Shopping in Washington, DC

Washington DC is a shopper's paradise, offering almost every kind of shopping experience imaginable. From discount shops to designer boutiques and specialty shops, and from an outdoor outlet experience to indoor shopping malls, there is a shopping available for every taste and style in the Washington DC area.

At Arundel Mills Mall in nearby Hanover, you can shop at hundreds of your favorite stores in an indoor, climate-controlled mall setting. Just some of the shops you can find here are Bass Prop Shops Outdoor World and Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet. There are also plenty of dining options, including Joe's Crab Shack and Panda Express. After a great day of shopping, enjoy the latest Hollywood flick at the 24-screen theater with an IMAX theater. The Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets is a shopper's dream, with such stores at Ann Taylor Factory Store, Barney's New York Outlet, Crate and Barrel, and Williams Sonoma Outlet. Dining options include Sbarro's Pizza, Nathan's Famous, and Starbucks.

Ballston Common Mall in Arlington is popular with tourists and locals alike, filled with fashion stores, as well as specialty shops such as Cigars and Gifts, Art of Embroidery, and Radio Shack. Ballston Common Mall is a popular hangout as well, with a Regal Cinema on-site, as well as Bailey's Pub and Rock Bottom Brewery. Also in Arlington is the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. This popular shopping center is just minutes from downtown washington DC, and boasts such top stores as Macy's J. Crew, and the Ritz to name just a few. Restaurant run the gamut from fast food to upscale international cuisine.

Loudon County's largest shopping center is the Dulles Town center in Dulles. This expansive shopping center sits on 554 acres and includes a 14.4 million square feet of shopping space. Here, you can find Nordstrom, Lord and Taylor, Gap, and over 185 other shop, giving you a wide selection of shops to suit any interest and price point. Restaurants on-site range from the family-friendly Chuck E. Cheese to crowd-pleasers such as Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Cheesecake Factory, and Macaroni Grill.

For a more eclectic shopping experience, head to Crystal City Shops in Washington DC. This shopping center features Attic Treasure, Mad About Bears, The Metropolitan Art and Puppetry Store, as well as such mainstream shops as Washingtonian Shoes and the Dress Barn. Dining options are abundant, ranging from McDonald's to Sbarro and Yanni's Greek Express. You will have a great time shopping at the family owned and operated Notorious Boutique in Springfield. This popular retail store brings you name brand fashions as well as well as plus size merchandise. Sitting between the White House and the Capitol Building is the Old Post Office Pavilion. Originally built in 1899 as a US Post office, it is now a hot shopping center that features traditional mall shops as well as some local favorites in a uniquely trendy ambiance. As with other shopping centers, you can also find snacks and drinks here.

These and many other shops, boutiques, and shopping centers are waiting for you in the Washington DC area. Take a break from sightseeing on your trip and enjoy some good old-fashioned shopping therapy!