Washington, D.C.’s Top 10 : Shopping Areas

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  1. The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City

    The
    local cliché is that this expansive mall has become the new downtown
    shopping area, even though it is not in the city center. But it is less
    than 10 minutes away by metro, and there is a train stop right in the
    mall. Nordstrom and Macy’s are the anchors here, but there are over 170
    other establishments, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana
    Republic, and Joseph A. Banks. A food court, spa, and restaurants
    complete the attractions.

    • 1100 S Hayes St

    • Dis. access

  2. Shops at Georgetown Park

    This
    wonderfully restored building – a former stable, power generation
    plant, and repair shop for streetcars – is worth seeing in itself. It is
    extraordinarily airy and quiet for a mall. There are high-quality
    fashions, art, home furnishings, jewelry, and kitchenware. The food
    court is small but pleasant.

    • 3222 M St, NW

    • Dis. access

  3. Friendship Heights

    This
    area in the far northwest of the city is home to some of the most
    elegant and exclusive retail outlets in the city. Mazza Gallerie is a
    small, upscale mall at 5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW. Kron Chocolatier
    is here, along with Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue Men’s Store, and
    Williams-Sonoma Grande Cuisine. Other stores on Wisconsin Avenue include
    Tiffany & Co (No. 5500), St- Laurent Rive Gauche (No. 5516), and
    Cartier (No.5454).

  4. Potomac Mills Mall

    This
    is among the best-known discount outlet malls on the East Coast and one
    of the largest in the world. Over 220 stores have discounts up to 70
    percent off suggested retail prices. Their own in-mall TV station
    broadcasts special deals and newly available products. A shuttle bus
    runs from a number of stops in the metropolitan area.

    • 2700 Potomac Mills Circle 307, Woodbridge, VA

    • Dis. access

  5. The Shops at National Place

    This
    mall is worth a visit even for nonshoppers. The architecture in the
    four-story space is inspired, and there are quiet areas to have a
    coffee. The shops are mainly boutiques and small emporiums.

    • 529 14th St or 1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

    • Dis. access




    National Place

  6. Tysons Corner Center and Galleria at Tysons II

    This
    huge shopping complex has many anchor stores – Nordstrom,
    Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s, and Neiman
    Marcus. Two separate malls are separated by Chain Bridge Road. There’s
    plenty of parking, and some hotels run shuttle buses.

    Tysons Corner Center

    • 1961 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA

    Galleria at Tysons II

    • 2001 International Drive, McLean, VA

    • Dis. access

  7. Watergate Mall

    This
    small shopping area includes St-Laurent Rive Gauche, Valentino, and
    Saks Jandel. The wares are expensive, but fashion seekers sometimes find
    sales bargains.

    • 2650 Virginia Ave, NW

    • Dis. access

  8. Georgetown

    Probably
    the most famous shopping area in the city, partly because of the
    hundreds of shops but also for the pervasive sense of style. Fashion
    shops are especially numerous, but antiques, art, books, records,
    electronics, wine, and other products are found here. The main area is
    between K and T and 27th and 38th streets, NW, especially on Wisconsin
    Avenue, NW, and M Street, NW.




    Georgetown shops

  9. Old Post Office Pavilion

    Centrally
    located in Washington’s first skyscaper, this small downtown indoor
    mall has a number of boutiques and specialty stores selling gifts,
    collectibles, leather items, video products, and stationery and cards.
    The food court on the lower level is extremely popular.




    Old Post Office Pavilion

  10. Eastern Market

    The
    market is an appetizing source of picnic provisions on weekdays and a
    carnival of arts and crafts vendors on weekends. The big Eastern Market
    Flea Market is across 7th Street, SE, on Saturdays. Several shops –
    notably a vintage clothing store and an antiques dealer – and cafés are
    located on the same block. On the Eastern Market side of the street
    (west side) between the market and Pennsylvania Avenue, SE are shops
    selling toys and children’s items, books, art and prints, and goods from
    Asia and South America . The market was damaged by fire in April 2007, but still trades.




    Eastern Market