Illustration by Chiara Vercesi.
Antiques
1st: The Factory Antique Mall
50 Lodge Ln., Suite 106, Verona, FactoryAntiqueMall.com, 540-248-1110
Originally a men’s clothing factory, this is the largest antique mall in America, offering 135,000 square feet of antiques—with plans to add another 7,000 square feet in 2020. Set designers for The Good Lord Bird and Lincoln shopped here, and the trained staff will help you find whatever you’re looking for.
2nd: Rocky’s Gold, Silver and Antiques, Weyers Cave, RockysGoldAndSilver.com, 800-296-8676
3rd: 17. E Beverley Antiques, Staunton, Bevant.com, 540-885-1117
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Illustration by Chiara Vercesi.
Gift and Home Accessories Store
1st: LTD7
54 Rowe Rd., Staunton, LTD7Online.com, 540-292-4650
LTD7 opened in 2013 offering home décor, gifts, and women’s fashion and jewelry, alongside products from seven local artists. The store carries bath and body products from Mixologie, Whiskey River, and Naked Bee, games, a curated snack collection, and a line of Swig wine cups, bottles, tumblers, mugs, and can coolers.
2nd: Blue Ribbon Nursery & Landscaping, Broadway, BlueRibbonNursery.com, 540-896-6358
3rd: Agora Downtown Market, Harrisonburg, AgoraDowntownMarket.com, 540-705-1047
Bicycle Shop
1st: Black Dog Bikes
121 S. Lewis St., Staunton, BlackDogBikes.com, 540-887-8700
Since 2005, Black Dog Bikes has sold bikes and accessories; repaired and serviced all bikes, including tricycles; and offered advice to keep bikes rolling. Bike stock includes Specialized, Rocky Mountain, Epic’s, Stumpjumpers, and more. The shop orders from the distributor weekly for almost instant turnaround time for customers.
2nd: Shenandoah Bicycle Company, Harrisonburg, ShenandoahBicycle.com, 540-437-9000
3rd: Red Newt Bikes, Lexington, RedNewtBikes.com, 540-463-7969
Book Store
1st: Green Valley Book Fair
2192 Green Valley Ln., Mt. Crawford, GoBookFair.com, 800-385-0099
Green Valley Book Fair is a family-owned discount bookstore celebrating its 50th year. It offers a huge selection of new books and gift items at its six book fairs each year. Each fair lasts approximately four weeks. Green Valley frequently host field trips from local schools for story time.
2nd: Black Swan Books and Music, Staunton, BlackSwanStaunton.com, 540-712-0123
3rd: Booksavers of Virginia, Harrisonburg, Facebook.com/BooksaversOfVirginia, 540-432-3366
Consignment Shop
1st: Once Upon a Child
1790 E. Market St., Harrisonburg, OnceUponAChild.com/Harrisonburg, 540-438-5607
Once Upon a Child buys and sells gently used kid’s clothing, shoes, toys, and baby gear as a sustainable alternative to traditional retail. Reselling allows other kids to enjoy the items at a fraction of the cost and reduces waste, making for more eco-friendly practices. In 2020, the Harrisonburg location will offer a New Parents Club.
2nd: On Second Thought Consign & Thrift, Woodstock, Facebook.com/OnSecondThoughtConsignment, 540-459-2655
3rd: Twice As Nice, Waynesboro, Facebook.com/TwiceAsNiceWaynesboro, 540-949-9052
Downtown Shopping
1st: Downtown Staunton, StauntonDowntown.org, 540-332-3867
Staunton is a Virginia Main Street community with more than 100 independent shops, art galleries, and restaurants offering a wide mix of antiques, arts, and distinctive gifts. Its growing focus on fresh cuisine emphasizes local chefs, dining hotspots like Zynodoa, and a selection of wine bars, coffee houses, tasting rooms, and small-batch breweries.
2nd: Downtown Harrisonburg, DowntownHarrisonburg.org, 540-432-8922
3rd: Downtown Lexington, LexingtonVirginia.com, 540-463-3777
Shopping Mall
1st: Valley Mall
1925 E. Market St., Harrisonburg, TheValleyMall.com, 540-433-1797
Established in 1978, Valley Mall offers one-stop shopping with retailers like H&M, Target, Ulta Beauty, Yankee Candle, and multiple dining options. The mall plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, water consumption, and waste generation by 10 percent in 2020.
2nd: Apple Blossom Mall, Winchester, Simon.com/Mall/Apple-Blossom-Mall, 540-665-0202
3rd: Waynesboro Town Center, WaynesboroTownCenter.com, 704-206-8300
Fine Jewelry Store
1st: Christopher William Jewelers
4090 Evelyn Byrd Ave., Harrisonburg
3287 Lee Hwy., Weyers Cave, ChristopherWilliamJewelers.com, 540-689-0027
A local, family-owned business for more than 30 years, Christopher William Jewelers offers diamond, gemstone, and gold jewelry. It has a new, state-of-the-art custom design center and repair department with an on-staff gemologist. The store also carries popular branded silver jewelry such as John Hardy and Pandora.
2nd: James McHone Jewelry, Harrisonburg, MchoneJewelry.com, 540-433-1833
3rd: Crown Jewelers, Staunton, CrownLTD.net, 540-885-0653
Illustration by Chiara Vercesi.
Men’s Clothing Store
1st: Belk
Locations in Harrisonburg, Staunton, Winchester, Belk.com, 540-434-4477
Belk’s Men carries fashion for adults and children. You’ll find suit separates from Michael Kors, no-iron dress shirts, active gear from Nike, and shoes, accessories, colognes, and skincare products from brands including Nautica, Calvin Klein, IZOD, Crown & Ivy, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and Columbia.
2nd: Walkabout Outfitter, Locations in Harrisonburg, Lexington, WalkaboutOutfitter.com, 540-434-9900
3rd: Alvin-Dennis, Lexington, AlvinDennis.com, 540-463-5383
Illustration by Chiara Vercesi.
Women’s Clothing Store
1st: LTD 7
54 Rowe Rd., Staunton, LTD7Online.com, 540-292-4650
The boutique hosts a Facebook Live sale every Tuesday, selling popular items like buttery soft leggings, T-shirt dresses, and Sweet Grace products. LTD 7 offers clothing for women of all shapes and sizes from brands like Simply Southern, Coco + Carmen, and HoneyMe, plus bandeaus, bracelets, earrings, eyewear, handbags, and more.
2nd: The Fashion Gallery, Verona, FashionGalleryVA.com, 540-248-4292
3rd: HenHouse Shoppe, Elkton, HenHouseShoppe.com
Shoe Store
1st: Super Shoes
2475 S. Main St., Harrisonburg
1106 Greenville Ave., Staunton, SuperShoes.com, 866-842-7510
Super Shoes stocks more than 200 brands, like Crocs, Sperry, Clarks, Timberland, and Carolina, plus accessories, handbags, work wear, and nursing apparel from Nurse Mates, for men, women, and kids. The store donates footwear and accessories to local charities every year.
2nd: Wilkins Shoe Center, Winchester, WilkinsShoe.com, 540-667-5600
3rd: Lex Running Shop, Lexington, LexRunningShop.com, 540-461-8350
Illustration by Chiara Vercesi.
Sporting Goods or Outdoor Outfitter
1st: Walkabout Outfitter
90 N. Main St., Harrisonburg
21 S. Main St., Lexington, WalkaboutOutfitter.com, 540-434-9900
Walkabout Outfitter is an outdoor gear and clothing retailer for Appalachian Trail thru hikers, casual day hikers, and anyone in between. Favorites brands carried here are Patagonia, North Face, Chacos, Keen, and Osprey. The outfitter offers fun promotions and free classes, like wilderness first aid and women’s hiking.
2nd: Dicks Sporting Goods, Harrisonburg, DicksSportingGoods.com, 540-433-1268
3rd: Dominion Outdoors, Fishersville, DominionOutdoors.com, 540-337-9218
