City: Fairfax, VA

Category: Shopping

Telephone: (703) 359-8300

Description: Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, Sears, and JCPenney anchor this megamall of more than 150 stores and services, including an office for laser eye surgery. Specialty retailers include the likes of Papyrus (gifts and stationery), Sephora (cosmetics), People’s Pottery, and standard mall favorites like the Gap, Talbots, Godiva, Jos. A. Bank, and Bath & Body Works. The mall features several dining options but no food court. Visit during the holiday season for the annual display of lifelike stuffed animals, adored by kids.If you can’t find what you’re looking for at Fair Oaks, supplement your shopping spree at several shopping centers within a couple of miles. The neighboring Fair Lakes area includes a two-story Kohl’s department store, featuring clothing and housewares, at 12551 Fairlakes Circle, Fairfax. Right next door to Kohl’s, Galyan’s offers just about anything you’d ever want in the way of sporting or outdoor goods. Down the street, you’ll find Fairlakes Shopping Center, with a Toys “R” Us Kids World superstore, Target, Wal-Mart, World Market, and Designer Shoe Warehouse.