SHOPPING / UNIQUE DESTINATIONS
Regional Highlights
Bedford Main Street
Bedford Visitor’s Center
816 Burks Hill Road
Bedford 540-587-5681
www.centertownbedford.com
Enriched by roots from the 18th century, Bedford yields a harvest of treasures in delightful boutiques and homespun shops.
Bridgewater Plaza
Hales Ford Bridge
Moneta 540-721-1639
Toll Free 800-729-1639
www.bridgewaterplaza.com
This delightful waterfront complex combines unique shopping opportunities with fine and casual dining and entertainment centers.
Downtown Blacksburg
Main Street Corridor
Blacksburg 540-951-0454
www.downtownblacksburg.com
Quaint and fashionable shops mingle with services, eateries, and restaurants in a charming college-town setting.
Downtown Lynchburg
Main Street Corridor
Lynchburg 434-528-3950
www.downtownlynchburg.com
One of Central Virginia’s most notable historic treasures, the 1905 Academy of Music Theatre, joins wonderful shops and other attractions.
Downtown Roanoke
One Center Square
Roanoke 540-342-2028
www.downtownroanoke.org
The phenomenal popularity of the Roanoke Historic City Market has transformed the renovated downtown district into a kaleidoscope of charming shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and cafes.
Downtown Salem
Main Street Corridor
Salem 540-375-4044
www.visitsalemva.com
Historic Salem bustles with activity, drawing residents and visitors to local shops, a farmers market, cafes, antique dealers, galleries, and specialty boutiques.
Emerson Creek Pottery
1068 Pottery Lane
Bedford 540-297-7884
www.emersoncreekpottery.com
Hand-painting and distinctive designs have gained the shop an enviable reputation among discriminating buyers.
Gallery of Virginia Art and Gifts
7536 Peaks Road
Bedford 540-586-5001
www.galleryva.com
Enjoy the ambiance of a rustic gallery that features nationally recognized Virginia sports and nature artisans.
The Gazebo at the Lake
16545 Moneta Road
Moneta 888-PAINT-76
www.gazeboatthelake.com
One-of-a-kind handcrafted items from local artisans make this a “must see” stop in the Smith Mountain Lake area.
Historic Rocky Mount
Main Street Corridor
Rocky Mount 540-489-3825
www.historicrockymount.com
Downtown events including a farmers market combine with unique shops and services.
The Little Gallery on Smith Mountain Lake
16430 Booker T. Washington Highway
Moneta 540-721-1596
www.thelittlegallerysml.com
Cooperative gallery prices are available on a variety of find art from handmade pottery and jewelry to stained and blown glass.
The Tulip Tree
1606 Venture Boulevard
Bedford 540-586-7044
www.thetuliptree.net
Local artists and artisans display everything from gourd crafts and flower art to jewelry, body art, and decorative painting.
White House Galleries
1302 Second Street
Roanoke 540-344-9600
www.whitehousegalleries.com
Affordable fine art from nationally known artists is part of the full-service approach to the fine arts.
Highlights Across Virginia
Green Valley Book Fair
2192 Green Valley Lane
Mt. Crawford 540-434-0309
Toll free 800-385-0099
www.gvbookfair.com
Nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, this nationally acclaimed outlet bookstore features 500,000 new books discounted from 60-90 percent. US Airways calls it the “Best Bookstore on the East Coast.”
Historic Culpepper
Visitor’s Center
111 S. Commerce Street
Culpeper 540-727-0611
www.visitculpeperva.com
Avoid the mall crowds at one of Virginia’s most charming historic areas and browse through antique and gift shops, galleries, and bookstores.
Historic Fredericksburg
Downtown Visitor’s Center
706 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg 540-373-1776
Toll free 800-678-4748
www.downtownfred.com
Charming historic downtown Fredericksburg draws visitors to an enchanting blend of timeless treasures, American heritage, and contemporary dining and entertainment.
Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets
241 Fort Evans Road
Leesburg 703-737-3071
www.premiumoutlets.com
This spectacular collection of name-brand merchants and national retailers is an upscale center nestled in a quaint, charming outdoor village setting.
Potomac Mills
2700 Potomac Mills Circle
Prince William 703-496-9301
www.potomacmills.com
Leading department stores, outlet centers, national retailers, and specialty shops combine with dining and entertainment choices to cater to every age group and taste.
Prime Outlets Williamsburg
5715-62A Richmond Road
Williamsburg 757-565-0702
www.primeoutlets.com
One of the calling cards to Colonial Williamsburg is the outstanding factory outlet shopping—here and across the street at the Williams Outlet Mall.
17th Street Farmers Market
100 North 17th Street
Richmond 804-646-0310
www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com
Any visit to Richmond should include the nation’s oldest continuously operating farmers market, an extravaganza of retail displays and entertainment.
Williamsburg Pottery Factory
Route 60 West
Lightfoot 757-564-3326
www.williamsburgpottery.com
For many people, “the pottery” are the two words that spring to mind at the mention of Colonial Williamsburg, where discount shops cover 200 acres with treasures.
