Shopping & Antiques
Like many towns tucked into the rural countryside, the greater Charlottesville area offers its share of antiques, quilts, crafts and Americana, as well as shopping on a much grander scale too. The Barracks Road Shopping Center, for example, offers more than 80 distinctive shops, boutiques and restaurants offering everything from original art and upscale clothing to souvenir gifts and gadgets for hearth and home, all linked with walkways dotted with fountains and outdoor dining for a perfect morning or afternoon.
Even more unique, the producers-only City Market at the corner of Water and First Streets has brought a different kind of shopping to Charlottesville every Saturday morning for more than four decades, with vendors selling handcrafted ceramics, living herbs, artisanal cheeses, wines from area vineyards, fresh fruits and vegetables, unique jewelry and gifts. From Thanksgiving to Christmas, the Market moves to the Downtown Mall Fridays and Saturdays, lasting until 5 p.m.
| Speaking of downtown, the Downtown Mall packs more than 120 shops into a beautiful stretch of tree-spanned pedestrian-only brick walkways along East Main Street, while the nearby Warehouse Districts offers shopping a little further from the beaten path, with specialty shops offering arts, imports and one-of-a-kind fashions. West Main and The Corner complete Charlottesville's mix of independent retailers, while at the other end of the spectrum, the Fashion Square Mall just off Route 29 at Rio Road offers some 100 familiar shops for clothes, beauty and fragrances, gifts, toys, shoes and more. |
Gearharts Fine Chocolates
Fine Chocolates and truffles crafted on premises in Charlottesville.Tim Gearhart uses world-renowned Criolla Cacao from the finest Venezuelan plantations imparts their chocolate with unparalleled depth and complexity. They blend this premium chocolate with local sweet cream and pure butter, then add top-quality fruits, nuts, herbs, teas, spices, and liquors. Each piece is then finished by hand. More |
Alakazam Toys & Gifts
- 100 E Main Street
- Charlottesville, VA 29902
- (434) 971-1717 | Fax: (434) 971-1717
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
WE ARE A LOCALLY OWNED TOY STORE...
opened in the spring of 2005 by us, a couple of California girls who landed in the south after a whirlwind tour of the universe. We knew in our ... MORE >>
Albemarle Square Shopping Center
- Albemarle Square Shopping Center
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- (434) 977-1783
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Northside Library, the Great Frame Up, Plan 9, Batteries Plus and Outback Steakhouse are among the shops and services.
And George
- 3465 Ivy Road
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 244-2800
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
When a mother and daughter team up, look out! Designer and photographer weave their unique styles, gathering near and far. Antiques, fine furniture, clothing and lots of accessories. Always ... MORE >>
Angelo Jewelry
- 220 E. Main Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 971-9256 | Fax: (434) 971-9256
Angelo is THE contemporary jewelry gallery on the downtown mall in Charlottesville,Virginia. Now, you can choose from the finest hand-crafted jewelry by over forty distinguished artists right here. ... MORE >>
Antiquers' Mall
- 8287 Seminole Trail
- Ruckersville, VA 22968
- (434) 985-1977 | Fax: (434) 985-2798
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Over 100 shops, 30,000 sq. ft. Quality consignments, antiques, collectibles, furniture, accessories art, silver, toys, etc. Formal and country. Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; ... MORE >>
Antiques, Etc.
- 200 Ednam Drive
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 244-9932 | Fax: (434) 244-9935
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Reflecting the appearance of a real "Charlottesville country house," Antiques, etc. is filled with 18th and 19th Century American and English antique furniture, original art, decorative ... MORE >>
Ash Lawn- Highland Giftshop
- 1000 James Monroe Parkway
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 293-9539 | Fax: (434) 293-8000
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
The Ash Lawn-Highland gift shop focuses on the products of the continuing spectrum of American history, from the first colonies established to present day. Many items aim primarily in areas of ... MORE >>
The Avocado Pit
- 310 East Market St
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 817-0010
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Collectible Used Books, General Stock, BookTrakker Software. Hours: Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
- 1035 Emmet Street N
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 984-0461
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
A great bookstore is a reflection of its community--a place where people of all ages come to discover, be entertained or just relax. Our stores and the various local events are designed to bring ... MORE >>
Barracks Road Shopping Center
- 1117 Emmet Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 977-0100
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
More than 80 upscale shops, restaurants, and services (hours of operation vary by store, please contact individual retailers and restaurants for specific hours) including:
... MORE >>
Bittersweet Clothing & Accessories
- 106 E. Main Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 977-5977
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
What sets BitterSweet apart from other stores is our diverse selection of lines and designers, representing the latest and best from Gentle Fawn, Frye, Alternative Apparel, Tano, La Made, Nick & Mo, ... MORE >>
Blue Ridge Eco Shop
- 923 Preston Ave
- Ste F
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 296-0042
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
The Blue Ridge Eco Shop provides healthy, affordable green products for your home and garden. Winner of the 2008 Best Green Small Business in Virginia Award, the Blue Ridge Eco Shop is the place for ... MORE >>
Blue Whale Books
- 115 West Main Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- (434) 296-4646
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Blue Whale Books is a used and rare bookstore capable of accommodating both the scholarly and the curious. They have a stock of about 25,000 volumes in most subjects; their general slant is ... MORE >>
C'ville Arts
- 118 East Main Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 972-9500
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
C'ville Arts: A Cooperative Gallery is a vibrant storefront space featuring handmade works by Virginia artists and craftspeople, located one-half block west of the Central Place on the lively ... MORE >>
Cat House
- 102 5th Street SE
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 984-2287
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Charlottesville's only boutique for cat lovers. You'll find dinnerware, pewter gifts, jewelry, T-shirts, stuffed cats, pillows and throws, patio furnishings, Christmas ornaments, paintings and ... MORE >>
Charlottesville City Market
- Water Street & First Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 970-3371
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
The City Market offers a place for farmers, gardeners, bakers, and craftspeople to sell their products to the general public. All goods must be homegrown, home baked or homemade. ... MORE >>
Charlottesville Fashion Square
- 1600 E Rio Rd
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 973-9333
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Over 70 fine stores and services under one roof, including Belk, American Eagle Outfitters, Aeropostale, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, Gap, Nine West, Cache, JCPenney, Eddie Bauer, ... MORE >>
Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall
- 108 5th St. NE
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 295-9073
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Charlottesville’s Dining, Entertainment & Shopping District!
A visit to Charlottesville isn't complete without a stop at the Downtown Mall. It is one of the most ... MORE >>
Chimney Corner, Inc.
- 1107-A Emmet Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 295-1044
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Gifts & Collectibles. Bridal Registry, china, crystal & flatware, beautiful home accessories, lamps, lampshades & table linens, Department 56, Herend, Waterford, Lladro, Byers' ... MORE >>
Circa, Inc.
- 1700 Allied Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 295-5760
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Circa tries to fill the void between junk stores and pricey antique "shoppes." They have a very high turnover, with lots of new stuff coming in everyday including collectibles, quality ... MORE >>
Clock Shop of Virginia
- 201 West Water Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 295-4721
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Award winning clock makers offer a large selection of traditional floor, wall and mantel clocks by American and European clock companies. Also available are popular cuckoos, barometers and alarms. ... MORE >>
THe COMIC GAMe HOBBY PLACe, LLC
- 243-B Ridge-McIntire Rd.
- Charlottesville, VA 22903
- (434) 984-1040 | Fax: (434) 984-1744
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
In retailing, THe GAMe (COMIC, HOBBY, TOY) PLACe sells both our products and those of others to the general public at competitive prices. Our stores focus on a wide range of games: collectable ... MORE >>
Consignment House Unlimited
- 121 West Main Street
- Charlottesville, VA 22902
- (434) 977-5527
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Quality previously owned furnishings, silver, crystal, china. Anything need for a fine home. Hours Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Corner, The
- University Avenue
- Charlottesville, VA
- Region: Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Shops and eateries along University Avenue cater to the college crowd.