Antiques
1st: The Old Lucketts Store
42350 Lucketts Rd., Leesburg, LuckettStore.com, 703-779-0268
Located in a restored 138-year-old general store, Old Lucketts Store is home to more than 35 dealers who specialize in antique and vintage finds. It features a design house used to showcase the antiques to help customers envision the pieces in their own homes.
2nd: Iron Horse Antiques, Manassas, Facebook.com/Halemall, 703-335-6676
3rd: Baileywyck Antiques, The Plains, BaileywyckAntiques.com, 540-687-6097
Gift and Home Accessories Store
1st: Shining Sol Candle Company
9109 Center St., Manassas, ShiningSol.com, 571-719-3957
Since 2012, Shining Sol has provided an eco-friendly alternative to toxic paraffin wax candles. Aesthetically pleasing candles, wax melts, bath bombs, and Shining Sol apparel can be found in this shop, each more fun and whimsical then the last. A Myrtle Beach location is set to open later this year.
2nd: Calico Jacks, Manassas, CalicoJacksNaturals.com, 571-229-9560
3rd: The Things I Love, Manassas, Facebook.com/The Things I Love, 703-335-7711
Bicycle Shop
1st: Spokes Etc. Bicycles
Multiple locations, SpokesEtc.com, 703-539-6967
Whether you are shopping for a first bike or looking for a fully customized road machine, Spokes’ enthusiastic team is happy to help
you find the perfect fit. Its large inventory of bicycle styles and sizes can accommodate everyone from children to adults, and beginners
to experts.
2nd: Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon, GreenLizardCycling.com, 703-707-2453
3rd: Bikenetic, Falls Church, Bikenetic.com, 703-534-7433
Book Store
1st: McKay Used Books
8345 Sudley Rd., Manassas, McKayUsedBooks.com, 703-361-9042
McKay Used Books is a welcoming place to browse for much-loved books and entertainment media, sourced from its community and organized by its dedicated staff. This nearly 40-year-old shop provides an eco-friendly method of recycling pre-loved books. With new inventory arriving each day, every trip to this store offers something new to find.
2nd: Old Town Books, Alexandria, OldTownBooks.com, 703-647-9749
3rd: Busboys and Poets, Arlington, BusboysAndPoets.com, 703-379-9757
Consignment Shop
1st: Carousel Consignments
8405 Sudley Rd., Manassas, CarouselConsignments.biz, 571-208-0638
Looking for affordable and sustainable options for clothing, accessories, and home décor—or have some to sell? Visit Carousel Consignments, which specializes in current season women’s fashions, authentic designer handbags, and costume, vintage, and gold jewelry, plus tasteful furniture, artwork, and tabletop.
2nd: The White Elephant
Locations in Middleburg, Warrenton, WhitElephant.com, 540-687-8800
3rd: The Copper Cricket, Haymarket, The-Copper-Cricket.business.site, 703-743-2346
Downtown Shopping
1st: Old Town Alexandria
221 King St., Alexandria, VisitAlexandriaVa.com, 703-838-5005
More than 200 shops line the King Street mile, making Old Town Alexandria a destination for curious shoppers and explorers alike. Enjoy stylish boutiques and one-of-a-kind eateries that do a great job of combining history and the present day. Getting there is easy with four Metrorail stations and free parking in the evening.
2nd: Historic Manassas, VisitManassas.org, 703-361-6599
3rd: Historic Occoquan, HistoricOccoquan.com, 703-491-1918
Shopping Mall
1st: Tysons Corner Center
1961 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, TysonsCornerCenter.com, 703-893-9400
This 2 million-square-foot mall offers more than 300 specialty stores as well as larger anchors and a 16-screen AMC Theater. More stores will be opening in 2020, including Cotton On and b8ta.
2nd: Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, ShopFairOaksMall.com, 703-359-8300
3rd: Tysons Galleria, McLean, TysonsGalleria.com, 703-827-7730
Fine Jewelry Store
1st: Ashby Jewelers
9407 Main St., Manassas, AshbyJewelers.com, 703-368-4653
As Manassas’ oldest jewelry store, Ashby Jewelers is a staple in the community. The staff draws on its combined 70 years of experience to provide custom jewelry and design, and high quality work—the Ashby trademarks.
2nd: Kettermans Jewelers, Leesburg, Kettermans.com, 703-777-0033
3rd: Quinn’s Goldsmith, Woodbridge, QuinnsGoldsmith.com, 703-878-1622
Men’s Clothing Store
1st: Charles Tyrwhitt
1961 Chain Bridge Rd., Tyson, CTShirts.com, 703-940-3396
Since 1986, Charles Tyrwhitt has been providing men with the Jermyn Street look without the high price tag. Customers count on the store’s expert customer service and outstanding craftsmanship to connect them with clothing that is both stylish and top quality.
2nd: Dash’s of Old Town, Alexandria, DashsOfOldTown.com, 703-299-4015
3rd: Davelle Clothiers, Reston, DavelleClothiers.com, 703-904-0011
Women’s Clothing Store
1st: Talbots
11815 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, Talbots.com, 703-352-8580
Nancy Talbot began her namesake company out of her own home in 1947 as a catalog-based clothing store. The company has since opened many physical locations, but its catalog business—both print and online—still thrives, providing timeless style, good quality, and affordable garments to its customers.
2nd: Kiskadee, Alexandria, KiskadeeShop.com, 703-549-0813
3rd: The Hive, Alexandria, ShopTheShoeHive.com, 703-548-7110
Shoe Store
1st: The Running Store
7343 Atlas Walk Way, Gainesville, TheRunningStore.com, 703-753-4470
Whether you are running marathons or just want happy feet, everyone needs a great pair of shoes. The Running Store has a great selection of shoes, insoles, and accessories to keep feet healthy and pain free. With great customer service, customers are bound to find their perfect fit.
2nd: Potomac River Running, Multiple locations, PotomacRiverRunning.com
3rd: The Shoe Hive, Alexandria, ShopTheShoeHive.com, 703-548-7105
Sporting Goods or Outdoor Outfitter
1st: REI
Multiple locations, REI.com, 703-379-9400
Created by outdoorsy people for outdoorsy people, REI has supplied folks with everything they need to survive the wilderness since 1938. From hiking and camping to kayaking and fishing, there is something for every adventure in this store. Annually, more than 70 percent of its proceeds go back into the outdoor community.
2nd: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Multiple locations, DicksSportingGoods.com, 877-846-9997
3rd: Cabela’s, Gainesville, Cabelas.com, 571-222-9000