From luxury boutique shops to bargain stores, everybody has something to take home from DC. Your DC visit is not complete without exploring the city's fabulous spectrum of shopping centers. While waiting for your next train in the Union Station, meander around and browse for something unique or stop at Kramebooks, a bookstore cum cafe cum bar, or for some seriously high end options, swing by Tysons Corner Center. Make sure you have saved up enough for an exquisite shopping experience in DC.
Image via https://goo.gl/maps/x7GKWPyrHe72Union Station
Doesn't it sound interesting to shop in a train station? Visit the Union Station and you'll come to know what's all the hype about. With more than 100 specialty shops, an outdoor market, restaurants and a 9-screen movie theater - this is a venue you ought to visit for shopping and entertainment while you're in DC.
Address: 50 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-289-1908
www.unionstationdc.comHours: Shops - From10am-9pm (Mon-Sat ) and Sun noon-6pm
CityCenterDC
CityCenterDC is the premium hub of international luxury brands. Your high end shopping desire is well fed here in this 10 acre complex, featuring plush shops, like kate spade new York,, Zadig & Voltaire, Burberry, Allen Edmonds, BOSS and Loro Piana and so forth. Pair up your luxury shopping with fine dining experience in one of its fine restaurants.
Address: 825 10th St. NW, Washington, DC
Phone: 202-289-9000
National Harbor Shopping
A load of shopping and entertainment are what define National Harbor Shopping. With over 150 specialty shops and notable brand name stores - it's not easy to resist the shopping temptation. You will have a truly unique experience, shopping and strolling beside the scenic Potomac River. When done with the shopping expedition, enjoy a ride on the Capital wheel and fuel up in one of its many restaurants.
Address: 165 Waterfront St, National Harbor, MD 20745
Phone: (301) 203-4170
www.nationalharbor.com
Tysons Corner Center
It is worth a few miles drive outside Washington DC to visit Tysons Corner Center - regarded as one of the country's best shopping mall. The huge complex encompasses more than 300 shops, a food court to sit down for a yummy meal, kid's play area and end your shopping spree with a movie at the 16-screen IMAX 3D AMC Theatre. Signature stores here, include Nordstrom, Michael Kors, Bloomingdale's, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Lord & Taylor and Brooks Brothers.
Address: 1961 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22102
Phone: 703-893-9400
Hours: Mon-Sat from10am to :30pm; Sun 11am-7pm
Eastern Market
A lively place that will cater to your grocery, crafts, home good needs and also tame your hunger with many delicious snacks. From fresh produce to quick bite, the market is a fond shopping spot for locals and visitors alike. Make sure to visit the farmer's market set up on weekends, to grasp the freshest vegetables, fruits and flowers.
Address:225 Street 7 SE, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-543-7293
www.easternmarket.netHours:
South Hall Merchants- Open 7am-7pm (Tue-Fri); Sat 7am-6pm; Sun-9am-5pm Flea Market - 9am-6pm (Sat-Sun)
Arts & Crafts Market - 9am-6pm (Sat-Sun)
Farmers' Line - 7am-4pm (Sat-Sun)
Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe & Grill
Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe & Grill gives a whole new definition to shopping. Generally, clothes, shoes, accessories and home good needs are the things that spring in mind when we think of shopping. But you will realize how book shopping or browsing give simple pleasure via this old fashioned bookstore. From mainstream bestsellers to rare collections - this is a true haven for book lovers. Magnify your book shopping experience with some nibbles in its onsite cafe.
Address: 1517 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-387-1400
www.kramers.comHours: Sun-Thu 7:30am-1am; Fri-Sat Open 24 Hours
Fashion Center at Pentagon City
Fashinistas ought to visit the over 170 stores dotted indoor shopping center, Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. If you don't want to indulge in serious shopping, this venue is amusing enough just to meander and browse the boutique shops, like Macy's, Banana Republic, Abercrombie & Fitch, Carol's Daughter, Hugo Boss, Guess, Aveda and Sephora.
Address: 1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703-415-2400
www.simon.comHours: 10am-9:30pm (Mon-Sat ), Sun 11am-6pm
Mazza Gallerie
Mazza Gallerie will offer you an elite shopping experience. This venue houses selected 18 high-end stores and caters to especially grown ups or, perhaps serious shoppers looking for top brand names, such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue Men's Store, Chas Schwartz & Son, Williams-Sonoma, Oriental Decor, Ann Taylor and Kron Chocolatier. Do not expect a food court or playground in the vicinity. For an incredible meal, you must visit the Range, across the street from the center.
Address: 5300 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
Phone: 202-966-6114
Hours: From 10am-8pm 9Mon-Fri ); 10am-7pm ( Sat ); and Sun Noon-6pm
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