These are popular shopping areas close to the Law School, but there are many more stores in Charlottesville and surrounding areas — just search online to find what you are looking for.

Barracks Road Shopping Center 

www.barracksroad.com

With a short walk of the Law School, Barracks Road features Kroger and Harris Teeter grocery stores, Chipotle, Five Guys, Bed Bath & Beyond, Barnes and Noble. For clothes, Talbots, Chico, Madewell, The Loft, Old Navy, Anthropologie and Banana Republic, among others.

The Corner 

Restaurant and shopping area across the street from University Central Grounds. Boylan Heights, The Biltmore, Mincer's, Roots.

Downtown Mall 

Getting there: A free trolley loops University Main Grounds and other spots close to UVA and goes to the Mall as well. See www.charlottesville.org.

Charlottesville's community showpiece, the pedestrian outdoor mall is a popular place to hang out and people-watch outside the University. Numerous restaurants, bookstores and coffee shops line the mall, and it hosts Fridays After Five, with the City Market on Saturdays housed in the Water Street parking lot.

The Shops at Stonefield

www.shopsatstonefield.com

Businesses include Trader Joe's, Costco, Burtons Grill, William Sonoma, Whimsies children's store and Pottery Barn. This mixed-use development includes residential living.

5th Street Station

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Dick's Sporting Goods, Hair Cuttery, GNC, Great Clips, Planet Fitness, Wegmans, Jersey Mike’s, Krispy Kreme and more.

Big Box Stores

Charlottesville features Costco, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Staples, Kohl’s, Lowe's and Target.