2 Best Shopping in Washington, D.C., USA

There's a good mix of retailers at this mall in the center of Georgetown, including Anthropologie & Co. (which has floors devoted to housewares and bridal), H&M, J. Crew, and T.J. Maxx. Stop at the Georgetown Visitor Center inside the main entrance to learn about what's happening in the neighborhood. You can even try your hand at bocce or bowling at Pinstripes, a bistro and entertainment spot with a wonderful patio. Grab macaroons at locally owned Olivia Macaroons.

Resplendent with marble floors and vaulted ceilings, Union Station is a shopping mall as well as a train terminal. It also has restaurants and a food court with everything from sushi and smoothies to poke bowls. The east hall is filled with vendors of expensive domestic and international wares who sell from open stalls. From April through October, an outdoor market is held Monday to Saturday with dozens of vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods and quick snacks, and arts and crafts. The Christmas season brings lights, a train display, and seasonal gift shops.