Shopping in the Richmond area

BY JOAN TUPPONCE - Special Correspondent
Published: September 23, 2008

Shopping is more than a mere pastime. It’s an adventure that yields great rewards. The Greater Richmond Area is filled with all sorts of shopping experiences, everything from unique and one-of-a-kind shops to major department stores. New stores and shopping areas pop up regularly.

It’s a good bet that you’ll be able to bag that “great find” as you make your way through the stores and boutiques around town. Don’t waste your gas driving hundreds of miles. Stay around town and shop to your heart’s content.

Shopping Malls

Chesterfield Towne Center, Huguenot Road & Midlothian Turnpike: stores include JC Penney, Macy’s, Sears, Dillard’s, Ann Taylor Loft and Coldwater Creek

Fairfield Commons Mall, 4869 Nine Mile Road: stores include Peebles Department Store, Foot Locker and Sam Goody

Regency Square Mall, 1420 N. Parham Road: stores include Macy’s, Sears, JC Penney, American Eagle Outfitters and Crabtree & Evelyn

The Shops at Willow Lawn, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive: stores include Old Navy, Cocoanut Jewelry, Dress Barn and Victoria’s Secret

Short Pump Town Center, 11800 W. Broad St.: stores include Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nicole Miller, Orvis and H & M

Southpark Mall (Colonial Heights) 230 Southpark Circle: stores include JC Penney, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Aeropostale and New York & Co.

Stony Point Fashion Park, 9200 Stony Point Parkway: stores include Saks Fifth Avenue, Dillard’s, Restoration Hardware, Louis Vuitton, Boss Store and Betsey Johnson

Virginia Bazaar (Ladysmith): noted as Virginia’s biggest indoor/outdoor market with everything from jewelry to antiques

Virginia Center Commons, 10101 Brook Road: stores include JC Penney, Sears, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Old Navy, B. Moss Clothing Company and The Disney Store

Shopping Centers

Chesterfield Crossing, 12228 Chattanooga Plaza: stores include Ben Franklin Crafts, Friedman’s Jewelers and Wal-Mart

Chesterfield Marketplace, Midlothian Turnpike and Research Road: stores include Linens’n Things, Toys R Us and T.J. Maxx

Circuit City Plaza, 9900 W. Broad St.: stores include Circuit City, DSW and Lifeway Christian Store

Colonial Square Shopping Center (Colonial Heights): stores include Peebles, Cato and Dollar Tree

Colonnades West Shopping Center, Cox Road and West Broad Street – stores include Marshall’s, Men’s Wearhouse and Shoe Carnival

Commonwealth Center, Hull Street Road and Commonwealth Center Parkway: stores include Kohl’s, Target and Best Buy

Commonwealth Center II, Hull Street Road and Commonwealth Center Parkway: stores include Stein Mart, Old Navy and Barnes & Noble

Dimmock Square Shopping Center (Colonial Heights): stores include Old Navy, Best Buy and Target

Gayton Crossing Shopping Center, Gaskins and Quioccasin Roads: stores include Baggio, Toys That Teach and CWD Kids Outlet

Hanover Square, Bell Creek Road and Mechanicsville Turnpike: stores include Target, PetSmart and Best Buy

Huguenot Village, West Huguenot Road at Robious Road: stores include Williams & Sherrill, Confetti and The Great Big Greenhouse

Libbie Place, Libbie Avenue and Broad Street: stores include Barnes & Noble, Target and PetSmart

Merchant’s Walk, 7500 W. Broad St.: stores include Tuesday Morning, Dress Barn and Marshall’s

Parc Place, across from Short Pump Town Center: stores include Aurea Jewelry, Biggs Ltd. and PetSmart

Promenade Shops, West Broad Street at Lauderdale Road: stores include Plow & Hearth and J. Fenton Gifts

Ridge Shopping Center, 1500 Parham Road: stores include Alan Furs, Shevels and the Ridge Dog Shop

River Road I, Huguenot Road: stores include Frances Kahn, Talbots and Coplon’s

River Road II, 5003 Huguenot Road: stores include Pendleton of Richmond, Acorn and Chico’s

Sycamore Square, off Midlothian Turnpike in Midlothian: stores include Sycamore Pewter and Gifts, Penelope and Talbots

Short Pump Crossing Center, Pump Road and West Broad Street: stores include Stein Mart, Penelope and Ben Franklin Crafts

Stony Point Shopping Center, 3000 Stony Point Road (Huguenot Road & Forest Hill Avenue): stores include Alchemists, J. Altis Ltd. and Milby’s Just Kids

The Creeks at Virginia Center Commons, Brook Road near Virginia Center Commons: stores include Circuit City, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Barnes & Noble

The Shoppes at Bellgrade, corner of Huguenot and Robious roads: stores include NYFO Boutique

The Shoppes at Cross Ridge, CrossRidge Glen and Staples Mill Road: stores include Foot Solutions, Hallmark and Private Stock Cigar & Wine

The Shoppes at Westgate, West Broad Street at Lauderdale: stores include Tweed, Jingles and Dolce Designs

Tuckernuck Square, 9068 W. Broad St.: stores include Babies R Us, Sam Ash and Party City

Neighborhood Shopping Areas

Ashland: the historic downtown area includes The Dresser Drawer, Train Town Toy & Hobby store, Lady Bug Cottage and Gardens and Cobblestone Bicycles

Carytown: an eclectic shopping area that includes Ten Thousand Villages, Lane Sanson and Pink

Hopewell: eclectic shops in downtown Hopewell include Celia’s Gifts & Antiques, NU 2 U, Hopewell Gallery of Art Worcz and Victoria’s Antiques

Lakeside: unique shops include Consider the Lily, Franco’s Clothiers and Feathernesters

Libbie and Grove: selection of stores includes Victoria Charles, Thistles and Hampton House

Libbie and Patterson: stores include The Shops at 5807 and V for the Home

Louisa: stores in the town of Louisa include East to West Gifts and The Red Door Art Center

Montpelier: find a little of everything at the Western Hanover General Store

Petersburg: Old Towne Petersburg includes the Purple Passion, Signature Style Polish Pottery Shop, Second Hand Rose and Kimberly Ann’s Antique & Consignment Boutique

Powhatan: stores in the historic Courthouse district include Moss House, The Complete Picture and Homespun. In the Flat Rock area of the county, stores include Dirty Hands Garden Center, Becky’s Tea Café and Virginia Pantry and Chadwick’s Orchid Shop

Shockoe Slip/Downtown: stores include These Four Walls, LaDifference and Fountain Bookstore