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Old Apr 2nd, 2015, 08:50 PM
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shopping with teenager in D, C.

I will be in Washington for a weekend with my 15 year old granddaughter. I promised shopping. We are staying at Dupont Circle. Are there suitable shops in the area that are reasonably priced? Where would I find a suitable (not designer) and fun area for a little shopping. Would Union Station fit the bill? Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
I have read about self guided walking tours in the original African American neighbourhood. Would there be suitable shops in that area?
Thanks for any suggestions you may have.
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Old Apr 3rd, 2015, 01:45 AM
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Get ON the Metro and go over to "Fashion City" IMO.
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Georgetown has some fun shopping. Some may be over the top but some were not. Then there is always Macy's in the Penn Quarter.
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FYI, "Fashion City" is the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Mall which is located right at the Pentagon City Metro station in Arlington. There are a good number of stores inside the mall itself and many others within walking distance. It is a popular shopping destination for local teens.

http://www.simon.com/mall/fashion-ce...gon-city/about
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I would not go to Fashion Centre at Pentagon City as it's a mall that is not really all that different than anything you can find elsewhere in America. Georgetown is a great option with similar stores you'd find in a mall, but set in a charming, historic neighborhood (there's a Banana Republic, Loft, Madewell, Zara, H&M, etc). Near DuPont, you will find only a couple good options (Loft, Lou Lou, etc). Another benefit of Georgetown: great little cafes and bakeries and restaurants if you need a shopping break and to recharge!
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