Shopping in Arlington

With exclusive indoor shopping malls, old-style European promenades and hundreds of specialty and antique stores, you'll find exactly what you're looking for. Arlington’s major shopping areas are highlighted below:

• Ballston Common
  Over 100 specialty stores on four floors anchored by a Macy’s department store plus a Regal stadium seating multiplex theater, international food court and several full service restaurants make this shopping experience one you will never forget. The Kettler Iceplex is located on the top level of the Ballston Mall parking garage, featuring open skating sessions and free admission to Washington Capitals NHL team practice sessions. Open daily. N. Glebe Road and Wilson Blvd. (703) 243-8088. Metro: Ballston
  
  
• Crystal City Shops
  Crystal City Shops is an unconventional collection of more than 140 shops, restaurants and cafes lining charming walkways just across the Potomac River from downtown Washington, D.C. Among the more than 40 great places to eat are Bebo Trattoria, Jaleo, McCormick and Schmick’s, Morton’s, Ted’s Montana Grill, Chili’s Grill and Bar, Hamburger Hamlet, King Street Blues, San Antonio Bar and Grill, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Legal Seafoods and Charlie Chiang’s. Open daily, 1608 Crystal Drive between 15th and 23rd Streets. (703) 922-4636. Metro: Crystal City
  
  
• The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
  The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City is a world-class shopping experience just moments from the Nation’s Capital where avenues of fashion and boulevards of style await. Anchored by Nordstrom and Macy’s, this four-level glass atrium offers 170 fascinating stores, seven full-service restaurants and a sunlit food court. Located on the Metro system, the Fashion Centre is minutes away from the White House, Smithsonian museums and other landmarks. Open daily, 1100 S. Hayes Street. (703) 415-2400. Metro: Pentagon City
  Above photo courtesy of The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
  
  
• The Market Common at Clarendon
  Exceptional stores and restaurants situated in an attractive, walkable, visually stimulating and architecturally timeless street-front setting. Shop at Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, Williams-Sonoma, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, The Container Store and Eastern Mountain Sports. If dining is your reason to visit, you’ll love the Cheesecake Factory, Whitlows on Wilson and La Tasca Spanish Tapas Restaurant and Bar. Open daily, 2800 Clarendon Boulevard. Metro: Clarendon
  
  
• Pentagon Row
  One of Arlington’s newest shopping destinations just across the Potomac River from downtown Washington and only a short stroll from the Pentagon City Metro. Enjoy all the charm of Main Street while shopping in an inviting urban village setting. Shop at Aveda, Bed Bath and Beyond, Bombay Company, Ann Taylor Loft, The Denim Bar and Sur La Table. Then, grab a bite to eat at Arlington’s landmark Lebanese Taverna, Ristorante Murali or Thaiphoon. End your evening with a pint or two at Sine Irish Pub. Army Navy Drive and South Joyce Street. Open daily, Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.- 9 p.m., Sunday, 12 – 6 p.m. Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Metro: Pentagon City
  
  
• The Village at Shirlington
  A great place to see, stroll and shop. The Village at Shirlington offers art-house cinema and delicious dining, from exotic international fare, the new Signature Theatre, plus sensational shopping. Choose from Aroma Restaurant, Bistro Bistro, Bonsai Grill, Bungalow Billiards, Busara Thai, Carlyle Grand Cafè, Cineplex Odeon, Classika Theater and a host of other great spots. 2700 S. Quincy Street. (703) 379-0007. Interstate 395, Shirlington Exit