Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Ashburn Area

"destination if you're searching for a weekend brunch spot, craving a snack on your way to visit the Capitol, or, you know, hungry. Oyster bar, bakery, taqueria, soda shop, sandwich shop, Korean taco grill—all..."

"Why settle for one single morning meal when you could spend a few hours assembling the ultimate culinary tour from breakfast through lunch at this"

"Home to more than 40 vendors, this artisan hub helps local businesses grow and scale as part of the D.C."

"Covering more than five blocks, CityCenterDC is a “mixed-use development” located in the heart of downtown. In simple terms, this means that it’s a gigantic commercial and retail space where you can find shops, parks, restaurants, hotels, offices and condos all contained within a single area. If this sounds like a busy place, you’re absolutely right!"

"I love CityCenter because it offers an extremely modern aesthetic (plus you can stop at Momofuku Milk Bar for ice cream or Dolcezza for gelato & coffee). CityCenterDC has to be one of the most instagrammable places in DC. In the center you’ll find a massive LED screen which is fun to shoot at night with a friend."

"City Center DC is a newish downtown destination with more than 30 upscale brands, including Kate Spade, Paul Smith, and Burberry. Shoppers can revive with a sugar rush at David Chang's Momofuku Milk Bar, famous for its crack pie and vanilla..."

"The National Gallery of Art and Sculpture Garden contains a stunning collection of more than 11,000 objects across a wide range of media. Paintings, sculptures and other artworks date from the Middle Ages until the present, including pieces by Renoir, Monet and Cezanne. The Sculpture Garden is a beautifully landscaped park containing 17 sculptures, a decorative fountain and several places for a relaxing picnic lunch."

"The National Gallery of Art & the Sculpture Garden is one of the best things to do in Washington DC if you are interested in art. They have over 60 rooms and 3,000 works of art that span from Medieval to Modern times and cover paintings, sculptures, and more. There is so much to see you will likely need the whole day to see the museum."

"The National Gallery of Art is home to an outdoor sculpture garden filled with works from both well-known and up-and-coming artists. It is “designed to offer year-round enjoyment to the public in one of the preemptive locations on the National Mall.”. The Garden isn’t just home to some magnificent sculptures, though."

"From the great sports players to musicians and all the presidents of the U.S., Madame Tussauds has fun for the entire family. Make sure to get a selfie with some of your favorite figures. These wax figures are incredibly authentic, and look like you’re standing next to the real person!"

"The wax statues of Madame Tussauds are known throughout the world. However, it must be said that the Washington DC location is even better than the ones found in Hollywood or Las Vegas. You won’t believe some of the famous faces on display here!"

"The collection, of course, includes wax sculptures of famous figures from politics, culture, sports, music, and television. The DC location has more waxworks of political figures than any other location."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Tim Evanson used under CC BY-SA 2.0. A prime retail spot in the heart of Chinatown, Gallery Place offers many shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Boasting a 14-screen movie theater and a bowling alley within the mall, Gallery Place is located very conveniently within DC next to Capitol One Arena where a variety of sporting and concert events are held."

"Located in the heart of Washington DC’s vibrant Chinatown, (adjacent to Capital One Arena), Gallery Place offers everything you need from a central shopping precinct. You can browse all manner of home electronics at the exciting Studio Xfinity store.. When it comes to entertainment you can catch a movie at Regal 14 (14 screens to choose from)."

"Take the Metro to the Chinatown/Gallery Place Metro station. Penn Quarter is a revitalized historic neighborhood that has become one of Washington DC's hottest destinations for dining and entertainment with a wide variety of restaurants, ranging from fine dining to family-friendly eateries."

"Located on Massachusetts Avenue in Washington’s affluent and leafy Spring Valley neighborhood, the Spring Valley Shopping Center offers convenient shopping and easy on-site parking. The main draw-card is without doubt Wagshal’s Delicatessen, which is rumored to be the best old-fashioned Deli you will find outside of New York. You need to be prepared to queue for their famous sandwiches and other staples if you arrive around lunch/brunch time."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. This is probably one of the oldest shopping malls in Washington, D.C., if not the United States. Spring Valley Shopping Center was designed in 1939 and it contains many familiar local names that have a strong reputation among locals."

"Easily accessible via the Friendship Heights Metrorail (Red Line), the Chevy Chase Pavilion encompasses retail outlets, an Embassy Suites hotel, a Healthcare Center and office suites. The complex offers an ideal location for combining business with pleasure in the heart of one of Washington’s most desirable residential areas. You can look forward to shopping at household-name stores like J-Crew, and H&M, while The Cheesecake Factory will ensure you are always within reach of a delicious cup of coffee, meal or drink."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Although it’s small in size, the Chevy Chase Pavilion offers you an extensive option of retailers that you can visit to spend your cash on everything you want and need. If you’re planning to buy quite a bit here, it might be useful to consider staying at the Embassy Hotel, which is located at the top of the shopping mall."

"This is the shopping plaza across the street from Pentagon City Mall - where the Best Buy, Marshall's, Costco, Border's, etc., are located. Address:1201 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202"

"The Smithsonian American Art Museum shares space with the National Portrait Gallery in a historic Greek Revival building that is one of the oldest public buildings in Washington, D.C. The American Art Museum is home to one of the largest and most inclusive collections of American art in the world. More than 7,000 artists are represented in the collection, including major masters such as John Singleton Copley, Gilbert Stuart, Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Mary Cassatt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Edward Hopper, Joseph Cornell, Jacob Lawrence, Helen Frankenthaler, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, David Hockney, Jenny Holzer, Lee Friedlander, Roy Lichtenstein, Nam June Paik, Irving Penn, Martin Puryear, Robert Rauschenberg and Bill Viola. Be sure to visit the National Portrait Gallery and see the only complete collection of presidential portraits outside of the White House."

"Up close with Barack, Michelle, and presidential families past The National Portrait Gallery made headlines recently when it unveiled the colorful official portraits for former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. The walls are lined with paintings of all the presidents, along with images of American history from sports figures to revolutionaries. Beginning in May, the National Portrait Gallery will celebrate its 50th anniversary with photos of 50-year-old celebrities."

"Let the kids play architect for the day and watch them build an actual arch or truss using blocks in the Great Hall. Head over to the Building Zone where the little ones can drive a bulldozer and build a using the special tool belt and hard hat. Loads of interactive exhibitions let the kids explore what it would be like to be a great builder of today’s modern world."

"401 F St., NW Washington, DC. Housed in the former Pension Bureau building, this historic structure is recognized as a marvel of architectural engineering. The Great Hall is impressive with its Corinthian columns and ​a four-story atrium. The museum in downtown Washington, DC examines America's architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning."

"The National Building Museum highlights innovation in architecture and design. Exhibitions have included large-scale photos of D.C. landmarks and urban planning for natural disasters."

"Imagination Stage, located in Bethesda, Maryland, offers year-round productions of modern and classic plays and classes in drama, acting, dance musical theatre, and filmmaking for children of all ages.The organization also offers summer theatre camps that give campers the opportunity to take part in a full production of a musical or play. Continue to 13 of 15 below."