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
  Arlington’s Ballston neighborhood features Ballston Common Mall, anchored by Macy’s and offering more than 100 specialty stores and a stadium-seating multiplex theater complex. The mall’s also known for the new Kettler Capitals Iceplex, home to the Washington Capitals plus public skating at one of two full-size ice rinks. Great casual dining in the neighborhood includes Aladdin’s, Big Buns, Caribbean Breeze, Cosi, The Front Page, P.F. Chang’s, Uncle Julio’s Rio Grande Cafe, Vapiano and more. You can also go upscale at Willow, on Fairfax Drive, or Pinzimini, in the Westin Arlington Gateway.
  
  Ballston Common Mall
  N. Glebe Rd. and Wilson Blvd., (703) 243-8088
  Ballston
  
  
• Crystal City
  Rain or shine, Crystal City shopping has you covered. You can explore more than 200 stores, shops, restaurants and sidewalk cafés on 23rd Street and along Crystal Drive in the CrystalCityShops, a promenade with direct access to hotels and Metro. Restaurant options are practically endless, including Bebo Trattoria, Charlie Chaing’s, Cold Stone Creamery, Jaleo, King Street Blues, Legal Sea Foods, McCormick & Schmick’s, Morton’s Steakhouse, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Ted’s Montana Grill and many more. Perfect for a dinner and theater combo, Crystal City also features Arena Stage, a nationally acclaimed theater specializing in new and classic American plays.
  
  CrystalCityShops
  Crystal Dr. between 15th and 23rd Sts., South (703) 922-4636
  Crystal City
  
  
• Pentagon City
  Shop ‘til you drop at the largest mall inside the Beltway, The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. Anchored by Nordstrom and Macy’s, The Fashion Centre features 170 nationally-known stores, several full-service restaurants and a food court. And adjacent is Pentagon Row, with more than 45 restaurants and shops. With stores like Ann Taylor Loft, Denim Bar, DSW Shoe Warehouse, Hudson Trail Outfitters, Lucy, Sur la Table, World Market and more, there are countless options for wardrobe, home and gifts. You can also indulge yourself at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa or Jouvence Aveda, then savor fantastic cuisine at restaurants like Lebanese Taverna or Thaiphoon.
  
  The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
  1100 S. Hayes St., (703) 415-2400
  Pentagon City
  
  Pentagon Row
  1101 S. Joyce St., (703) 413-6690
  Pentagon City
  
  
• Clarendon
  Enjoy outdoor main-street shopping at the Market Common at Clarendon, including Ann Taylor Loft, Barnes & Noble, Chico’s, Free People, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma and many other popular favorites. Neighborhood dining is both familiar and eclectic: Boulevard Woodgrill, Cheesecake Factory, Eventide, Faccia Luna, Harry’s Tap Room, La Tasca Spanish Tapas, Liberty Tavern, Restaurant 3, Whitlow's on Wilson and many more. Other unique Clarendon shops include Shoefly, Sisters3, Farinelli’s, lululemon athletica, The Papery and AKA Spot.
  
  The Market Common at Clarendon
  2800 Clarendon Blvd., (703) 807-0652
  Clarendon
  
  Clarendon’s Boutique Block
  Clarendon and Wilson Blvds., between N. Garfield and N. Danville Sts.
  Clarendon
  
  
• Shirlington
  A favorite Arlington neighborhood for dinner and a show. Shirlington is home to Signature Theatre and features a European-style promenade with shops, restaurants, nightlife and an art-house cinema. Spring and summer months offer some of the best outdoor dining in the region. Choose from Aroma Restaurant, Bistro Bistro, Bonsai Grill, Busboys & Poets, Extra Virgin, Luna Grill, PING, T.H.A.I. Shirlington or Arlington favorite, the Carlyle Grand. Grab burgers at Johnny Rockets, drinks at Capitol City Brewery or from-scratch sugary delights at CakeLove (yum!).
  
  The Village at Shirlington
  2700 S. Quincy St., (703) 379-0007