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:
5th Street Station
http://5thststation.com/Getting there: Rt. 29 South to Interstate 64 to 5th Street, with 5th Street Station Parkway on the right
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Dick's Sporting Goods, Hair Cuttery, Field & Stream, GNC, Great Clips, Planet Fitness, Wegmans. Krispy Kreme and more.
The Shops at Stonefield
website
Getting there: Route 29 and Hydraulic Road
Businesses include Trader Joe's, Regal Cinema with IMAX, Brooks Brothers, Travinia Italian Kitchen, Burtons Grill, Pier 1 Imports, William Sonoma, Whimsies children's store, Pottery Barn and Country Club Prep. This mixed-use development includes residential living.
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
Kroger and Harris Teeter grocery stores, Chipotle, Five Guys, Bed Bath & Beyond, Barnes and Noble. For clothes, Talbots, Ann Taylor, Beecroft & Bull, Old Navy, and Banana Republic.
North Wing
Getting there: Across Barracks Rd. from Barracks Road Shopping Center
Anthropologie, Peter Chang China Grill.
Millmont Shopping Center
Getting there: Behind Barracks Road Shopping Center on Millmont
Brown's Dry Cleaners, upscale shops.
Seminole Square Shopping Center
296-4141
Getting there: Rt. 29 North, on the right side going north, about a mile north of the 250 Bypass overpass
Plan 9 Music, Marshalls, Bike Factory of Charlottesville, the Party Starts Here party accessories, and Crystal Cleaners.
Hollymead Town Center
Getting there: Rt. 29 North, on the left side going north, about 5 miles north of town.
Harris Teeter, Target, Sakura, Maggie Moo’s, PetsMart, Mattress Warehouse, TGI Friday's, Bonefish Grill.
Fashion Square Mall
www.charlottesvillefashion.com
973-9331
Getting there: Corner of Rt. 29 North & Rio Rd., just south of Rio
Charlottesville's only indoor mall. Ann Taylor, American Eagle Outfitters, Bare Essentuals, Coach, Eddie Bauer, J. Crew, Footaction USA, Gap, GapKids, Red Lobster, Sephora, Red Robin and Starbucks
Shoppers World Shopping Center
Getting there: Rt. 29 North, across street from Fashion Square Mall
Staples office supplies, Jason's Deli, Massage Envy, 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), the Great Frame Up, Outback Steakhouse, AAA, Chandler's Bakery, Little Caesars.
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, Dollar Tree, Dick’s Sporting Goods.
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. Littlejohn's, Christian's, Boylan Heights, Mincers
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
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, Lazy Parrot and Shang Hai restaurants.
Department Stores
Belk
www.belk.com
973-7878
Fashion Square Mall
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Costco
www.costco.com
328-7023
3171 District Ave.
Mon-Friday 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Must be a member.
JC Penney
www.jcpenney.com
973-7851
Fashion Square Mall
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Kohl's
www.kohls.com
964-0173
Town Center Dirve
Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Rose's
296-0707
Pantops Shopping Center
Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 12 a.m.-6 p.m.
Discount department store.
Sam's Club
www.samsclub.com
978-2122
Rt. 29 North
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Must be member.
Target
www.target.com
Hollymead Town Center
964-0231
Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Wal-Mart
www.wal-mart.com
973-1412
Rt. 29 North past Rio Hill
Open 24 hours daily
Pharmacy: 978-1819
