Washington DC Shopping

Beyond allure of historic monuments, the nation's capital of Washington D.C. also provides extensive shopping opportunity at boutiques, antique shops, outdoor markets, and outlet malls, often just minutes from seats of power. Malls and other shops await in suburban Maryland, many accessed by the Metro. Across the Potomac River, shopping abounds in Virginia's Alexandria, Arlington, and elsewhere. Historic Union Station provides more than 100 places to eat, drink, and shop. Assorted museums also provide a treasure trove of shopping opportunity, with the Smithsonian gift shop stocking modern art to freeze dried ice cream. Virginia shopping includes the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets, Tysons Corner Center (ranked among the largest shopping malls in the U.S.), Crystal City Shops, Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, and America!, a premier source for quality American and Washington, D.C. themed gifts.