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Washington Shopping
Capitol Hill- Known for its numerous antique shops. Includes an open-air Eastern Market, specialty shops, ethnic grocery stores, and trendy art galleries.
Chevy Chase Pavilion- Includes 50 restaurants and shops such as Laura Ashley, Pottery Barn, and the Cheesecake Factory restaurant in a beautiful atrium setting. The Friendship Heights metro stops here. 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-686-5335.
Connecticut Connection- Shopping and Restaurant gathered in downtown Washington. Closed Saturday-Sunday. The Farragut North metro stops here. 1101 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-833-9415.
Crystal City Shops- Underground mall at the Crystal City Metro stop featuring 135 shops including boutiques, restaurants, and clothing stores. Tours by appointment. Call for brochure, directions, and reservations. 1664 Crystal Square Arcade, Arlington. 703-920-3930.
Georgetown Park- Includes 100 stores and galleries in a four-level neo-Victorian setting. The three-tiered building, which was once a tobacco and grain warehouse, includes J. Crew, Ann Taylor, FAO Schwarz, international specialty shops, jewelers, restaurants, a currency exchange, and Old Town Trolley ticket center. Open daily. 3222 M St. NW. 202-342-8190.
International Square- A 12-story atrium including 30 shops and restaurants and a fountain. 1850 K St. NW. 202-223-1850.
Potomac Mills Outlet Mall- An extremely large outlet mall including 220 stores, three restaurants, and a food court. Shops feature leading apparel names such as Benetton, Guess, Levi Strauss, and Laura Ashley. Saturday Shuttle service from three Metro stations is available: Metro Center, Rosslyn, and Pentagon City. 2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Prince William, VA. 800-VA-MILLS.
The Pavilion at the Old Post Office- A former post office housing 80 shops and restaurants, includes daily entertainment and a magnificent view of D.C. from the 315-foot clock tower. 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-289-4224.
Shops at National Place- 100 shops and restaurants in a three-level shopping plaza. Closed New years Eve, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. 529 14th St. NW. 202-783-9090.
Union Station- Restored 1907 working train station housing over 130 shops and restaurants, a nine-screen cinema complex, international money exchange, car rentals, and Amtrak's headquarters. The station features barrel-vaulted ceilings, spiral staircases, and decorative painting. 40 Massachusetts Ave. NE. 202-289-1908.
Alexandria Shopping
Antique Shops
Alexandria's House of Antiques- Antique mall with over 20 dealers. 124 S. West St. (703) 836-3912.
Antiques on King Street- Furniture, accessories, jewelry, and porcelains. 917 King st. (703) 739-9750.
Boxwood Antiques & Fine Art- 18th and 19th century American and English furniture and 19th - mid 20th century European and American paintings. 303 Cameron St. (703) 518-4444.
Curzon Hill Antiques- Porcelain, linens, glassware, vintage frames, silver and furniture. 108 S. Columbus St. (703) 684-0667.
Egerton Gardens- Wrought Iron, paintings, garden ornaments, furniture and gifts. 407 S. Washington St. (703) 548-2421.
Arts Afire Glass Gallery- Works from glass artist around the country, fused and blown glass. 112 N. Royals St. (703) 838-0785.
Ten Thousand Villages- Textiles, baskets, stone and wood carvings, toys, and unusual crafts. 824 King St. (703) 684-1435.
The Blue Cottage- American folk art and reproductions, functional collectibles. 217 Cameron St. (703) 683-0028.
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