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Ready to bag a bargain – or the retail find of a lifetime? Here are 7 great places to shop in a region known for some of the best. Whether you’re looking for an exclusive designer from a high-end boutique or new décor for your home, Fairfax County will fill your retail tank with the largest concentration of shopping on the East Coast outside of Manhattan. There aren’t just excellent options here, but darn near all of them! Fair Oaks Mall • Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax offers an upscale mix of stores, including Apple, Coach, J. Crew and Forever XXI. You’ll also find excellent dining options, including national and local favorites. Fairfax Corner • Retail therapy, happy hour cocktails and outdoor dining all happen at this main street-style shopping center. After browsing some of your favorite national retailers, take a break in the pretty plaza with oversized blooming planters. Mosaic • A hip and upscale district in Merrifield, Mosaic offers an inviting mix of independent boutiques, inspired culinary options, healthy grocers, an art-house cinema and premier national retailers. You are bound to work up an appetite as you shop, so try one of Mosaic’s delicious restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops and tasting rooms. Reston Town Center • Explore national retailers such as lululemon, L’Occitane and Banana Republic, along with an extensive array of dining options ranging from burgers and pizza to fine dining and seafood. Springfield Town Center • Shop for all of your daily needs at Springfield Town Center at stores like Bath & Body Works, Sephora and H&M. You’ll also find great family fun with Regal Cinemas and Dave & Busters. Tysons Corner Center • With stores such as Nordstrom, Ballard Designs and Lenkersdorfer, Tysons Corner Center offers an abundance of retail options! Once you’ve shopped ‘til you dropped, it’s also home to Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, so you can rest up for another fun day, and the elevated outdoor Plaza with a seasonal calendar of entertainment, events and festivals. Tysons Galleria • A renowned destination for upscale shopping, Tysons Galleria boasts a distinctive collection of high-end, luxury retail shops that includes more than 30 exclusiveto- market designers. It also offers some of the DC and Northern Virginia areas’ favorite restaurants and upscale entertainment options, alongside an extensive selection of fashion and beauty brands. Local Finds & Unique Boutiques Browse local shops and seek valuable antiques along Fairfax County’s charming main streets in towns like Herndon, Clifton and Vienna. Bring home a taste of your travels with locally roasted coffee beans, handmade chocolates or Virginia wine. Snag one-of-a-kind finds at the more-than-meetsthe- eye gift shops at historic attractions. Farmers markets are fantastic places to discover local makers. On Sundays in Lorton, find fresh local produce and delicious baked goods. Stop by the Saturday market in Burke for locally baked breads, confections and specialty items. More than a dozen farmers markets are open year-round throughout Fairfax County. Bag a Big Brand Some of the world’s biggest designers can be found in Fairfax County’s exceptional shopping scene. If you’re looking to grab one of these exclusive brands, you’ll find it in Fairfax County. GUCCI Try on the exclusive line of handbags, footwear and clothing. CARTIER Find a statement piece of fine jewelry. BURBERRY From sweaters to suits, get the latest fashions from London. LOUIS VUITTON Bring home an iconic LV handbag. PRADA Score exclusive Italian designs in Northern Virginia. YOU’LL BE THE ENVY OF EVERYONE WITH THE GREAT FINDS YOU BRING HOME. JUST TELL THEM, “I FOUND IT IN FAIRFAX COUNTY!”
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