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From casual to quaint, Richmond has some favorite
nooks and crannies where shopping has become
an adventure. It's time to delve into a hunt
for that special trinket you've been looking
for!
Carytown - 2800
- 3500 blocks of Cary Street
If its August, you might want to watch
out for watermelon seeds...hey, its the
Carytown Watermelon Festival! Here in the Carytown
Shopping District youll find a treasure
trove of shops to delight your fancy, from
Mongrel, Marthas Mixture, Leo Burke Furniture,
Shepperd Street Antiques and Bygones Vintage
Clothing to name a few. Add some of the best
eateries in town like Indochine, Cafe Mosaic,
The Track, Acacia and Chopstix and youll
know youve died and gone to shoppers
paradise!
Libbie & Grove
- Convergence of Libbie and Grove Avenues!
On the Avenues youll be dazzled
by the array of shops from antiques, clothing
boutiques to speciality shops..its another
little corner of Richmond you wont want
to miss! From Rothchild Exquisite Jewelry to
Monkeys to The Shoe Box, youll discover
a wide range of merchandise to suit your fancy.
Another Richmond dining mecca exists here which
includes the Granite on Grove, Phils
Continental Lounge, duJour and Peking. Yum-a-rama!
River Road Shopping
Centers - West Cary at River Road /
Richmond side of the Huguenot Bridge
A local icon for decades, the charming collection
of shops known as the River Road Shopping Center
has been joined by a new River Road II complex
just across the street. Shops include Talbots,
Acorn, Pendleton, Chicos, Frances Kahn,
Harolds, Button & Bows Toys, Jack
Kreuter Jewelers and Coplons. Eateries
include Azzurro, Mosaic and Shenanigans
Shockoe Bottom
- 17th and Main Streets
Just down the hill from Shockoe Slip is Shockoe
Bottom, which is known as the place to find
some good eats. AKA as the place
to go for after hours dining, youll find
the best cuisine is here! From the Frog and
the Redneck, Europa, Sine, Bottoms Up Pizza
to the River City Diner, youll delight
in the choices! Shopping here is also an adventure,
with ZRosa Gallery, the Glass Market and Zemonias
headlining with weekend attractions of The
17th Street Farmers Market and the Sunday antiques
market, youll find originality on every
corner.
Shockoe Slip
- 13th and Cary Streets
Back in the 19th century, Shockoe Slip was
the heart of Richmonds commerce. Now
the restored cobblestone historic district
is full all the ambiance youd expect,
housing distinctive shops and restaurants.
The Fountain Bookstore, Carreras and Dransfield
jewelers, D.M. Williams and The Very Virginia
Shop are in the area. The Dining Room at the
Berkeley Hotel, La Grotta, The Tobacco Company
and Sam Millers Warehouse are just some
of the excellent dining establishments that
summon the taste buds! Oh Mama!
Sycamore Square
-Midlothian Turnpike at Sycamore Square Drive
A quaint selection of specialty shops in a
village setting, Sycamore Square has over 40
shops, businesses and restaurants. The Quilters
Corner, Kathleens Fudge and Sweet Sensation,
Price & Sons Good Old Books and Sycamore
Wine & Cheese are just some of the unique
shops youll find here. DIning includes
Crab Louies and Milepost 5.
Sixth Street Marketplace
- / 6th and Broad Streets
An enclosed, three level area spanning three
city blocks, Sixth Street Marketplace was developed
as a cornerstone to the downtown area. There
are several kiosks and shops including a food
court with 12 restaurants. The area connects
with The Carpenter Center, the Richmond Marriott
and The Richmond Centre. Close-by are The Richmond
Coliseum and Abady Festival Park.
Stony Point Fashion
Park - 9200 Stony Point Parkway
A new shopping experience on the Richmond scene,
this 90 store fashion center offers some great
unique shopping venues for the city. Shops
include Ann Taylor, Bath & Body Works,
Gap, April Cornell, Saks, Galyans, Dillards,
Luis Vuitton, Mikasa, Brooks Brothers, Charlotte
Russe, Talbots, Coach and Restoration Hardware.
Eateries include Brio Tuscan Cafe, Chipotle
Mexican Grill, Flemings Prime Rib, Starbucks
and PF Changs.
Stony Point Shopping Center - Huguenot Road
near Buford / Bon Air
A wide variety of stores are on hand at Stony
Point including J. Altis Ltd., Bears N
More, Belle Kuisine, Comfort Shoes, Lastovica
Jewelers and Toys That Teach. Dining establishments
include Charleys, Einstein Bros. Bagels,
Franks Pizzeria and Great Wall Chinese.
Reserve
Early ...while your preferred accommodations
are still available.
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