Shopping Centers
University students, faculty, and staff make up a major portion of the consumer economy in Charlottesville, and we expect that you will be no exception. This guide will help you find the stores and services you need in town. With a few exceptions, such as grocery stores and department stores, we will not go into detail about national chain stores, assuming that these are familiar to you. Instead, we will focus on stores unique to the area, where you might find new and different items.
The following shopping centers are on Emmet Street/ Rt. 29 North, heading progressively north from the Law School:
Barracks Road Shopping Center
www.barracksroad.com
977-0100
Getting there: A 10-minute walk down Arlington Blvd.
from the Law School. Corner of Barracks Rd. & Rt. 29
North
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| Barracks Road Shopping Center |
Kroger and Harris Teeter grocery stores, Goody's discount clothing, Bed Bath & Beyond, Barnes and Noble, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports. For clothes, Talbots, Ann Taylor, Beecroft & Bull, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. See www.barracksroad.com/shops.html for a complete listing.
Barracks Road Shopping Center
North Wing
Getting there:
Across Barracks Rd. from Barracks Road Shopping Center
Padow's Sandwiches, Shenanigan's and Whimsies children's stores, Wild Greens Grill, Hollywood Video, Order from Horder office supplies and stationery, Our Daily Bread bakery, Calico Corner.
Millmont Shopping Center
Getting there: Behind Barracks
Road Shopping Center on Millmont
Sloan's restaurant, Quilts Unlimited, upscale shops.
Seminole Square Shopping Center
www.cvilleshop.com/seminole/semsq.htm
296-4141
Getting there: Rt. 29 North, on the right side going
north, about a mile north of the 250 Bypass overpass
Giant supermarket, Office Depot, Marshalls, Performance Bike Shop, the Party Starts Here party accessories, Fashion Bug, and a dry cleaner.
Hollymead Town Center
Getting there: Rt. 29 North, on the left side going north, about 5 miles north of town.
Harris Teeter, Target, Panera Bread, Sakura, Five Guys, Maggie Moo’s, PetSmart, Mattress Warehouse, TGIF, Bonefish Grill.
Fashion Square Mall
www.charlottesvillefashion.com
973-9331
Mon-Sat 10 am-9 pm; Sun 12:30 pm-5:30 pm
Getting there: Corner
of Rt. 29 North & Rio Rd., just south of Rio
Charlottesville's only indoor mall. Belk, Sears, JC Penney. Waldenbooks, Sam Goody. Ann Taylor, the Gap & GapKids, Express, Lane Bryant, Legends, Lerner New York, Eddie Bauer, Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, J. Crew, and Victoria's Secret for clothes. Foot Locker & Nine West Shoes. Disney Store, Radio Shack.
Shoppers World Shopping Center
Getting there: Rt. 29
North, across street from Fashion Square Mall
Whole Foods natural grocery store, Staples office supplies, Market Street Wineshop-Uptown, Copocabana restaurant, Advance Auto Parts.
Albemarle Square Shopping Center
Getting there:
Rt. 29 North and Rio Rd., on the right side going north, just
north of Rio Rd.
Atlantic Coast Athletic Club (ACAC), Circuit City, the Great Frame Up, Outback Steakhouse, Northside Library, Plan 9 Music, Chandler's Bakery.
Rio Hill Shopping Center
Getting there: Rt. 29 North, about
one-half mile north of Rio Rd. at Woodbrook Dr., on the left
side going north
Kroger grocery store, T.J. Maxx (discount name brand department store), AAA, Dollar Tree, Crutchfield audio outlet center, Phar-Mor, Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Here are several shopping/restaurant areas not on Rt. 29 North: count coupons from the Web.
The Corner
Getting there: One block east
of the Rotunda on University Ave. Elliewood Ave. is a side
street at the west end of the Corner.
Restaurant and shopping area across the street from University Central Grounds. Plan 9 music, Littlejohn's, Espresso Caffe, Orbit Billiards & Café, Mincers, Dixie Divas Women’s Boutique.
Downtown Mall
Getting there: From
the Rotunda, take University Ave./W. Main St. east. After
W. Main turns into Water St., park in the parking lot to
the right or in the parking garage just beyond it. Cross
Water St. and walk one block north. Or turn left on 5th
St. just before W. Main becomes Water St., (at the Lewis & Clark
statue), go right on Market St., and find a free parking
space on Market St., on any of the side streets off Market,
or on Jefferson Ave., one block north. There is also a parking
garage on Market St. The Downtown Mall is one block south.
A free trolley loops University Main Grounds and other spots
close to UVA and goes to the Mall as well. See www.charlottesville.org
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| The Downtown Mall during the holidays. |
Charlottesville's community showpiece, this pedestrian outdoor mall with its patio restaurants is the best place to hang out and people-watch outside the University. Numerous restaurants, bookstores, coffee shops. Many stores and restaurants closed on Sunday.
Pantops Shopping Center
Getting there: From Emmet St. just
north of Barracks Rd., take the 250 Bypass going east. When
the bypass becomes a normal-looking road with traffic lights
and lots of businesses, the shopping center is on the right.
Food Lion grocery store, Roses discount household goods, Eckerd's, Sweetbones and Shang Hai restaurants.
Belk
www.belk.com
973-7878
Fashion Square Mall
Mon-Sat 10 am-9 pm; Sun 12:30 pm-5:30 pm
JC Penney
www.jcpenney.com
973-7851
Fashion Square Mall
Mon-Sat 10 am-9 pm; Sun 12:30 pm-6 pm
Big K
www.kmart.com
296-5646
Hydraulic Rd. & Rt. 29 North
Mon-Sun 7 am-10 pm
Rose's
296-0707
Pantops Shopping Center
Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 12 am-6 pm
Discount department store.
Sam's Club
www.samsclub.com
978-2122
Rt. 29 North
Mon-Sat 10 am-8:30 pm; Sun 10 am-6 pm
Must be member ($40).
Sears
www.sears.com
974-8200
Fashion Square Mall
Mon-Sat 10 am-9 pm; Sun noon- 5 pm
Auto Service Center 974-8228
Mon-Fri 8 am- 9 pm;, Sat 8 am-6 pm; Sun 10 am-4 pm
Target
www.target.com
Hollymead Town Center
964-0231
Mon-Sat 8 am-10 pm; Sun 8 am-9 pm
Wal-Mart
www.wal-mart.com
973-1412
Rt. 29 North past Rio Hill
Open 24 hours daily
Pharmacy: 978-1819
Mon-Sat 9 am-7 pm
Photos courtesy of the Charlottesville/Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau, www.SoVeryVirginia.com
