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Richmond is the place to be for shopping. From grand shopping malls
to specialized boutiques, Richmond offers a wide variety of goods
to suit anyone’s fancy. Listed below are some samples of what
the city has to offer.
Carytown
Richmond’s oldest outdoor shopping area, Carytown
offers a unique shopping experience. Covering several blocks of
Cary Street, the renovated historic buildings, trendy shops, eclectic
stores, and lively restaurants and cafes invite people from all
over Richmond to pack the sidewalks. Whether enjoying homemade ice
cream, popping in one of the thrift stores or looking for a one-of-a-kind
vase, there is always something fun to do in Carytown.
Chesterfield Towne Center
Chesterfield Towne Center, located in central Chesterfield
County, offers over 100 stores, including specialty shops. Sip on
a cup of gourmet coffee while shopping for not only clothes but
home furnishing and health products as well. To learn more about
Chesterfield Towne Center, visit their Web
site.
Libbie and Grove On the Avenues
Located in the West End, “The Avenues” provide
outdoor shops, boutiques, restaurants and cafes all in a comfortable
walking distance of each other. Whether you are interested in a
day of antiquing, picking up something for your child at one of
the child-friendly stores, or getting a manicure and a quick bite
to eat, you can rest assured that your experience will be a pleasant
one. To learn more about Libbie and Grove On the Avenues, visit
this Web
site.
Stony Point Fashion Park and Regency Square
Stony Point Fashion Park is a mix of fun, food and great
shopping. Bringing such stores as Saks Fifth Avenue and Louis Vuitton
to the Richmond area, the park offers an outside setting creating
a fun and open atmosphere for shoppers. Whether you want to browse
through the stores or enjoy a delicious meal at one of the nearby
restaurants, Stony Point Fashion Park has it all. Regency Square
also has a 25-year tradition of shopping and enjoyment. Offering
a diverse selection of stores, this mall continues to play a key
role in the Richmond shopping experience. To learn more about Stony
Point Fashion Park and Regency Square, visit this Web
site.
Short Pump Town Center
Short Pump Town Center provides an atmosphere of sophistication
with its wide selection of stores and restaurants — it’s
a shopping treasure located right outside of the city. Whether you
are interested in shopping, grabbing a quick bite to eat or attending
one of the center’s many events, there is something for everyone.
To learn more about Short Pump Town Center, visit their Web
site.
Grocery stores and food options
Richmonders never have to worry about lack of grocery options.
Whether it’s shopping at the locally owned Ukrop’s;
visiting one of the national chains such as Kroger or Food Lion;
buying organic foods at specialty stores like Ellwood Thompson’s
Natural Market; taking home some international flavor from the European
Market; or enjoying fresh, homegrown products from the 17th Street
Farmers’ Market; all provide something to tempt any taste
bud. And, those are only a sample of what Richmond has to offer.
Ukrop’s
Having several locations around Richmond and the surrounding
counties, Richmond’s very own Ukrop’s is a one-stop
shopping experience. While you wait for your prescription to be
filled at the Ukrop’s pharmacy, you can pick up needed groceries,
grab a deliciously prepared dinner for two from Ukrop’s kitchen,
and pick out some fresh cut flowers. To learn more about Ukrop’s,
visit their Web
site.
Richmond Grown
17th Street Farmers’ Market
Located in historic Shockoe Bottom, this longstanding tradition
of the open market provides fresh, homegrown products to the public.
Shoppers can find anything — from herbs, beef and poultry,
cheeses, breads, oils and vinegars, and more. To learn more about
the 17th Street Farmers’ Market, visit their Web
site.
Richmond Organic
Ellwood-Thompson’s Natural Market
Located just outside of the popular Carytown, this organic food
grocery store provides a wide variety of foods for any palate. While
shopping, take a moment to browse their prepared food area, where
you will find pre-made meals that you can eat there or grab and
go. To learn more about Ellwood Thompson’s Natural Market,
visit their Web
site.
Richmond Flair/International
European Market
With Italian and Spanish meats, imported cheeses, fresh breads
and a broad wine selection, the European Market brings a great international
flavor to Richmond.
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