulles Town Center is an enclosed suburban mall with the following majors: Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney, Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, Nordstrom & Sears. Other tenants include: Aeropostale, Brookstone, Caché, The Cheesecake Factory, The Disney Store, Havertys, Old Navy, Pacific Sunwear, Strasburg Children & Victoria’s Secret. Eateries include: Benihana,The Cheesecake Factory, LongHorn Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Red Robin & RP Roman ’s Macaroni Grill.

Eastern Market

7th and C Street S.E. / phone: 202-544-0083
One of the last public markets in DC, the Eastern Market was was severely damaged by fire in April 2007 and was rebuilt, reopening in 2009. Daily Farmers Market offers fresh produce, flowers, delicatessen, baked goods, meat, fish, poultry, cheese and dairy products. The popular Market Lunch is known for its crab cakes and blueberry pancakes. / Open Tuesday through Sunday / Weekend Flea and Arts & Crafts Markets

Fashion Centre at Pentagon City

1100 S Hayes Street / phone: 703-415-2400
Over 170 stores & restaurants are located at the Fashion Center, all within moments from the nation’s capital via the Washington DC Metro. Majors include: Macy’s, Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Apple, Armani Exchange, Bailey Banks & Biddle, Banana Republic, BCBG, bebe, Club Monaco, Coach, Cole Haan, Guess, J. Crew, J.Jill, Kenneth Cole, Movado, Sephora, Starbucks, Sony Style, Steve Madden, Swarovski Crystal Gallery, Tourneau, Talbots and Victoria’s Secret.

Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets

Intersection of Routes 7 & 15 / phone: 703-737-3071
Over 110 up-scale outlets offering great prices for bargain shoppers. Stores Include: Bose, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Chico’s, Coach, Cole Haan, Crate and Barrel, Ecco, Eddie Bauer, Harry & David, Izod, J.Crew, Jones New York, Kasper, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, Liz Claiborne, Nautica, Nike, Nine West, Off 5th-Saks Fifth Ave Outlet, Pottery Barn Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Reed & Barton, Restoration Hardware, Seiko, Washington Redskins Official Store Outlet, William-Sonoma Outlet and Yankee Candle.

Mazza Gallerie

5300 Wisconsin Avenue NW / phone: 202-966-6114
Located right over the Metro's Red Line at Friendship Heights, Mazza Gallerie offers up-scale shopping and AMC movie theatres. Stores include: Ann Taylor, Chas Schwartz & Son, Corby Collection, Emissary, Filene's Basement, Foot Locker, FYE, Heritage, Krön Chocolatier, Lua Cheia, Mimi Maternity®, Neiman Marcus, Oriental Decor, Pampillonia Jewelers, Papeluna, Saks Fifth Avenue Men’s Store, Tabandeh, TW Luggage & Leather and Williams-Sonoma. Eateries include the Mazza Café, McDonalds and Subway.

Old Post Office Pavilion and Tower

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW / phone: 202-289-4224
Located mid-way between the Capitol and the White House, this 1899 Romanesque Revival structure is also a tourist attraction with it's handsome clock tower. The range of shopping includes souvenirs, jewelry stores, accessories, electronics, salon services, various tour services, and as might be expected, stamps and postcards. The place is also convenient for a bite to eat with eateries offering pizza, sushi, burritos, as well as Bistro and Cafe fare.

Potomac Mills Mall

2700 Potomac Mills Circle / phone: 703-496-9355
Famous as a bargain hunter’s mecca Potomac Mills features over 200 of the best names in retail. Majors and discounters include: Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet OFF 5TH, Nordstrom Rack, XXI Forever, COSTCO, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, IKEA, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Banana Republic Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Movado Company Store, Nautica Factory Store, TJMaxx and Ann Taylor Factory Store. The mall also features AMC 18 Theatres and over 25 eateries.

The Shops at 2000 Penn

2000 Pennsylvania Avevue N.W / phone: 202-452-0924
Located a few blocks northwest of the White House, The Shops at 2000 Penn is a neighborhood center with a authentic row facade that fits the historic feel of DC. A CVS Pharmacy, Expressions fashions, florist, jewelers and several fine restaurants including Bertucci's, Johnny Rockets, Kinkead's & Vaccaro's Italian are located here.

The Shops at Georgetown Park

3222 M Street N.W. / phone: 202-298-5577
With part of the complex built in an old tobacco warehouse & stables, this shopping area exudes charm & neighborhood character. Stores include: Affairs, Anthropologie, Dean & DeLuca, Fire & Ice, Green Space, Intermix, J. Crew, Le Pecari Leather, Moda Nova, New York New York, Sisley & Victoria's Secret. Eateries include: A Little Bit of Buffalo, Café Europe, Clyde's of Georgetown, Georgetown Deli & Seven Brothers Subs.

The Shops at National Place

529 14th Street NW / phone: 202-662-1250
Look for exciting shopping including Filene’s, Bandolino, Simply Wireless and White House Gift Shop. One level is devoted entirely to food stands. It's mainly youth-oriented (this is a good place to drop off teenagers weary of the Smithsonian and more in the mood to buy T-shirts), but Perfumania and clothing stores such as Casual Corner and August Max have branches here, too.

Tysons Corner Center

1961 Chain Bridge Road / phone: 703-893-9400
Tysons Corner is a mega-shopping area with over 300 stores & restaurants with shopping discoveries for everyone. Majors include: Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s & Nordstrom. Other stores include: A/X Armani Exchange, Apple Store, Aveda, Banana Republic, Bare Escentuals, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, Crate & Barrel, Kenneth Cole, Movado, Papyrus, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Sony Style, Talbots, The North Face, Urban Outfitters, Vera Bradley, White House - Black Market & Williams-Sonoma

Tysons Galleria

2001 International Drive / phone: 703-827-7700
Majors here in this up-scale shopping area include: Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue & Neiman Marcus. Other tenants of note include: Anthropologie, A Pea in the Pod, Bose, Burberry, Cartier, Cole-Haan, Ermenegildo Zegna, J. Crew, Betsey Johnson, Eileen Fisher, Hugo Boss, Montblanc, Nicole Miller, Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Stuart Weitzman, Versace & Williams-Sonoma. Eateries include: Legal Sea Foods of Boston, The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s & the Entyse Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton.

Union Station

50 Massachusetts Avenue N.E. / phone: 202-523-2057
A "port" of entry for commuters and travelers by rail, the amazing Union Station is the first glimpse some visitors get of Washington and it is an amazing space. With 130 shops in two concourse levels it is a shoppers venue as well, including the convenience stops for travelers. But there is so much more, with specialty boutiques, gifts, fashion shops and a full cineplex, plus restaurants and cafes offering fast food as well as superb dining opportunities.

Westfield Montgomery

7101 Democracy Boulevard / phone: 301-469-6000
Located just off the Beltway in Bethesda, this two story mall has over 200 shops and restaurants. A true one-stop shopping destination, shoppers are bound to find what they are looking for. Majors include: Nordstrom, Macy’s and Sears, plus Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic, Coach, Crate & Barrel, Eileen Fisher, Gap, Godiva, L’Occitane, Papyrus, Rosetta Stone, United Colors of Benetton, Wentworth Gallery & Yankee Candle. Eateries include: California Pizza Kitchen, Legal Sea Foods & Qdoba Mexican Grill