Best Shopping in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland

Discover some of the best places to shop in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Luxury Shopping

High-end retail therapy is a favourite pastime in American’s Capital Region.

Washington, DC

CityCenterDC spans several blocks in DC's city centre and is home to top names in fashion. Expect the likes of Bulgari, Burberry, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. and others.

For an ultra-luxe experience, enlist the help of a personal stylist. DC resident fashion experts — such as Wandering Parisian and Naina Singla — provide services that can help you update your look and find the best the nation’s capital has to offer.

Maryland, USA

Take a 15-minute water taxi ride from Washington, DC to Tanger in National Harbor, Maryland; here you can indulge in designs from Michael Kors, Coach, Pandora, Polo Ralph Lauren and Swarovski. The Doll House Boutique, set in Baltimore's charming Mount Vernon neighbourhood, is known for their distinctive fashions and accessories.

Reserve time with expert stylists like StyledByKemi and GetDressedGo for expert assistance in curating your collection. (Tip: GetDressedGo offers styling in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC.)

Virginia, USA

Pop in and out of consignment shops in Alexandria, Virginia to find vintage Chanel, Ungaro, Hermès and Gucci. For modern-day luxe, head to the Tysons Corner district — it’s known as the “Rodeo Drive of the East Coast” due to the numerous high-end shops at Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria. Browse fashions from major labels such as Coach, Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Versace.

Take your shopping experience to the next level with the help of some of Virginia’s most stylish professionals: Emmaline’s Personal Styling and Neechic are just two of many highly rated personal stylists in the state.

Outlet Malls & Unique Boutiques

With multiple premium outlet malls, dozens of shopping centres and districts, and hundreds of local boutiques, you’ll want to bring an extra suitcase.

Washington, DC

DC’s many neighbourhoods have personalities of their own, and that’s easy to see in their varying selections of shops and markets. Located on Capitol Hill, The Flea Market at Eastern Market is one of the city’s liveliest open-air weekend arts and crafts markets and hosts numerous local food purveyors. In Union Station, DC’s beautiful Beaux-Arts train station, shop for chocolates, clothing, books and souvenirs.

Dupont Circle is an eclectic, cosmopolitan neighbourhood that’s home to trendy galleries, used bookshops and national retail outlets. Pick up a new read and have a cocktail at Kramers or work with designers to craft custom jewellery at the Tiny Jewel Box.

Uncover eclectic treasures throughout the Penn Quarter & China Town neighbourhoods in the heart of Washington, DC. Home to numerous museum gift shops, the area also boasts many delightful family-owned shops selling home-made noodles, dumplings and other traditional Asian fare.

The city’s 14th Street NW has a reputation for posh shops and classy eateries alike. Pick up gifts and cute kitchen décor at Salt & Sundry or accessories at lou lou boutique before grabbing pastelitos (sweet or savoury Caribbean pastries) at Colada Shop or dining on French-inspired cuisine at Bresca.

Maryland, USA

Value and outlet shopping opportunities abound across Maryland. Arundel Mills, between Baltimore and Annapolis, hosts 200-plus stores that feature outlet, discount and speciality retailers, Maryland Live! Casino and various entertainment options — like Medieval Times, where you dine while knights on horseback joust.

Queenstown Premium Outlets (on the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay) and Hagerstown Premium Outlets (in Maryland’s northwest) showcase designer-label outlet stores such as Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors and Kate Spade New York.

In the city centre of Frederick, peruse more than 50 blocks of fashion boutiques, artist galleries and other speciality shops in a walkable historic district. Antique Row in Baltimore is brimming with ceramics, books, clocks, silver, fine art and more.

The cities of Laurel, Emmitsburg, Bowie, New Market and Kensington are known for being Maryland antique hot spots. And in Savage Mill, shop for clothes, antiques and arts in a historical riverside textile mill.

For souvenirs, Local by Design in Annapolis offers one-of-a-kind treasures crafted by area artists. And if you pop into a local grocery shop, make sure to stock up on Maryland’s iconic Old Bay seasoning, which tastes delicious on everything from seafood to jacket potatoes.

Virginia, USA

Virginia boasts outlets such as Williamsburg Premium Outlets (near the region’s Historic Triangle), Potomac Mills Mall in Woodbridge and Leesburg Premium Outlets (near Dulles International Airport) whose numbers total hundreds of shops including Adidas, Converse, Coach, J.Crew, Tommy Hilfiger and Swarovski. Close to Washington, DC, Arlington, Virginia offers a plethora of shopping options at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City and Ballston Quarter, both accessible via DC’s Metrorail.

Just a few streets from the ocean in Virginia Beach, the ViBe Creative District is a hub of artists selling their creations amid a vibrant world of colourful murals and public art. Weave through artist galleries, boutiques, souvenir shops, local restaurants and surf shops.

Richmond’s Carytown is a self-proclaimed “Mile of Style,” where you can treat yourself to everything from boutique styles and books to fine stationary. And Charlottesville’s Historic Downtown Mall is a pedestrian shopping haven with nearly 150 shops and restaurants in charming historical buildings.

Historically inspired housewares await in Williamsburg. In Merchants Square, you can find shiny Jefferson cups at Danforth Pewter or browse the shops for everything from magnets and T-shirts to old-fashioned soaps and candles.

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