Shop for fabulous finds at Downtown DC’s retail and dining haven, CityCenterDC
Fashionistas rejoice! CityCenterDC—an expansive, mixed-use development boasting boutique after boutique beckoning shoppers— has made Downtown DC the place to be when it comes to haute couture. Whether you want to go on a shopping spree Pretty Woman-style or simply browse the latest looks, CityCenterDC welcomes locals and out-of-town fashion fans alike.
A luxury shopping experience
The retail destination takes up several city blocks and features shops like Jo Malone London, Chanel, Hermes, Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tiffany, Bulgari, Arc'Teryx and more. CityCenterDC's network of breezeways makes it easy to go from shop to shop on foot (and stop in for a sweet retail refuel at places like Piccolina or Dolcezza Gelato & Coffee). In addition to women’s and men’s clothing boutiques, CityCenterDC also features sleek jewelry at David Yurman and other accessories for the luxury globetrotter at brands like Longchamp and Tumi.
Refuel on your shopping route
CityCenterDC's dining options provide plenty of perfect ways to cap any kind of shopping day, from a happy hour stop at Fig & Olive or Centrolina to a celebratory dinner at Seven Reasons or Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse. Throughout the year, but especially in the warmer months, you’ll find DC locals and convention-goers catching up with friends in the courtyard or dining al fresco.
The Washington Ballet / CityCenter
Fashion forward events
CityCenterDC’s breezeways and open courtyard make it a great place for fun (and free!) events. The destination sponsors a number of free events throughout the year, including outdoor exercise classes, evening concerts, dance shows and a tree lighting during the holiday season. For the most up-to-date events, check CityCenterDC’s online calendar.
FRESHFARM at CityCenter
Located in the Park at CityCenter, this lunchtime market is open on Tuesdays through October. Several of the local businesses feature fresh, local produce, but many also offer an excellent lunch on the go. Whether you’re dipping out of a convention or looking for a snack while you shop, this FRESHFARM favorite features delicious and fresh prepared food, from wood-fired pizza to falafel wraps.
Finding the fashion
Located near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the Conrad and Marriott Marquis, CityCenterDC is easy to find. The sleek white exterior is accessible by two nearby Metro stops, Mount Vernon Square/7th St-Convention Center (Yellow and Green lines) and Gallery Place-Chinatown (Yellow, Green and Red lines). The DC Circulator’s Georgetown-Union Station route also stops in front of the development at New York Avenue and 9th Street. There is a parking garage directly underneath CityCenterDC and most restaurants offer valet. CityCenterDC’s boundaries are New York Avenue NW, 9th Street NW, H Street NW and 11th Street NW.
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