Ballston Common
4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203 703-243-8088

Description: ARLINGTON. This modern mall is a great place to find a broad range of items, and you could easily spend a day here. With chains Bath & Body Works and Macy's, as well as numerous specialty shops, you can find everything from clothes and shoes to furniture and electronics. Stop at the food court to refuel, and end your day at the six-screen movie theater.
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Crystal City Shops
1608 Crystal Square Arcade, Arlington, VA 22202 703-892-4680

Description: CRYSTAL CITY. This huge shopping emporium is one of Crystal City's top attractions. Clothing boutiques, sporting goods stores, art galleries, excellent restaurants, hair salons, and gift shops of all kinds, make this shopping center feel like an entire village hidden beneath the city. More than 130 shops are laid out along attractively landscaped underground walkway.
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Eastern Market
225 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20009 202-543-7293

Description: CAPITOL HILL. Since 1873, this market has provided DC residents with produce, meat, bread and other necessary goods. A neighborhood institution, the covered brick structure is only seven blocks from the Capitol, so it's an easy diversion while you're sightseeing. On weekends, vendors pitch everything from crafts to Christmas ornaments to clothes and antiques. The place is not only a tribute to DC's heritage, but a great stop-off for a quick bite or a souvenir. METRO: Eastern Market
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Fair Oaks Mall
11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033 703-359-8300

Description: FAIRFAX. Not the largest shopping center in the area, but certainly one of the most pleasant, Fair Oaks has modernized and expanded to suit the tastes of today's discriminating shoppers. Anchor stores include Macy's, JC Penney, Sears and Lord & Taylor. The specialty shops offer something of interest to every age and style, with top-quality shops like Ann Taylor, Pottery Barn, Talbots, H&M, Coach, Apple, Sephora and Harry & David. Great restaurants, plenty of convenient parking, and a nearby Metro stop make this a convenient stop for travelers.
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Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202 703-415-2400

Description: ARLINGTON. This is Arlington's number one shopping destination, with more than 150 shops located on four levels just off the Pentagon City Metro stop. Top-quality name brands available here include Aeropostale, L'Occitane, Williams-Sonoma, BCBG, Rockport, Benetton, J. Jill, and Ann Taylor. Posh department stores Macy's and Nordstrom anchor the mall, which is adjacent to the upscale Ritz-Carlton. The sunny, high-ceilinged atrium, surrounded by the food court, is a popular place to stop for lunch. METRO: Pentagon City
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Landmark Mall
5801 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304 703-354-8405

Description: ALEXANDRIA. With plentiful parking and a well-organized layout, this mall is a great choice for those times when you need to get in and get out in a hurry. This modern mall has 120 shops that cater to the needs of every shopper, offering unique places to buy clothing, books, furnishings, accessories, electronics and much more. Convenient restaurants offer everything from fast food to leisurely sit-down meals.
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Mazza Gallerie
5300 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015 202-966-6114

Description: CHEVY CHASE. Offering upscale shopping at its best, this elegant, multi-level mall caters to commuters and Wisconsin Avenue denizens. Stores include Ann Taylor, Neiman Marcus, Williams-Sonoma, Saks Fifth Avenue Men's Store, and Harriet Kassman. Several dining options are available, along with a state-of-the-art movie theater. METRO: Friendship Heights
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Montgomery County Farm Women's Cooperative Market
7155 Wisconsin Ave, Between Willow & Leland St, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-652-2291

Description: BETHESDA. Located in a white clapboard building with green trim, this market was first established in 1932. Begun by local women during the Depression, it was instituted to help with finances and head off foreclosures and imminent poverty. Thanks to those women and the citizens of Bethesda, it has continued to this day. Vendors now peddle their wares from inside the building and from its front lawn as well. Under the shelter of sycamore trees, eager shoppers find fresh produce, nuts, eggs, jams, jewelry, flowers, antiques, crafts, potted plants, quilts and oriental rugs. Ready-to-eat foods are available inside. METRO: Bethesda
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Old Post Office Pavilion and Tower
1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Corner of 12th St and Pennsylvania, Washington, DC 20004 202-289-4224

Description: DOWNTOWN. Once slated for the wrecking ball, this 1899 Romanesque Revival structure now houses a variety of shops and a busy food court. Live music is frequently scheduled, ranging from high school chorus groups to popular local jazz trios. No visit to the Old Post Office would be complete without a ride in the glass elevator to the top of the clock tower. At 315 feet, it's one of the highest viewpoints in town, second only to the Washington Monument. The view from the observation deck is amazing. METRO: Federal Triangle
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Shops at Georgetown Park
3222 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007 202-342-8190

Description: GEORGETOWN. Graceful and elegant, Shops at Georgetown Park exudes Victorian charm while catering to today's style-conscious shoppers. Some high-end retailers that call Georgetown Park home include Ann Taylor, Express, Papillon, J. Crew, White House/Black Market, Anthropologie, H&M and Dean & DeLuca. For intellectual stimulation, explore a small museum that covers area history. METRO: Foggy Bottom
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Tysons Corner Center
1961 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22102 703-893-9400

Description: TYSONS CORNER. Anchored by Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom, Tysons Corner would be a shopping mecca even if it had no other shops. But it does ­ over 300 of them. For the clothes horse, try A/X Armani Exchange, Coldwater Creek, White House/Black Market, J. Jill, and Kenneth Cole. If home furnishings are more your speed, there's Williams-Sonoma, Restoration Hardware, and Pottery Barn Kids. Watch and jewelry specialists are numerous, as are shoe and handbag shops. And with more than 20 eateries available, deciding where to quell hunger pangs may be the hardest choice you make all day.
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Tysons Galleria
2001 International Dr, McLean, VA 22102 703-827-7700

Description: TYSONS CORNER. With anchors like Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, it's evident that Tysons Galleria offers an upscale shopping experience. Other high-end retailers include BCBG Max Azria, J. Crew, Betsey Johnson, Hugo Boss, Cole-Haan, Nicole Miller, Versace, Williams-Sonoma, Anthropologie and Burberry. Legal Sea Foods of Boston, The Cheesecake Factory, Maggiano's Little Italy and P.F. Chang's China Bistro are among the dining options, but of course it's possible to get a wonderful skinny mocha latte as well. The Ritz-Carlton is located on-site.
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Union Station
50 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20002 202-289-1908

Description: DOWNTOWN. Now among Washington's most popular tourist sites, Union Station was, at the time of its opening in 1907, the world's largest train station. It has now been renovated into a monolithic one-stop shopping and dining mecca, with reflections of Roman architecture throughout. Its storied history includes numerous "homecomings" by famous Americans, such as General "Black Jack" Pershing. After undergoing a $160-million facelift, the now-thriving entity hosts some 23 million visitors a year, over 100 specialty shops and restaurants, and a 9-screen movie theatre. METRO: Union Station
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Westfield Shoppingtown Montgomery Mall
7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817 301-469-6025

Description: BETHESDA. This expansive, two-story mall is a one-stop destination. Department stores like Nordstrom, Macy's and Sears make for easy browsing, and you'll also find a host of upscale favorites such as Ann Taylor, A/X Armani Exchange, Crate and Barrel, J. JIll, Banana Republic, L'Occitane and Papyrus. If that's not enough, look for restaurants, a movie theater and several bank branches. There's enough to keep you occupied for hours, if not days. METRO: Grosvenor, then bus 96 or 47
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