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Antiquers' Mall
2355 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22901 · 434-985-1977
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One of Central Virginia's leading antique showplaces, this Seminole Trail center features just over 220 shops and more than 120 different dealers. Within the 30,000-plus square foot complex, collectors will find everything from 19th century grandfather clocks and primitive furniture to rare Russian art and collectible dolls.
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Bordered by Barracks and Arlington Roads to the north and south and Millmont and North Emmet Streets to the east and west, this open-air complex stands as one of Charlottesville's most upscale shopping centers. Boasting more than 80 high-end shops, including such names as Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Bed, Bath & Beyond, Barracks Road is an easy student favorite. The center also features two grocery stores, allowing people to do all their shopping in one place.
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DOWNTOWN MALL. Boasting the look and feel of a traditional mountain market, Charlottesville City Market is held in two locations annually. The summer market, which features a slew of fresh local produce, flowers, and the like, takes place near the corner of Water and First Streets from April to October. Meanwhile, the Holiday Market meets from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve at the Downtown Mall's Central Place and features everything from homemade ornaments and wreaths to quilts and baked goodies.
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High-end shopping and modern convenience join forces at this enclosed, dual-level shopping mall, where retailers include the likes of American Eagle, Ann Taylor, Nine West, and Abercrombie & Fitch. With JCPenney, Sears, and Belk serving as anchors, Fashion Square ensures that shoppers will find just about anything they want. The mall also features a handful of restaurants for those needing a pick-me-up after they hit the stores.
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Back in the late 1970s, city leaders looked around and realized that Charlottesville's downtown area was suffering, as strip malls and shopping centers sprang up around town and stole business from downtown merchants. The leaders responded with an intrepid stab at urban renewal – a bricked, European-style commercial area open only to pedestrian traffic. The move was a stunning success and made Charlottesville a model for other communities. Plus, the town attracted a major hotel, an ice skating rink, and scores of high-end shops, chic restaurants, and unique nightspots to the area. The Mall now hosts a variety of annual community events, including the Holiday Market and the summer-long Friday After 5 block party.
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WEST MAIN. Home to six of Charlottesville's more unique merchants, Main Street Market is an attractive addition to the downtown and West Main shopping scenes. Each store features touches of the finer side: Gearharts chocolaterie produces fabulous confectionery, Ciboulette carries everything from imported wines to 100-lb. wheels of Laguiole cheese, and the Seasonal Cook takes care of your chef's wish list with a selection of cast-iron cookware and hard-to-find utensils. The market also features a bakery, seafood market, deli, and garden shop.
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The Corner
University Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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If you're looking to hang out with UVA's student contingent, the aptly-named Corner is the place to start. This row of 19th and early 20th century buildings is home to a slew of popular bars, coffee shops, book stores, and student-oriented boutiques that sell everything from the latest in music to candles, bead necklaces, and trendy apparel. Stalwarts like the College Inn and the Virginian serve up great – though not altogether healthy – grub. Meanwhile, a few surprises like Michael's have become trendy date spots for the well-heeled, and the late-night crowd tends to congregate at joints like O'Neill's, the Biltmore, the Greenskeeper, and the Buddhist Biker Bar.
Our shopping categories guide you to the best places to find souvenirs and mementoes of a perfect trip. Where do you find a book on local history? How about a recording of that terrific zydeco band you heard? Maybe a trinket for the kids or spouse? Use our lists to narrow your search.
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