The following list has been developed to assist you in choosing where to shop for various types of goods in the Washington area. Address, nearest Metro station and business hours are given for each store described below. Please note that prices in these stores are fixed. It is generally not considered proper to bargain, except in the case of large items such as automobiles.

Georgetown has many shops and boutiques along 'M' Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Although they are relatively more expensive than other areas, reasonable prices can be found at some shops, and "window shopping" is very popular in this area.

The downtown shopping area is located principally around the "Metro Center" subway station, defined by 'F' and 'G' Streets, NW, between 12th and 14th Streets. Here you will find a major department store as well as many stores specializing in men's and women's clothing, shoes, travel goods, etc.

Connecticut Avenue

Connecticut Avenue, between "Farragut North" and "Dupont Circle" metro stations, is a good (though somewhat more expensive) shopping area. There are also many specialty shops along 'K' Street, 18th Street, and 19th Street in this area.

The Shops at Georgetown Park, 3222 M Street, NW. This upscale shopping mall has a variety of shops and restaraunts, and is open from 10 am to 9 pm. Tel: 298-5577.

"The Shops" 529 14th St., NW. This downtown mall, a recent addition to the Washington area, features over 100 stores and restaurants in a three-level shopping complex. Please call 783-9090 for further information.

The Pavilion at the Old Post Office, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.  Nearest Metro Stop: Federal Triangle. Call 289-422 for further information.

Union Station, 40 Massachusetts Avenue. Nearest Metro Stop: Union Station Metro. Call 289-4945 for further information.

Mazza Gallerrie, 5300 Wisconsin Avenue, NW. Nearest Metro: Friendship Heights. Call 966-6114 for more information.

Chevy Chase , 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW. Nearest Metro Stop: Friendship Heights. Call 686-5334 for further information.

Following is a list of many shopping malls located in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area. These are large, enclosed shopping complexes consisting of major department stores, specialty stores, drugstores, restaurants and often movie theaters. They are open seven days a week, generally from 10 am to 9 pm, Monday through Saturday, and 12 noon to 6 pm on Sunday. The ILI staff can provide information on transportation to these malls. Please note that there usually is a planned excursion to the Potomac Mills Outlet Mall. This mall is less expensive than most malls and true bargains can be found.

Fashion Center at Pentagon City, 1100 South Hayes St., Arlington, VA. Nearest Metro: Pentagon City. Call 703-415-2300 for further information.

Crystal City Shops, 1664 Crystal Square Arcade, Arlington, VA. Nearest Metro: Crystal City. Call 703-922-4636 for further information.

Tysons Corner, 2001 International Drive, McLean. Call 703-827-7700 for further information.

Shopping in department stores is convenient because a wide variety of goods are available at one location. There are separate departments for men's, women's and children's clothing, jewelry, household goods, gifts, books, food, etc. Many of these stores have a "budget" department located in the basement, where prices are lower. Hecht's is the only department store located downtown, at 12th and 'G' Streets, NW Hours are 10 am- 9 pm, Monday through Saturday, and 12 noon to 5 pm on Sunday. Other department stores are located within the shopping malls previously mentioned.

Filene's Basement, the oldest off-price store in the US selling higher-end designer fashions with several locations in Washington: 1133 Connecticut Ave., NW, tel: 872-8430; 5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW, tel: 966-0208; and 529 14th St., tel: 638-4110.

CVS Drug Store, 2819 M St, NW. Tel: 333-1592

CVS Drug Store, 1403 Wisconsin Ave., NW. Tel: 337-0876

Safeway, 1855 Wisconsin Ave, NW. Large supermarket with bakery, deli and flower shops. Hours: 6am-midnight. Tel: 333 3223

7-Eleven, 2617 P Street, NW. Small convenience store, open 7 am until 11 pm, seven days a week.

Jerusalem Butcher Shop, 2116 18th Street NW, Adams Morgan, 265-7100. The food they serve is halal. Nearest Metro: Dupont Circle.

El Gavilan Groceries, 1646 Columbia Rd. NW, 234-9260. Nearest Metro: Dupont Circle. (Central American and South American food)

Da Hua Market, 623 H St., NW, 371-8888. Open 10 am to 8 pm daily. Nearest Metro Stop: Gallery-Place-Chinatown. (Chinese food)

Note: If you are looking for a specific book, it is a good idea to call the bookstore first to see if they have it in stock and at what price.

Washington Law & Professional Books, 1900 G St., NW. Tel: 223-5543. Hours: 9 am - 7 pm Monday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm Saturday. Closed on Sunday. Nearest Metro: Farragut West or Farragut North

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3040 M Street NW Washington, DC 20007. Hours: 9 am - 11 pm, daily. Tel: 202-965-9880

Olsson's Books and Records, 1307 19th Street, NW, Tel: 785-1133. Hours: 10 am - 10 pm daily. Nearest Metro: "Dupont Circle." Best all-around bookstore in Washington.

Borders Book and Music, 1800 L Street, NW, Tel: 466-4999. Hours: 8 am - 10 pm Monday-Friday. 9 am - 9 pm Saturday. 11 am - 7 pm Sunday. Nearest Metro: Farragut North or Farragut West

Books-A-Million, 11 Dupont Circle, NW, Tel: 319-1374.