Fairfax County Shopping Experience

Stores

Visit any "best of" or "must see" shopping list and one name that keeps coming up is Tysons Corner.  That's because this Fairfax County Shopping district is home to three of the most beloved shopping destinations in the region.  Tysons Corner Center, Tysons Galleria, and Fairfax Square make up the Tysons shopping trifecta that you'll find in this busy northeastern quadrant of Fairfax County.  Fairfax Square and Tysons Galleria are definitely the more upscale of the three venues with stores like Louis Vuitton, Lacoste, Ralph Lauren, and Versace as tenants.  But Tysons Corner Center is HUGE with over 300 stores to choose from, as well as movie theatres and restaurants to entertain you after a serious shopping day. 

 

In the central section of the county you have one of the most family friendly upscale malls possible in Fair Oaks Mall.  A fantastic mix of fun events throughout the year and close to 200 stores lining its halls draws visitors from miles around to enjoy this premium central county shopping destination.   Another truly unique shopping experience is situated nearby.  Fairfax Corner is "main street" style shopping district with an eclectic mix of stores, excellent dining options, and an outstanding movie theatre that's a local favorite.  Events are also held at Fairfax Corner throughout the year.

In northwest Fairfax County resides another shopping district, Reston Town Center, which combines all the elements that make up the ideal downtown.  They like to say they have "the vitality of an Italian piazza and the diversity of a French boulevard."  Here you'll find easy-to-access stores, specialty shops, and restaurants lining the red brick streets.  Year round events at a central pavilion range from ice skating in the winter, to concerts in the summer. 

In the southeastern part of the county you'll find Springfield Mall.  One of the largest malls in the region in terms of square footage, Springfield Mall offers shoppers the chance to explore multiple retailers and niche shopping venues.  Springfield Mall is in the process of undergoing a major renovation that will eventually turn it into a plaza that will become a hub of social activities in the greater Springfield area.