Love this mall! Highly organized, clean, spacious and not crowded!…read more 1. Stores All high-end and good quality product carrying stores are here. Whether you want a Dior, David Yurman jewelry or LV bag.. you can get it here in one go. Neuman Marcus and Saks are the two department stores in the mall. 2. Food: decent Lebanese taverna - nice dinner Lady M - high end dessert and cake experience Ralph Lauren cafe, steak house and many more. 3. Art sales and furniture stores are there too. All in all, my absolute favorite mall and never crowded, which may be the reason for my liking. Much pricier than all other malls, but the quality is way better. Highly recommend.

It's difficult to understand why so many high end stores are leasing in such a decrepit mall…read more There are escalators that seem to have been broken for more than six months.

This is a decent shopping center. It's not going to win excitement awards, but good layout with…read moretrees. That alone makes it better than most strip malls in the region. Parking is also plentiful. One warning though, and that's please be vigilant, as aggressive driving is also part of the area. Basically Karen and Kevin slow down! Chutzpah is a good restaurant. One of the better TJ Max's is here, and they have a Baja Fresh. You can catch a movie at the theater. Bed Bath and Beyond, will probably add the word "Gone," shortly due to a lot of issues. Also there's a Safeway, T Mobile, cleaners, bank, and a couple other places to shop. It's close to route 50 and Fair Oaks mall.

The movie theater here is by far my favorite of all the movie theaters in Fairfax County…read more The seating is not actually stadium-style, but that's a good thing if you'd have a problem doing stairs to get to your seat. You enter at the rear of the theater, and the seating-- which are all reservable fully-reclining seats-- slopes downward. The handicapped seats are in the rear, near the door. These theaters have a large amount of seats, and the rows are far enough apart to allow you to easily cross in front of a fully reclined person without any problem. I haven't had any trouble seeing the screen no matter where I sat, and I think the seats at the front are better than in stadium seating.

I wish the Toys r us was back... the service was cool, selection of toys was giant at a…read morediscounted price!!! I MISS IT

It's pretty useful. I'm not a fan of strip malls for the most part. Yet Fair Lakes has a lot to…read morechoose from. There's a BJ's, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy. Also they have a decent selection of restaurants too. I'm surprised they haven't tried a movie theater. There's also the ultra religious Hobby Lobby, and a Guapo's restaurant that's pretty tasty. There's plenty of parking. You will get some foot steps in too. A lot of the stores are spread out. Please do be careful in the cross walks. Drivers often speed through here, and consider these legal markings to be "suggestions." If looking for a lot of stores in one place, this spot could be what you're looking for. They have a number of categories covered.

Beautiful, and walkable shopping and dining area in Northern, VA…read more It's very clean here, clear signage for establishments, outdoor areas to sit and hang out, great variety of novelty stores and restaurants. Amazing clothing and fitness stores. This place is a shoppers paradise, and even had a free on site garage !! What more could you ask for. Great concept Mosaic District.

The Mosaic District is my absolute go-to spot in Fairfax County when I don't feel like heading into…read moreDC for good food and shopping. It's the perfect central hub -- plenty of amazing restaurants, well-curated shopping, and two super convenient parking garages. I also love that the area transforms on weekends with farmers markets and special events, sometimes even closing off a main street to make it pedestrian-only, which gives it such a fun, community feel. Some of my favorite shops here are Target, West Elm, Barnes & Noble, and Lululemon. For food, you can't go wrong with Bar Taco, Alta Strada, True Food Kitchen, or grabbing a quick bowl at Playa Bowls. The mix of casual and elevated options makes it easy to find exactly what you're in the mood for. Mosaic has everything -- it's lively, modern, and thoughtfully designed. Truly one of the best places in Northern Virginia to spend a day or evening!

One of the best shopping centers in Fairfax County!…read more 1. It never has a lack of parking. 2. The Giant here gives a homey vibe. I have run into many staff that have been here for over a decade and more, and they are always so friendly and warm. 3. The array of restaurants available in the strip-- bagels/smoothies for grab and go, casual dining options, and more. 4. The CVS can be a little crummy but it's always been reliable for photo printing, pharmacy, etc. 5. Extraneous: Music & Arts store, a cleaner's, nail salon, etc. Located across the library, I have always seen students in the area study before walking across the street for errands or a bite. It's also always very clean and tidy in the lot and by the stores.

This mall is looking it's age. Just look at the Giant grocery store. Wish I could be more positive,…read morealthough you usually can find a parking spot here. Also I'm glad they upgraded this. Yet this area of Fairfax is high end, so this strip mall doesn't seem to fit. The Tropical Smoothie might be the most happening store. Okay Music and Arts is decent. Famous Dave's is a disappointment, and the CVS here can be a zoo. California Tortilla is overrated, although thankful Tony's Pizza is here now. It's smaller than the Fair Lakes one, but just happy it is on the premises. There's a ABC, Hallmark, and Starbucks. That's just not very exciting. My hope is one day this can be hooked up.

It is better than most strip malls. This is across the street from GMU. Am grateful folks stepped…read moreup to renovate the movie theater. It's much better than before. Also am happy Halal Guys and Tropical Smoothie are on the location. If at Halal my recommendation is one to two hot stripes maximum. Other stores include Giant, Comic books, and a few dining options. It is a walkable property. Please do be wary of aggressive drivers. Even if in the crosswalk be wary. Other than that it's pleasant enough, and has a decent amount to offer.

University Mall has been around forever and has gone through some aesthetic changes.... all for the…read morebetter! This is an outdoor promenade style mall. It has Giant Food as a major anchor and several smaller anchors like U Mall Theatres and Brion's Grill. U Mall is right across the street from a large university which is awesome for the students. There are shops that include: Peachwave, Taco Bamba, Gathering Grounds coffee, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Fat Tuesdays, McAllister's Deli, Oh George Taps and Tables, and other restaurants and places like a comic book shop, and a karate studio. Some shops are on the main level and some are around back on the lower level. There are stairs at the end to go downstairs. There is a wing restaurant in the parking lot in an old bank building. There are also several fast food joints. My only complaint about U Mall is the parking for the upper level and the ease of getting out which is hard since this place is on the corner of two very busy roads and a very busy intersection. There is only one light to exit with. The other exits have you going in only one direction with No U-Turn signs so have a backup way to get home!

I have always heard of Tysons Corner, the good and the bad. I just never really had a reason or the…read moretime to come out this way to visit this shopping center. However, on a recent trip coming back home, I made my way here to kill some time as I had the day off from work. First things first, what a nightmare to find a parking spot and to not get run over by traversing the parking area. I thought I had gone the wrong way at one point to find a spot. And when I did find a spot I was confused and thought I had to pay to park. I wish it were just easily marked on where to go here. Once parked, I found my way inside and just meandered around the space. Popping in an out of stores as I saw appealing. They really do have a ton of selections here. Huge amount of time can be lost here if you are on a time crunch. I was in no rush, so I wandered around until I had my fill of the space. My suggestion to you. Come early in the morning, you will definitely be able to get in and out of each store you need to with ample time. Less hassle in the parking lot. And less hassle walking between stores. Or, if you are up for it, travel here by Metro.

We visit Tysons Corner once a year. It's located in a busy area of Virginia. Its close proximity to…read moreDC and a nearby metro station make it an ideal location for tourists who want to go shopping in a relatively safe area. It's ever changing as many stores have come and gone. Nevertheless, this is my favorite mall to visit when we make our annual trip to DC. Tysons Corner is located in Tysons, Virginia. The parking structure is very busy and somewhat chaotic. It doesn't have the best layout and there's a lot of confusion as people maneuver through the structure. We bypass this situation by parking on the upper level. Tysons Corner is an incredibly busy mall that never seems to be empty, regardless of the time of day that you visit. This is a three story indoor shopping mall that caters to customers who want to spend serious money. They have your typical stores like Old Navy and Journeys. But then, you'll find Cartier, Louis Vuitton, and Rolex. So, there's something for everyone! Their food court section on the top level near the movie theater has seen better days. It's outdated and hidden away from the rest of the mall. All of the other eateries on the 1st and 2nd levels are pretty nice. They have restaurants like Seasons 52 and Cheesecake Factory that you'd typically find at many of the larger malls. They also have some pop up eateries in the center of the shopping center. I love coming to Tysons Corner. I am still bummed about LL Bean leaving this mall. but I still love this mall. Some stores have moved to different locations within the mall, so make sure that you check the updated directory. The best times to visit Tysons Corner are either early in the morning or about an hour before closing. If you want to get some shopping done while in the area, Tysons Corner is the place for you!

Don't overlook this dynamic little shopping center! It is far beyond just Harris Teeter. Among…read moresome delicious eateries, there is also an all-to-rare drive-through Starbucks, a laundromat, and a 7-11. Stop by, take some time, and explore as I'm sure you will find something great that you have missed when going to one of their more high visibility businesses!

Best part about this is the Hong Kong Express! I love this restaurant, and that's my main reason to…read morego here. Located off of Columbia Pike, this shopping center is north of Annandale, and south of Baileys Crossroads. My passion for Hong Kong Express is excellent, but the mall is "so so." There are plenty of these strip malls in the area. Nothing sets it apart from the others. Okay maybe the drive thru Starbucks does. That makes parking lot traffic more of a concern. There is a well run Subway and Zips dry cleaner here. Also you'll find a 711 and Harris Teeter grocery store. That's not super exciting, and the Glory Days restaurant is alright. I do go here quite frequently. It gets an average rating.