Last Minute Holiday Shopping: Biggest Malls in Northern Virginia

Admit it -- you procrastinated this year!  You promised yourself that this year would be different... you'd get your holiday shopping done early.  However, life got in the way.  Instead of braving Black Friday, you spent the day with your family eating Thanksgiving turkey leftovers and watching t.v. marathons.  Cyber-Monday came and went and you missed all the internet deals and free shipping offers.

It's the Friday before Christmas -- December 21st and this is your last chance.  The final shopping weekend.  Yes, the stores will be crowded, but you've got no other choice.

Where to get all the best holiday gifts?  

Here's a list of the biggest shopping malls in Northern Virginia (all information comes from the just published Washington Business Journal Book of Lists 2008):

• Tysons Corner Center -- the "Mother of All Malls" in Northern Virginia and one of the biggest shopping malls in the country with over 2.1 million square feet of retail space and 300 stores.  Located at 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22102
  
• Potomac Mills --  located in Woodbridge, VA this mall contains 220 stores, many of them outlets.  Conveniently located at 2700 Potomac Mills Circle, just off of Interstate 95.
  
• Fair Oaks Mall -- with over 1.6 million square feet of space this mega-mall fulfills all your shopping needs.  Stop by 11750 Fair Oaks, Fairfax, VA 22033
  
• Springfield Mall -- another large mall with tons of stores for your last minute holiday shopping.  Located at 6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA 22150
  
• Dulles Town Center -- 185 stores in a town center setting is the premiere shopping spot for Loudoun County residents.  Located at 21100 Dulles Town Circle, Sterling, VA 20166.  Stop here before picking up your out of town guests at Dulles Airport.
  
• Tysons Galleria -- upscale shopping in McLean/Tysons Corner.  120 stores and eateries that you might not find elsewhere.  Located at 2001 International Drive, McLean, VA  22101
  
• Fashion Centre at Pentagon City -- get your picture with Santa Claus in the food court at this ever-popular Arlington, VA shopping mall.  With 175 stores, you are sure to find all the gifts for those stockings.  Located at 1100 S. Hayes Street, Arlington, VA  22202.

When you're done with your holiday shopping, perhaps it will be time to start shopping for a new home in Northern Virginia.  CLICK HERE TO START YOUR HOME SEARCH or contact Brian Block, RE/MAX Allegiance at 703-626-0715 or by e-mail at brian@brianblock.com.