46. Fresh Market
City: Williamsburg, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (757) 565-1661
Address: 1303 Jamestown Rd.
Description: Classical music, ambient lighting, bins of fresh flowers, artfully displayed—wait. This is a grocery store? Indeed it is. This upscale North Carolina–based chain makes grocery shopping seem like something more than a chore. Top-of-the-line meat, seafood and produce, fresh herbs, hard-to-fine spices, small-label packaged good are attractively arranged in wide aisles, which are necessary because this place can get packed with hungry locals. Tourists take note, the deli counter makes terrific sandwiches and side salads, and the baked goods are, um, to die for. Pick a bottle from their impressive wine section and you’ve got the makings of a deluxe picnic. Open Mon through Sat, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
47. The Shops At Carolina Furniture Of Williamsburg
City: Williamsburg, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (757) 565-3000
Address: 5425 Richmond Rd.
Description: Eight separate shops representing 400 different manufacturers of furniture and carpet are collected on this retail “campus.” You can park your car and walk among the offerings which include Ralph Lauren furniture, Martha Stewart Signature, Colonial Craftsmen, and Williamsburg Brass, Gifts and Lighting. The Carolina Carpets store is the Williamsburg outlet for Karastan goods, offered at discounts of 40 to 60 percent. Broadloom carpeting and one-of-a-kind Oriental rugs also are discounted. Countrywide shipping service makes this store convenient to your home, wherever you live.
48. Suter’S Handcrafted Furniture
City: Williamsburg, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (757) 564-8812, (800) 252-2131
Address: 800 Richmond Rd.
Description: Suter’s has been making furniture for Virginia homeowners since 1839. At the factory in Harrisonburg, they create beds, tables, chairs, and chests in classic 17th- and 18th-century styles—Chippendale, Queen Anne, Hepplewhite, and Sheraton—using the finest cherry, mahogany, and walnut. The Williamsburg location (only their third) opened in 2005. They routinely ship furniture all over the United States.
49. Tk Asian Antiques
City: Williamsburg, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (757) 229-7720
Address: 1654 Jamestown Rd.
Description: This unique business collects and sells ancient Chinese artifacts such as bronze and pottery ritual vessels and sculpture. Other inventory includes a selection of 18th- and 19th- century Chinese furniture and rare Chinese art deco furniture (ca 1930). Prices range from hundreds of dollars to millions per piece. Restoration services are also provided.
50. Trevillian Furniture And Interiors
City: Williamsburg, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (757) 229-9505
Address: 3301 Venture Lane
Description: If you’re looking for home furnishings and accessories, Trevillian offers fine furnishings and interior decorating services as well as a popular moving and transport service (they are especially skilled with antiques and prized items). Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon through Fri and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun.
51. Williamsburg Wicker And Rattan
City: Williamsburg, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (757) 565-3620
Address: 7422 Richmond Rd.
Description: A charming Victorian house shop features many fine lines of wicker and rattan, including Henry Link, Lane Venture, Lloyd Flanders, and Ficks Reed. Shipping is provided. Open 9:30a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon through Sat
52. Charlie’S Antiques And Amazing Stones
City: Williamsburg, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (757) 566-8300
Address: 7766 Richmond Rd.
53. The Farmhouse
City: Williamsburg, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (757) 566-8344
Address: 7787 Richmond Rd.
Description: You can’t miss this store—there’s a ladder-back chair big enough for Shrek on the front lawn, along with a lot of outdoor furniture, which is for sale (unlike the giant chair). Inside, you’ll have to thread your way through the two floors of finished and unfinished bookcases, dressers, desks, tables, and beds in pine, maple, oak, and cherry. The Farmhouse will also make custom furniture in any size. Closed Sun.
54. Master Craftsmen
City: Williamsburg, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (757) 253-2993
Address: 221 North Boundary St.
Description: This fine artisan’s shop offers high-quality, handcrafted jewelry, hand-spun pewter, and a variety of beautiful keepsakes in silver, made on the premises since 1982. Each year since 1985 they have designed a new angel ornament for the Christmas tree; recently they started a second line of Christmas keepsakes, introducing pewter Santa ornaments. But the top reason people shop here is the array of bracelets—bangle, cuff, charm—made by local silversmiths. Pewter cups, plates, and bowls are made in-house, too. Hand- and machine-engraving are offered.
55. The Precious Gem
City: Williamsburg, VA
Category: Shopping
56. Silver Vault
City: Williamsburg, VA
Category: Shopping
57. Piano-Organ Outlet
City: Williamsburg, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (757) 564-9592
Address: 6316 Richmond Rd.
Description: This freestanding shop is very visible on the north side of the highway as you approach Lightfoot. The keyboard selection in this store is extensive, and prices are very reasonable. Open Mon through Fri 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun 1 to 5 p.m.
City: Williamsburg, VA
Category: Shopping
Address: 5699 Richmond Rd.
59. Williamsburg Doll Factory
City: Williamsburg, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (757) 564-9703
Address: 7441 Richmond Rd.
Description: A special pleasure here is to watch artists put the finishing touches on Lady Anne Porcelain Dolls. You can pick one out to join your doll family, load up on supplies of all kinds, dolls from other major manufacturers and fine stuffed animals. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon through Sat; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun.
60. Williamsburg Outlet Mall
City: Williamsburg, VA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (757) 565-3378, (800) SHOP-333
Address: 6401 Richmond Rd.
Description: This is the place to shop on a rainy day—the factory outlet stores here are part of Williamsburg’s only enclosed mall. The single-story structure is arranged in a cross shape, with food courts in the center and the long portion extending away from the highway frontage. The shops offer from 20 to 70 percent off regular retail prices.For a full list of tenants, check the Web site listed above. Mall hours vary, so check the Web site or call for those too.