So Barnes & Noble has moved to Congressional Plaza which probably bumps my rating up at least half…read morea star alone (bad move Montrose Crossing!) But some of the shops here are still overpriced and honestly, for some reason, a portion of the clientele who shop here are (I hope unintentionally) rude ... from parking to not wearing masks to cutting in lines (social distancing accounts for gaps, folks!!!) Still, there are enough great shops here that it's a great place to visit.

3/19/21…read more Congressional Plaza,   A place I use to travel to for a hair straighten (aka a perm) or a haircut. I might then  walk over to the Tower Records and buy a movie soundtrack or a necklace.      These two places  were high on my list. There even use to be a movie theater here, but that went the way of the dodo. Speaking of going the way of the dodo, Tower Records also went that way too. The space for the old Tower Records has been taken up only to shutdown two times that I can remember.  Today I learned that Barns&Nobles has taken up residence there. Even though it is only one floor,  the space is huge.  Tower Records had some problems filling the space, but they did it with the jewelry section, the adult videos/magazines section and the standard magazine sections.   I think Barns&Nobles won't have a problem filling the space.  I know there is a Starbucks store at Congressional Plaza akready,  but I have a feeling another one might be added inside the Barns&Nobles store at some point...if there isn't one already. I will have to check out this plaza the next time I am in town. I wanna see the inside of this Barns&Nobles; as well, as other areas of the plaza.

A nice little shopping plaza with a lot of food eateries and a handful of services (TD Bank,…read moreReflection Dental, Nail salon, Sprint Store, and a dance studio). Food eateries include: Hunan Kitchen, IndAroma, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Five Guys, and Starbucks. Next to the IndAroma restaurant is a little Indian food market. There is a nice decent parking lot and doesn't seem to ever get crowded.

Very nice after the renovation. Has LIDL and many restaurant options and also a Starbucks. Very…read morenice design

This plaza has been around for quite some time and is conveniently located off of Little River…read moreTurnpike across from the exit for 395 to Washington, DC. They have recently upgraded it and have added some new stores as well. The shortlist of stores is: Giant Foods, Ross, Marshall's, Total Wine (a necessity LOL), ABC Store (another necessity hahaha), Hobby Lobby, Verizon, Five Below, LA Fitness, Sally Beauty Supply, The Dollar Tree, Footlocker, Subway, Pizza Hut, Quickway Hibachi, Jollibee, and many many more! It is an open strip mall and has plenty of parking and good lighting at night. The only negative is that sometimes there can be a bit of a wait to exit the shopping center from either of the only two ways out, but it is what it is. Happy Shopping Peeps!

7/3/22 My friend Rebecca who prefers to be called Becky was…read morehere a day ago writing a review on this Plaza. This plaza has gone through changes. Some stores have gone down in history as a failure while others rise from the ashes to start a new history. Take the new restaurant called Jollibee. This chicken restaurant is a place I will have check out. Maybe before Becky does. Restaurants like Pizza Hut (making it great) along Subway were they make it fresh are two restaurants near the liquor store in a beautiful purple color building. If you need food, supplies or a snack, Giant Foods can help you with that. Not feeling pretty today, Sally's beauty store or the nail salon and barbershops can help you. Feeling stressed or just need to kill some time at home? Reflexology Spa, Gamestop or The Hobby Lobby stores can help you with these things. Other games like Lacrosse can be found in a store called Lacrosse Unlimited. Unfortunately this store does not have Yukon Huskies merchandise. Parking here has gotten better with the new design for the area. I don't remember when this was fixed up, but I do remember the problems arose from finding a parking spot while the construction was underway. Landmark Plaza has been around for decades and now the area is getting an enema. The landmark mall is being torn down for some "gordy monstrosity" as Ruben would say(Ocean's Eleven: Ruben's In). More housing with shops under the apartments will appear. A better look for the city of Alexandria Virginia will happen over time. Landmark Plaza has lots to offer. I think it can most certainly keep up with the times Check it out and see if there is something Rebecca and I missed.

This is my morning walk destination when staying in the area. It reminds me of a village in…read moreEurope. Pick up your breakfast pastry and coffee at coffee republic then pick up you groceries at Safeway. If you need anything else come back after the rest of the placers open. Wine and liquor stores, restaurants, postal services, banking, spa and hair services...

Great the atmosphere is nice and conveniently located by a Safeway. Also Heal Hands Prep is always…read morea pleasure to receive an adjustment from Dr. Alyssa.

If Beltsville could be said to have a central shopping area this might be it. For starters, the…read moreRaulins Bakery is a neighborhood institution, and Pho 88 is a hidden gem. To take care of your health, Concentra Urgent Care, Rite Aid, PetCo for your emotional support critter, Neil's Dry Cleaning, and an optician. For the opposite, a liquor store, Domino's, and Americas Best Wings. Not too shabby for an unincorporated burb!

This has nothing exciting. What a dilapidated looking strip mall. It's age is showing, and I…read moreconsider it to be a blight of the surrounding community. There's only two stores worthy of putting my vehicle in park at this location. That would be Music and Arts, and also the Russian gourmet. The light store and others aren't anything spectacular. I wish they'd update the look. Also some good retailers would help. The markings of the parking lot aren't sufficient. In many ways this reminds me of the former Soviet Union. To each their own, but be wary of the fast drivers that Mclean is famous for. I rarely go here, and am happy other spots have better choices.

Langley Shopping Center has been the home to many of McLean's favorite business since 1964 with…read moreeasy parking in the heart of town. Color Wheel, a paint, decorating and picture framing store is the only original tenant. Other long term businesses: Music & Arts Flowers & Plants Etc. Lamps Unlimited The Artisans gifts Langley Cleaners Richies Shoes Specialty shoppes: Russian Gourmet Destination Fitness PR Fresh Looks McLean Pharmacy Parcel Plus Child's Play toys Janet's Nail Palace Value Vets Two fabulous restaurants: Dal Grano Fresh Italian Masala Indian Cuisine All of these businesses offer unique products and service, personal attention and competitive prices. I'd recommend visiting to see yourself.

11/21/22 This area has changed and changed with stores…read morecoming and stores closing.  One such place I never thought would close  was the Pizza Hut at this location.    There was the Bollywood store which at one point did not know what that was. In short they are Musicals in nearly all Indian movies.    I noticed the parking area has been upgraded so it is easier to get in and out.  I don't co.e to this area offten, but I noticed one sign still has an old business that is no longer there.   Yet the business is offering a bait and switch deals on their massage...  watch your ass if you do go to Blue Moon Spa or as the sign says Annie's Massage.

Park at your own risk!! We parked there and went to the…read moreIndian restaurant. When we came back their parking sign fell over and left a deep scratch on the bumper. We looked at the sign. It says the place is managed by "Realco Millennium LLC." We looked up the place and they're in Virginia. We called the number and the guy said "It's not our problem. Call your insurance."

This is your basic strip mall located in Bailey's Crossroads aka Falls Church, VA. It has some…read morenice anchor stores such a Ashley Furniture, Marshall's, Ross, Old Navy, Ulta, Dick's, Carter's/Osh Kosh, & Staples, as well restaurants like First Watch, Le Madeleine, Qdoba, and Sweet Frog FoYo. There is also an Amazon Fresh as well as a few other smaller miscellaneous stores. Easy to get in and out of from either Route 7/Leesburg Pike or from Columbia Pike. Parking is ample and easy to navigate as well but could be better lit at night. All in all a decent little strip mall.

It's nothing special. Though to their credit, there's a Moe's and Trader Joe's here. Also a Best…read moreBuy and Petco. That's not going to win excitement awards. Yet there are times for these trips. Actually have been happy with the Best Buy, as this one's stock replenishment is pretty good. As for parking, I recommend by the Best Buy. Otherwise you might be in a tight squeeze. This is a busy shopping center. Also as it's off of Route 7 and Columbia Pike, driving is never a dull activity. Do be careful when on foot, as for whatever reason a lot of aggressive drivers. That's in a lot of places though. For the basics this shopping center works.