United States » Shopping in Washington

Shop till you drop when you visit Washington, D.C. Potomac Mills Outlet Mall is one of the largest shopping centers in the country and is just a short drive from D.C. Shopping in and around Washington, D.C. spans from fashionable chic to excellently advanced, bargain souvenirs to priceless antiques, and outlet malls to custom design. Whether you prefer the comfort of modern and familiar mall shopping, Washington, D.C. has a shopping experience for you.

Many tourists, before they visit Washington DC for the first time, hear about the National Mall and think it is a giant Washington DC shopping mall. It is loaded with national museums, a walk through history itself. 

If you are looking for more traditional shopping fare, or for antiques, visit Georgetown, the main area for shopping in Washington DC. From adorable little gift shops, galleries and cafes along the water on the canal, to elegant boutiques and antique dealerships and restaurants all surrounding Wisconsin (state in US) and M Streets, Georgetown is the decisive shopping and browsing area for locals and tourists alike. The Shops at Georgetown Park is a nice Washington DC shopping mall, largely indoors, located in the center of it all.

Another place one must go shopping in Washington DC is in the Old Post Office Pavilion, downtown between the White House and the US Capitol building.

Another fun and historic Washington DC shopping place is Union Station, where over 100 shops and 45 eateries can keep you amused in your journey. Metro goes right into the centre of this architecturally grand landmark, and a walk around the exterior will put you squarely in front of the US Capitol grounds.