As Washington DC is home to the most powerful and the most influential people in the country, therefore, style and class is present in every shopping area of the city, although, during your trip you might also find some low budgeted shops, but it all depend on the neighborhood you are shopping in. Downtown area, as in all cities is the most exciting places of all. You will find a lively, colorful and active scene there, which is the soul of every downtown area in a city. Shopping in DC can also be enjoyed along with its famous theatres and night life.

Some of the most famous shopping areas and malls worth visiting in Washing DC are:

Gallery Place, a shopping center located in the Downtown area of Washington DC. The shopping area consists of several interesting shops, theatres, restaurants and many more things to enjoy.Old Post Office Pavilion, the most famous shopping area in Washington DC is also an historical place. The place was restored to its current glory in 1978. The place includes a variety of interesting shops and also offices along with a food court.

Georgetown Park, the most exclusive shopping place in Washington DC, this is the shopping area where all those who love to shop in luxury go. The mall consists of every type of store, ranging form clothes, accessories, jewelry, books, toys to designer collections and outlets. The place is for extravagant shoppers who do not worry about their budgets.

Union Station Shopping Mall, this is the most frequented tourist shopping area in the city. The station is also a famous tourist attraction; with a great number of tourists visiting every year, it has an interesting array of shops to its credit.  The U Street also has numerous boutiques, home décor stores and clothing shops. Adams Morgan, although more famous for its lively night life, has many shopping stores which are quite busy during the day time. Eastern Market, open only on Sundays, is famous for its antique dealers, craftspeople, photographers and used book dealers. You will also find a farmers market and food vendors who sell fresh produce all through the week and also on weekends.