Shopping in Richmond

From Americana antiques to trendy boutiques, Richmond offers a wealth of shopping experiences. For those searching for a taste of the past, Shockoe Slip is a three-block area on Cary Street where cobblestone streets and brick buildings house boutiques, shops and eateries in renovated tobacco buildings and warehouses. This area near the river once was the city's commercial center. Just a few blocks east is another rejuvenated area, Shockoe Bottom. Dating to 1737, the 17th Street Farmers' Market at Main Street is one of the oldest public marketplaces in the country. Local produce is offered during the summer months.

West of Shockoe Slip is the Sixth Street Marketplace, stretching from Grace Street to the Richmond Coliseum. This emporium blends historic buildings and modern specialty shops as well as restaurants and food booths. Another noteworthy shopping area is Carytown, a nine-block area of Cary Street between Nansemond and Boulevard known for its eclectic shops and sidewalk cafes.

Some 45 specialty shops are available on Libbie and Grove Avenues in the West End. Sycamore Square, off Midlothian Turnpike in Chesterfield County, offers Colonial-style buildings housing boutiques and galleries. Numerous antiques shops are located throughout the area, including several downtown off Broad Street.

Area malls include Chesterfield Towne Center, US 60 and Huguenot Road; Cloverleaf, Chippenham Parkway and US 60; Regency Square, Parham and Quioccasin roads; Shops at Willow Lawn, Willow Lawn Drive and Broad Street; Stony Point Fashion Park, off I-95 at Chippenham Pkwy.; and Virginia Center Commons, I-95 and I-295 exit 43C (US 1).