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If shopping is your bag then Northern Virginia is the place for you! Explore our numerous shopping malls and premium outlet centers that are home to hundreds of nationally known retailers. Northern Virginia's historic areas offer a variety of specialty shops and boutiques including art galleries and antique shops.


A Likely Story Children's Bookstore

1555 King St.
Alexandria
703/836-2498
Category: Children's

Northern Virginia’s largest selection of books for children. Story hours: Tues, Wed & Sat 11. Also featuring puzzles, games, plush toys, cassette tapes and CDs for children.

Alexandria Farmers' Market

301 King Street
Alexandria
Category: Farmers' Market

Saturdays (year-round) 5-10 am.  The nation's oldest continually operating Farmers' Market.

American in Paris, Inc

1225 King St.
Alexandria
703/519-8234
Category: Boutique

European & American designer clothing. Elegant, sophisticated, classic, yet modern. Whether it is a formal gown for dinner at the White House or jeans and t-shirt for a picnic on the Potomac. Come enjoy a wonderful shopping experience with our personalized style consultant service.

Barkley Square

104 S. Union Street
Alexandria
703.519.7565
Category: Specialty

All-natural dog treats, the latest in doggie fashions, leashes & collars, and dog-inspired accessories in this spacious shop near the river.

Bizim Collection

1219 King St
Alexandria
703/838-2780
Category: Specialty

From Turkey, fine handmade fashion accessories for you and your home, including jewelry, bags and luggage, ceramics and carpets.

Bonnie Greer & Company

2301 Mount Vernon Ave
Alexandria
703/683-4880
Category: Specialty

Fabulous furniture and great gifts. Specializing in gift consulting and personal shopping.

Brockett's Row Antiques & Fine Art

277 S. Washington St.
Alexandria
703-684-0464
Category: Antiques

Large selection of fine American, English, and Chinese export furniture and decorative arts; 18th and 19th-century paintings.

Cash Grocer

1315 King Street
Alexandria
703-549-9544
Category: Natural Foods

Friendly, Knowledgeable, Complete.  Groceries, vitamins, homeopathics, herbs, macrobiotics.  Special orders and mail order welcome.

Caulkins Jewelers & Gifts

11 S. King St.
Leesburg
703-777-1108
Category: Specialty

Retail jeweler, gifts, cards and repair service, 45 years in business in the heart of Leesburg`s historic district.

Champs Elysees

115 S. Union St.
Alexandria
703/684-9200
Category: Boutique

Featuring handbags, hats, watches, scarves, sunglasses, gloves, tights, umbrellas and accessories for all occasions and all seasons.