Illustration by Chiara Vercesi.
Antiques
1st: Black Dog Salvage
902 Thirteenth St. SW, Roanoke, BlackDogSalvage.com, 540-343-6200
With a passion for architectural salvage, customers can search through everything from doors and lumber, to tile and old bathtubs. For the less DIY-inclined, the store offers custom furniture for sale, or clients can order a piece to be custom fabricated for them. In 2005, the store opened the Marketplace, featuring more than 70 local artisans and vendors.
2nd: Finders Keepers, Floyd, Facebook.com/FindersFloyd, 540-745-5336
3rd: Abingdon Antique Barn, Abingdon, AbingdonAntiqueBarn.com, 276-525-1122
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Illustration by Chiara Vercesi.
Gift and Home Accessories
1st: Cranberry Lane
623 State St., Bristol, CranberryLaneHome.com, 276-669-9899
In addition to framed art, country décor, curtain designs, and gourmet food items like moonshine jelly, Cranberry Lane has a free in-house floral designer for custom and premade arrangements. Be sure to check out the full line of furniture coverings, including Americana, primitive, and Colonial styles.
2nd: chocolatepaper, Roanoke, ChocolatePaperRoanoke.com, 540-342-6061
3rd: Unique Gifts & More, Ridgeway; 276-956-4438, UniqueGifts6585.wixsite.com/UniqueGiftsAndMore
Bicycle Shop
1st: Chain of Fools Bicycle Repair
28 Fayette St., Martinsville, ChainOfFoolsBicycles.com, 276-336-8529
After working in bicycle repair for the YMCA and taking professional classes at the Appalachian Bicycle Institute, Matthew Huckfeldt was inspired to open his own repair shop. The shop sells bike accessories, new bikes, and—of course—offers professional bicycle repair services and tune-ups.
2nd: Cardinal Bicycle, Locations in Roanoke, CardinalBicycle.com, 540-344-2453
3rd: East Coasters Bike Shop, Blacksburg, EastCoasters.com, 540-951-2369
Book Store
1st: Books and Crannies
50 E. Church St., Suite 4, Martinsville, BooksAndCranniesVa.com, 276-403-4380
For bargain hunters, check out the used book section, filled with $1 paperbacks and $3 hardback novels. The store also carries fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books, and offers complimentary water and self-serve coffee for those who like to take their time browsing. Events are held throughout the year, including children’s readings, open mic poetry, and book signings.
2nd: Too Many Books, Roanoke, TooManyBooksRoanoke.com, 540-985-6469
3rd: Whistle Stop Books, Christiansburg, Facebook.com/WhistleStopBooks, 540-382-6431
Consignment Shop
1st: Country Variety Consignment Shop
216 Tazewell Mall Cir., Tazewell, Facebook.com/Country Variety Consignment, 276-979-4284
Founded in 1998, the 18,000-square-foot shop provides quality secondhand clothing and accessories for customers on a budget. Giving back to the community is also a large part of the shop’s mission; it has a special account from which money from items sold is donated to a local animal shelter.
2nd: The Upscale Attic, Christiansburg, Facebook.com/The Upscale Attic, LLC, 540-381-0551
3rd: Sprout Consignment, Abingdon, Facebook.com/SproutConsignment, 276-206-8941
Downtown Shopping
1st: Downtown Roanoke
213 Market St., Roanoke, DowntownRoanoke.org, 540-342-2028
Downtown Roanoke is home to more than 60 restaurants and shops that help create a relaxed and locally focused retail experience. Visit Crafteria—an indoor maker’s market located in a 1951 cafeteria carrying goods from local artisans—or Artsy June Mercantile, a new shop carrying clothes, home décor, pillows, and even cupcakes.
2nd: Historic Main Street, Abingdon, VisitAbingdonVirginia.com, 276-676-2282
3rd: Historic Downtown Bristol, BristolVa.org, 276-645-7300
Shopping Mall
1st: Valley View Mall
4802 Valley View Blvd. NW, Roanoke, ValleyViewMall.com, 540-563-4440
With anchor stores like Eddie Bauer and Old Navy, the 800,000-square-foot Valley View Mall has been providing quality shopping experiences for the Roanoke community since 1985. Shop for summer outfits at national retailers like Torrid or Express, then grab a bite to eat at one of the mall’s restaurants, like Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen or Smokey Bones.
2nd: The Pinnacle, Bristol, ThePinnacle.com, 276-466-2626
3rd: New River Valley Mall, Christiansburg, ShopNewRiverValleyMall.com, 540-381-0004
Fine Jewelry Store
1st: Goodman Jewelers
108 E. Main St., Abingdon, GoodmanJewelers.biz, 276-676-3110
Celebrating its 31st anniversary in Abingdon, Goodman Jewelers specializes in custom design with an emphasis on bridal jewelry. The showroom also features fashion sterling silver, colored gemstones, pearls, gold fashion, and diamond fashion pieces. Owner Mark Goodman is a graduate gemologist who offers appraisals and custom selections for customers.
2nd: Fink’s Jewelers, Roanoke, Finks.com, 540-342-2991
3rd: Eden Jewelry, Martinsville, EdenJewelryStores.com, 276-634-0222
Illustration by Chiara Vercesi.
Men’s Clothing Store
1st: Draper & Ferrell Clothiers
42 E. Church St., Martinsville, Facebook.com/DraperAndFerrell, 276-638-3985
Draper & Ferrell Clothiers offers a wide variety of quality men’s clothing and accessories, serving the Martinsville community for more than 30 years. Its selection includes English, Italian, and traditional American-inspired clothing, custom or ready-made. Choose from names like Graham and Gunn, Tallia, or Corbin suits, sport coats, and dress trousers.
2nd: Davidsons, Locations in Roanoke, DavidsonsClothing.com, 540-343-3734
3rd: Blakley-Mitchell Co, Bristol, BlakleyMitchell.com, 276-669-0116
Illustration by Chiara Vercesi.
Women’s Clothing Store
1st: Forget-Me-Not
129-A E. Main St., Abingdon, ForgetMeNotAbingdon.com, 276-628-2700
Located in an old apothecary in Abingdon’s historic district, Forget-Me-Not carries vintage clothing and accessories for women of all ages and sizes. Find jewelry from Anne Koplick, Holly Yashi, David Aubrey, and other lines, including local artisans. The shop is open seven days a week.
2nd: Hey Helen, Floyd, ShopHeyHelen.com, 540-239-2169
3rd: Belk, Martinsville, Belk.com, 276-638-2471
Shoe Store
1st: Southern Shoe Connection
17427 Lee Hwy., Abingdon, 276-698-3188
Established in 1949 as a small shoe shop, the Southern Shoe Connection has grown into a large full-service, family-owned store. Shop for brands like Clarks, New Balance, Merrell, Keen, Naot, Justin, Alegria, Sperry, SAS, and more. Shoe fittings are available to help you find the perfect size.
2nd: The Cobbler’s Wife, Roanoke, CobblersWife.com, 540-400-6589
3rd: Super Shoes, Roanoke, SuperShoes.com, 540-563-5716
Illustration by Chiara Vercesi.
Sporting Goods or Outdoor
1st: Dick’s Sporting Goods
1910 Valley View Blvd. NW, Roanoke
100 New River Rd., Christiansburg, DicksSportingGoods.com, 877-846-9997
Prepare for a day hike or camping trip in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains with gear from brands like High Sierra, The North Face, Patagonia, or Mountainsmith. For other adventures, the store also offers equipment and products for cycling, kayaking, fishing, skating, water sports, or hunting and shooting gear.
2nd: Cabela’s, Bristol, Cabelas.com, 276-285-5700
3rd: Dunham’s Sports, Martinsville, DunhamsSports.com, 276-670-2046
