Illustration by Chiara Vercesi.
Antiques
1st: Kilmarnock Antiques Gallery
144 School St., Kilmarnock, Virginia-Antiques.com, 804-435-1207
This gallery’s mission is to provide customers from all over Virginia with a destination to visit where they will not be disappointed. With 22,000 square feet of store filled with oyster plates, clocks, and much more, the shop easily meets this goal. More than 100 dealers supply the gallery with antiques and quality consignment items.
2nd: Williamsburg Antique Mall, Williamsburg, AntiquesWilliamsburg.com, 757-776-0094
3rd: Blue Crow Antique Mall, Painter, BlueCrowAntiqueMall.com, 757-442-4150
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Illustration by Chiara Vercesi.
Gift and Home Accessories Store
1st: The Rivah
49 S. Main St., Kilmarnock, ShopRivah.com, 804-577-4291
Specializing in home, gifts, boutique clothing, and accessories, The Rivah offers every customer something fun to give as a gift or keep for themselves. With the store’s unique inventory and friendly customer service, guests feel right at home whenever they walk through the doors. Open year-round.
2nd: Papeterie, Kilmarnock, PapeterieVA.com, 804-435-1125
3rd: Colonial Collectibles, Warsaw, Facebook.com/ColonialCollectibles, 804-333-0581
Bicycle Shop
1st: Conte's Bike Shop
Locations in Hampton Roads, Williamsburg, ConteBikes.com, 757-903-0702
Charles R. Conte opened his first bike shop in Newport News in 1957. The shop has since opened multiple locations on the East Coast. Thanks to its high-quality service, Conte’s has won honors and gained a loyal customer base from Florida to Virginia and D.C.
2nd: Village Bicycles, Newport News, VillageBicyclesNewportNews.com, 757-595-1333
3rd: Nina New and Nearly New, Callao, Facebook.com/Nina’s New and Nearly New, 804-529-5155
Book Store
1st: Book Nook
53 W. Church St., Kilmarnock, 804-435-3355
Since 1974, this shop’s mission has been to provide its customers and its owner with a happy life the way only a bookstore can. Patrons keep returning to the shop because of its relaxing atmosphere, great selection of books, and the strict “be kind to people” rule that the owner holds his customers to.
2nd: Peach Street Books, Cape Charles, Facebook.com/Peach.Street.Books, 757-273-6449
3rd: Ye Olde Book Shoppe, Heathsville, NorthumberlandPublicLibrary.org, 804-580-5051
Consignment Shop
1st: Periwinkles Consignment Boutique
215 Mason Ave., Cape Charles, PeriwinklesVa.com, 757-678-2481
A love of fashion, thrifting, and recycling unwanted items inspired the owner to open Periwinkles. The shop provides locals and visitors alike with name-brand clothing and accessories at a fraction of retail prices. With professional and friendly staff, this store is not to be missed while visiting Kilmarnock.
2nd: Rivah Consignments, Kilmarnock, Facebook.com/RivahConsignments, 804-435-8999
3rd: Velvet Shoestring, Williamsburg, TheVelvetShoestringInc.com/Williamsburg, 757-220-9494
Downtown Shopping
1st: Colonial Williamsburg
101 Visitors Center Dr., Williamsburg, ColonialWilliamsburg.org, 888-965-7254
From kilts to specialty salts and cheeses, there is very little visitors can’t find while shopping in Colonial Williamsburg’s Merchant Square. Established by Rev. Goodwin and J.D. Rockefeller during the reconstruction of the living history museum, Merchant Square adds a modern twist to the 18th century city while keeping its signature small town charm.
2nd: Kilmarnock, KilmarnockVa.com, 804-435-1552
3rd: Cape Charles Historic District, CapeCharlesVirginiasCape.com
Shopping Mall
1st: Simon Premium Outlets
5715 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg, PremiumOutlets.com/Outlet/Williamsburg, 757-565-0702
With more than 100 stores and restaurants to choose from, this outlet mall provides guests with deals on name-brand items that they can’t find anywhere else. Low prices and a diverse selection of stores keep visitors coming back from all over the state.
2nd: MacArthur Center, Norfolk, ShopMacArthur.com, 757-627-6000
3rd: Lynnhaven Mall, Virginia Beach, LynnhavenMall.com, 757-340-5636
Fine Jewelry Store
1st: Burke's Fine Jewelers
86 S. Main St., Kilmarnock, BurkesJewelers.com, 804-435-1302
Family owned since 1969, Burkes is not your average jewelry store. With owners focused on their customers’ happiness, the shop’s goal is to make each shopper feel at home while browsing and to impress them with their hand-picked and custom-designed pieces.
2nd: Ross's Fine Jewelers, Kilmarnock, RossFJ.com, 804-435-3529
3rd: Moonrise Jewelry, Cape Charles, MoonriseJewelry.com, 757-678-0055
Illustration by Chiara Vercesi.
Men's Clothing Store
1st: R. Bryant, Ltd.
429 Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg, RBryantLtd.com, 757-253-0055
Located in Williamsburg’s charming Merchant Square, this specialty men’s shop stocks domestic and foreign clothing brands to bring style and elegance to the gentlemen on Duke of Gloucester Street. Along with beautiful fabrics, colors, and products, customers can expect individual service from the store’s knowledgeable staff.
2nd: Weekends, Kilmarnock, WeekendsFashions.com, 804-577-4041
3rd: Beecroft & Bull, Virginia Beach, BeecroftAndBull.com, 757-422-1961
Illustration by Chiara Vercesi.
Women's Clothing Store
1st: The Dandelion
4372 Irvington Rd., Irvington, TheDandelion.com, 804-438-5194
Entering its 45th year of helping women find clothing that makes them feel good, the Dandelion remains a fan favorite amongst locals and visitors. It stocks many hand-picked items from all over the world, with as many fair-trade items sold as possible while still staying ahead of current trends.
2nd: The Rivah, Kilmarnock, ShopRivah.com, 804-577-4291
3rd: Foxy in Kilmarnock, 804-435-2200
Shoe Store
1st: The Shoe Store, Inc.
28 W. Church St., Kilmarnock, 804-435-3020
Family owned since 1958, the Shoe Store is known for its knowledgeable staff that offers personal service to every customer who walks through the doors. Customers can trust that, with shoes for everyone in the family, the Shoe Store will always have the perfect fit.
2nd: The Shoe Attic, Williamsburg, Shoe-Attic.com, 757-220-0757
3rd: Virginia Shoe Clinic, Kilmarnock, Tappahannock, VaShoeClinic.com, 804-577-4012
Illustration by Chiara Vercesi.
Sporting Goods or Outdoor Outfitter
1st: Dick's Sporting Goods
Locations in Hampton Roads, Suffolk, Williamsburg, DicksSportingGoods.com, 757-463-4379
The one-stop shop for everything outdoors, Dick’s Sporting Goods carries clothes and gear for all seasons. Whether taking on a new training routine, gearing up for a round of golf or looking for a new pair of running shoes, patrons will find the highest quality products at Dick’s.
2nd: RW's Sports Shop, Callao, RWSports.com, 804-529-5634
3rd: REI, Virginia Beach, REI.com, 757-687-1938
