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
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. 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). 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. 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.
National Place
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 CenterGalleria at Tysons IIWatergate 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
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
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
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
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