Your guide to the most frequented shopping districts in DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Find great gift ideas or a fresh new look for your home, your sweetheart or yourself in and around DC. No matter where you are in the city, you've got options. Indie storefronts populate some of the hot places to see and be seen, like 14th Street. Live out a Georgetown fantasy and browse its one-of-a-kind boutiques and design stores. Sift through the racks of some of the globe’s most highly regarded brands at CityCenterDC and Tysons Corner Center. And if you’re looking for a trusty national retailer, you’ll find those sprinkled about, too.
Read on for the complete breakdown of DC's shopping districts. For more, check out our guides to independent shops and only-in-DC museum gift shops.
Georgetown
Serious shoppers are all-too familiar with this established shopping hub, which features a little bit of everything, from indie specialty shops, home design and high-end boutiques to national and international retail.
Scout out new accessories from and , or splurge on a bona fide new look from fashionista-approved brands like , and . Check out the latest loungewear and shapewear from at the first brick-and-mortar for Kim Kardashian's brand.
For more casual shopping, consider for consignment scores, plus a stable of national retailers like , and . Stay up-to-date on the trends at , and , or browse athleisure at , and .
Discoveries abound in the area known as , located along Wisconsin Avenue at P Street headed north; here, find antique shops, funky boutiques and specialty stores, and a large concentration of art galleries.
serves as the city’s unofficial home design shopping capital, with more than 20 boutiques. And the area's dining outposts should not be missed.
Downtown DC
Head to the heart of Downtown for its shopping sensation, CityCenterDC, bustling with 10-acres of shops, cafes, restaurants and public space. Satisfy designer tastes at , , and . Specialty stores include Jo Malone London for high-end fragrances, and for quality tote bags, and for fine jewelry and for outdoor gear. After a day spent shopping, retire to one of the nearby dining outposts, such as or Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse. Read our full guide.
On and around F Street, stop by department store and then check out noted retailers like , and .
U Street/14th Street
Spruce up your space after a trip along U Street and 14th Street. Discover home goods from local fave (also at Union Market), funky furniture at and plants galore at . You can and scout out modern home design at .
Break from shopping madness with a hometown half-smoke from Ben's Chili Bowl and then continue to shop on at , a regional chain of boutiques founded in Middleburg, Va. that specializes in unique, affordable accessories (think: jewelry, clutches and sunglasses).
Dupont Circle
A variety of shops complement the Connecticut Avenue strip. Women can shop consignment steals at . South of the Circle, men can hone their look with classic fashions from and pick out the perfect pair of Oxfords to complement that new look by stopping by , just a block away. For accessories, is your Dupont go-to for vintage jewelry.
Bookworms can browse , while comic fans should stop by . As the only boutique duty-free store in the DC area servicing the diplomatic community, Diplomatic Duty-Free Shop is a prime shopping destination for cosmetics, fragrances, jewelry, watches and more.
Adams Morgan
Adams Morgan is much more than a neighborhood with a crowded nightlife scene. You’ll find historic row houses around 18th Street, as well as a variety of independently owned stores. DC's longest-running vintage store showcases funky, party pieces. Peruse antique houseware at , which offers a hodgepodge of creative accoutrements to style any abode or apartment. ’s DC-themed gifts and accessories are sure to please, while ' vast collection of used, rare and out-of-print books is a great spot for a post-dinner browse.
The Wharf
The District's revitalized waterfront neighborhood is a bursting hub for nightlife, dining and retail. There you'll find local favorites , an independent bookstore, and , which features wearables, wares and more from DC's community of creators. is a jewelry and gift shop chock-full of quirky and trendy selections. Discover upscale home goods, luxury linens and unique furniture at .
Chevy Chase & Friendship Heights
Feast on high-end designer fashions in this quaint neighborhood straddling the line between Upper Northwest and Maryland. The shopping area here straddles the border between DC and Maryland’s Friendship Heights and Chevy Chase neighborhoods. As far as shopping destinations go, this area is reputable for its high-end malls connected by an underground walkway to the Friendship Heights Metro station.
Upscale department store takes up residence inside . The mall’s other highlights include , and .
Extending one block long, features and . Dotting Wisconsin Avenue between the malls you’ll find and , plus a for when you get hungry.
Tysons Corner
A favorite for the international shopping set, who are known to pack extra suitcases to load up, Tysons includes not one, but two retail campuses specializing in high-end brands in Northern Virginia.
Take Metro’s Silver Line to the retail mecca located in McLean, Va., and browse through goods from more than 300 shops at Tysons Corner Center, including brands like Michael Kors, Nordstrom, Express, Pottery Barn and Uniqlo. Cross the eight-lane street and you’ll find the luxury store-filled , which boasts notables like Prada, Chanel, Dior, Neiman Marcus, and Yves St Laurent.
National Harbor
Close to 라이브카지노, DC and Alexandria, Va. this waterfront resort in Maryland offers hotels, restaurants, shopping and unique attractions. Here you’ll find dozens of shops, including boutiques and specialty stores like Faith2Felicity’s , featuring crystal jewelry, and , offering a collection of clothing and accessories made in Africa. Nearby, shop the Tanger Outlets at National Harbor for deals at more than 85 premium, brand name stores including Converse, Loft, Nike, Pandora and UGG.
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