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SHOPPING
Charleston offers a wide variety of shopping experiences from downtown boutiques and gift shops to suburban plazas and malls. Charleston also boasts one of the largest urban shopping malls east of the Mississippi, the Charleston Town Center. The following is a sampling of the many places that visitors can find almost anything greetings cards and souvenirs, WV-made products, outdoor gear and apparel or uniquely-designed specialty items. Shopping in the Charleston area is a real treat!

 

 


Specialty Shops

Adams Fine Gifts & Collectibles
The place to go for fine gifts and limited edition collectibles.
Located in the Charleston Town Center Mall.
304/345-7017 or 1-800-765-4623.

Build-A-Bear
A teddy bear-themed experience.  This retail store offers a one-of-a-kind experience.  Visit the store to pick out your own special bear, stuff it, and pick out clothes, a heart, along with many other accessories.  Located in the Charleston Town Center Mall. 
304/345-926

Capitol Nannies
Full-time nanny service with temporary sitting available for hotel guests.
304-757-1298
info@capitolnannies.com


Charleston Department Store 
Quality clothing and shoes for the entire family.
1661 Washington Street, W, Charleston. 
304/346-6793.



Quilts

Chillers Giftshop
Located in the Charleston Town Center Mall, this shop specializes in Lee Middleton Dolls and other collectibles. 
304-344-3655.

Coffee Bean 
Choose from a fine selection of gourmet coffee by the bag or freshly-brewed selections each day. Collectibles for the home also available. Now open at Kanawha Mall. 
304/926-8423.

Creative Traditions
Needlework and craft supplies, collectibles, gift items including WV hand crafted, solid oak furniture and home furnishings.
1101 Jefferson Road, South Charleston.
304/744-5100.

Distant Mesas  
Gallery specializing in Southwestern & Native American art culture.
221 Hale St., Charleston.
304/720-3287.

Downtown Charleston 
Only five blocks from the Civic Center is the classic urban charm of Downtown Charleston with retail stores, food emporiums and numerous cultural, entertainment and service organizations. Enjoy the old world charm of Capitol StreetRide the trolley bus to this turn-of-the-century shopping area.

Elder Beerman 
Located in Kanawha Mall, Charleston.
304/925-2186.

Holley's Custom Apparel
Features men's and women's custom clothing. Located in downtown Charleston.
907 Quarrier St.
304/346-2979.

JC Penney
Charleston Town Center.
304/345-9075

Macy's
Located in the Charleston Town Center.
304/345-9450

Kelley's Mens Shop
Men's specialty clothing store.
108 Washington Street, W, downtown Charleston.
304/343-9415

Koenig Art Emporium
Great selection of art/drafting supplies and framing. 
Located in downtown Charleston. 
823 Quarrier St. 
304/345-2787.

The Purple Moon
Specializing in vintage, Mid-20th Century  furnishings, art, and collectibles!
716 Lee St., Charleston,  WV 25301.
Open Tues, Wed, Fri 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thurs 11a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.. 
304/345-0123  

Schwabe-May
Better ladies' shop specializing in clothing, shoes and accessories.
Charleston Town Center.
304/357-4500.

Sears 
Charleston Town Center.
304/357-7255.

Terrasalis Garden Center
A garden specialty store offering a full line of plants, gardening supplies, accessories and workshops.
Two locations -
Capitol Market 304/343-4757
Malden 304/925-4754.

The Clay Center BB&T Little Shop of Wonders
is the perfect place to find a unique  gift…many items you can’t find anywhere else. Personal service from our knowledgable staff will make your visit pleasant and enjoyable!
One Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301
Open Wednesday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Sunday noon - 5:30 p.m.
304/561-3501

The Mole Hole 
Features unique gifts for the home and collectibles.
3908 MacCorkle Ave., SE, Charleston.
304/925-4060.

The Vogue
Specializing in women's clothing and shoes.
601 D. St., South Charleston.
304/744-4255.

TAYLOR BOOKS
Full-service general bookstore, espresso bar, art gallery and clay studio. Weekend entertainment. 
226 Capitol St., downtown Charleston.
304/342-1461.

Whittington's Fruit Mart 
Fruits, candies, sundries and made-to-order fruit baskets.
Charleston Town Center.
304/344-0777.



Malls and Markets

Bridge Road Shops
Creative and distinctive shopping. Shops specialize in selected items for home decorating, accessories, gifts, clothing and more. Located on Bridge Road, close to downtown.

  • The Art Store 304/345-1038
  • Cornucopia 304/342-7148
  • Eggplant 304/346-3525
  • Geraniums 304/344-1350
  • Kid Country Toys 304/342-8697
  • Petit Jewelry Designs 304/343-0003

CAPITOL MARKET, INC.
An indoor and outdoor market offering specialty shops inside and farmer's market located outside with seasonal items available year round.
Located at 800 Smith St. in downtown Charleston.
304/344-1905.

CHARLESTON TOWN CENTER
Clendenin, Court, Lee and Quarrier Streets, adjacent to Charleston Civic Center, Charleston Marriott Hotel and Embassy Suites in downtown.
More than 130 stores and restaurants. One of the largest downtown enclosed shopping malls in the United States.
304/345-9525.
Starbucks, Chico's (first WV location) and Ann Taylor Loft (first WV location)

 Pendleton Woolen Mills (first WV location) and Gratzi Italian restaurant


Dudley Farms Plaza
Located at Highway 119S and Green Road, South Charleston. Shops include Kohl's, Goody's, Books-A-Million, Michaels, and several others.

Kanawha Mall 
Convenient one level shopping with 40 stores and eateries, including Elder-Beerman, Gabriel Brothers and Waldenbooks.
Located at 57th St. and MacCorkle Ave., SE, Kanawha City, Ten minutes from downtown Charleston.
304/925-4921.

Nitro Marketplace
Walmart, Lowe's and more.
Exits 47 and 47A on I-64. Goff Mountain Rd. to Lakeview Dr., Cross Lanes.

Riverwalk Plaza 
T.J. Maxx, S&K Menswear, Blockbuster Video in addition to many other shops and eateries.
Located on MacCorkle Avenue, SW, in South Charleston.

Southridge Centre
Stores include Wal-Mart, Sam's Wholesale Club, Fashion Bug and many more.
Located on Corridor G (Rt. 119s), South Charleston.

The Shops at Trace Fork
Marshall's, PetsMart, Dick's Sporting Goods, Circuit City, Target,  Lowe's and Pier 1 Imports, plus several other shops.
Located on Corridor G (Rt. 119S), South Charleston.

TAMARACK
Shop in the largest collection of quality West Virginia crafts, art, gourmet foods, books and recordings.
Exit 45, off I-77, Beckley. 1-88-TAMARACK.

Antiques

Antiques on the Avenue
Open 7 days a week!  More than 10,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles.  
2207 1st Ave., Nitro, WV 25143
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Mon thru Sat and 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Sun.
304/755-2078

Attic Antiques
Open 7 days a week! 
313 D St., South Charleston, WV 25303.
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, & Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thur 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. & Sun 12 p.m. -4 p.m. 
304/744-8975

Elvie's Touch of Heart
108 MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177
Open Tues-Fri 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sat 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
304/722-3174

Kanawha Coin & Relics
Coins & currency, small collectibles and antiques. 
712 Fife St., Charleston, WV 25301
Open Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sat 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
304/342-8081

Nitro Antique Mall
More than 31 vendors with 3 floors of antiques, furniture and collectibles! 
110 21st St., Nitro, WV 25143.
Open Mon-Sat 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Thurs until 8 p.m. and Sun 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
304/755-5002  

The Purple Moon
Specializing in vintage, Mid-20th Century  furnishings, art, and collectibles!
716 Lee St., Charleston,  WV 25301.
Open Tues, Wed, Fri 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thurs 11a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.. 
304/345-0123  

Somewhere in Time Antiques
Find just about anything you're looking for!  With more than 55 vendors carrying various eras of antiques & collectibles. 
307 21st St., Nitro, WV 25143. 
Mon-Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; until 8 p.m. on Thursday and Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
304/755-0734

Split Rail Antiques
Open by chance or appointment only!  Specializing in antique sporting equipment, primitive and turn of the century antiques                    
2580 Benson Drive, Charleston, WV. 
304/342-6084

Tiki's Antique Gallery
Open Mon- Fri 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sat and Sun by chance or appointment only.
1312 Watts St., Charleston, WV.  
304/346-6160

Traces in Time Antiques
Specializing in country primatives. 
2108 2nd Ave., Nitro, WV 25143
January thru August: open Wed- Sat 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and September thru December: Tues-Sat 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
304/755-5528 

Trophy Antiques
Auction & estate sales. Victorian furniture.  
418 Virginia St. W, Charleston, WV.
Open Tues-Fri 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
304/346-3907

To find out more about these and other fine retailers, call the Charleston Convention Bureau at 1-800-733-5469

 

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