Best Shopping in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland
When it comes to retail therapy, we've got you covered. Find the top places to shop in America's Capital Region.
Famous brand names, designer boutiques, iconic department stores, outlet malls with incredible values and one-of-a-kind speciality shops make this area of Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland a shopper’s dream destination. We've highlighted a few hot spots below, but be sure to check out our Shopping page for even more ideas!
Luxury Shopping
High-end retail therapy is a favourite pastime of Capital Region residents. CityCenterDC is a shopping and dining haute-spot, with stores such as Burberry and Louis Vuitton and restaurants like Momofuku CCDC and Milk Bar in Washington, DC. The glittering, three-storey Tysons Galleria offers more than 100 splurge-worthy shops and a Ritz-Carlton Spa in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Explore an ever-expanding collection of fashion and lifestyle brands, from Lilly Pulitzer to Williams-Sonoma, at Bethesda Row in Bethesda, Maryland.
Outlet Malls
Bring an extra suitcase: The Capital Region’s outlet malls offer huge bargains on designer and name-brand goods. Located in Hanover, Arundel Mills is Maryland’s largest mall, home to more than 200 stores and entertainment venues like Live! Casino & Hotel, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament and Dave & Buster’s. Find more discounted labels — ranging from Banana Republic to Michael Kors to Under Armour — at Tanger Outlets National Harbor just south of Washington, DC and at Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets in Leesburg, Virginia.
Unique Boutiques
The Washington, DC neighbourhood of Georgetown is steeped in style, especially Cady’s Alley and the fashionable crossroads of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue, which teem with indie boutiques. Eclectic shops line Maryland’s Main Street communities, including Frederick, Westminster and Cambridge. More unique boutiques can be found in the Virginia neighbourhoods of Old Town Alexandria, the Mosaic District in Fairfax and Richmond’s trendy Carytown district.
Shopping Malls
From high-end to budget-friendly, there’s something for everyone at the Capital Region’s many malls. Hop on the Metro to reach Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, a three-storey shopping mecca set directly across the Potomac from Washington, DC in Arlington, Virginia. Norfolk, Virginia’s MacArthur Center is one of the largest malls in the bustling Hampton Roads region. And just north of Baltimore, The Mall in Columbia is well-stocked with stylish clothing, chic accessories, home décor and more.
One-Of-A-Kind Souvenirs
Ready to hunt for treasure? Discover only-in-Maryland gifts — think silver crab pendants, antique ship lanterns and totes made from recycled sails — in the quaint city centre of Annapolis. Shop Made in DC has three locations (Dupont Circle, Georgetown and The Wharf) dedicated solely to selling products made in DC including art, apparel, jewellery, décor and more. Virginia’s more than 30 Artisan Trails offer up unique gifts from local craftspeople. In Roanoke, explore the marketplace at Black Dog Salvage, featured on the popular television show “Salvage Dawgs.”
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