Washington, D.C.

Next stop, Maryland. In the far northwest of the city, the swanky Friendship Heights area is home to some of the most exclusive retail outlets in DC. Along with designer stores including Banana Republic and the furniture manufacturer Pottery Barn, the Mazza Gallerie mall is another upscale establishment featuring a variety of costly boutiques. Neiman Marcus fashion is based here while a short walk further along Wisconsin Avenue will get you to Tiffany, St-Laurent Rive Gauche and Cartier.

Besides delicious fresh products, the Eastern Market also sells soaps, candles, pottery, jewelry, and almost anything else you can think of. There’s also an irresistible flea market just across the street.

The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia, is a premier shopping destination ideal for travelers due to its convenient location near Reagan National Airport and central D.C. landmarks. It boasts more than 170 stores including high-end brands and popular retailers, plus an array of dining options. There's also direct access to the Pentagon City Metro station, making it easy to explore the wider Washington, D.C. area.

Perfect for the thrifty buyer, Potomac is the East Coast’s largest discount outlet mall. Comprising a staggering 250 shops, it is a half-hour drive south of DC.

Chevy Chase Pavilion, a newly renovated shopping mall, has a lot to offer for those who step in. There are different stores such as H&M, World Market, J. Crew but you can just pop in and have a cup of coffee and a sandwich at Starbucks.

Union Market is a street and flea market in Washington, open all year long. This indoor market is known as the culinary center of the capital. You can stop by here for lunch or even for just walking around and do some shopping in your free time.

Tiny Jewel Box, an antique jewelry store, is for jewelry lovers — and everyone else! This store has everything you could think of for jewelry: engagement and wedding rings, gifts, necklaces, bracelets, different accessories such as a desk or everyday ones. Four floors are filled with several collections from the best designers and fresh ones as well!

Eastern Market Pottery is located in the market's basement and has a lot of potteries for sale from different artists. You can even take part in a pottery making class! They offer evening classes from Monday to Thursday, from 7 pm to 10 pm. On Thursday mornings, you can take part in a morning class from 9.30am to 12 pm. It is definitely worth a visit if you have enough time!