Make a beeline for Old Town Alexandria for local stores that have been around for decades plus high-end retailers. Browsing Mount Vernon Avenue in the nearby Del Ray neighborhood is also a must for treasure hunters.
Get ready for top malls like Fashion Centre at Pentagon City and Ballston Quarter, plus the tree-lined streets and smaller boutiques of the Village at Shirlington.
The top draw is Carytown, with iconic local shops and buzzy restaurants, plus the dozens of vintage and specialty stores spread out around the city. Don't forget Short Pump Town Center for big box retail in Henrico County.
The NEON District is your place for eclectic finds. Waterside Market lives up to its name, with views and a plethora of stores, or visit the Norfolk Premium Outlets for discounts.
The ViBe Creative District is a cultural hub for artisans and makers of all stripes, plus there's the iconic Boardwalk to collect all the souvenirs you can handle.
Charlottesville's Downtown Mall has all the art galleries, book stores, and cute shops you could want. See a show, grab dinner, and get a glass of wine while you're at it.
Shop historic districts, markets, mercantile stores, and downtown shops in Roanoke. The city's also a gem for vintage and antique shopping as well as custom furniture.
State Street isn't just a place to get a pic under the iconic sign — it's also a great place to window shop, whether you're on the Virginia or Tennessee side (or hopping between both).
Shopping in Small Towns
Cape Charles
Bayside boutiques, local art galleries, and treasures to take home from the coast.
Staunton
A local shop wonderland awaits in Historic Downtown Staunton with bookstores, artisan shops, and more.
Farmville
The standout shopping opportunity is Green Front Furniture, where the main campus features 13 buildings of unique furniture finds.
Harrisonburg
Browse mercantiles, co-ops, and collections of shops all within walking distance in Downtown Harrisonburg.
Fredericksburg
Antique stores, book shops, boutiques, and more right by the water in Historic Downtown Fredericksburg.
Winchester
The historic marketplace of Old Town Winchester is still great for shopping around.
Culpeper
Outdoor gear, plants, home decor, artisan goods, gifts, and more to be explored.
Kilmarnock
Shop dozens of businesses in Kilmarnock's pedestrian-friendly Steptoe's District.
Top Antiquing Towns
Still shopping around? Check out the top antiquing towns to see where you can find new-to-you treasures around Virginia.
