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Williamsburg, VA
Best Specialty Shops (Shopping)
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Bookpress, Ltd. |
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1304 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-229-1260 |
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Description:
WILLIAMSBURG. For serious collectors, this is nirvana! With an incredible selection of books, maps and prints, this shop demands that you allow for time to browse and discuss items with the very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Prices are wide ranging – there are items from $35 to over $4,000. There is a wonderful catalog you can subscribe to or view online. The Bookpress has raised the level of selling books and artifacts to an art form, and it is reflected in their merchandise – so enjoy your visit. Open on weekends by appointment only. |
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Civil War Shop |
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(Shopping - Specialty Shops) |
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1441 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-253-1155 |
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WILLIAMSBURG. This interesting collectibles shop specializes in Civil War artifacts. Not everything is antique – there are some marvelous CDs, clothing and paintings. There is something in every price range, from small pieces for kids to pewter chess sets and replica guns and swords. The owner is knowledgeable and laid-back and loves talking about where he finds the historic collectibles. |
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Craft House Market Square |
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(Shopping - Specialty Shops) |
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402 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg 23185 • 800-446-9240 |
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COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG. Owned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, this is the shop for Colonial Williamsburg reproductions. This location in Merchants Square sells items that you will see throughout the historical area. From brass decorative items to bedding and rugs, this store has marvelous 21st-century samples of 18th-century goods. The quality is high and the staff helpful. The flagship Craft House is next to the Williamsburg Inn and has a garden section. If you go to only a few shops, this should be one of them. |
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Lenox Factory Outlet |
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(Shopping - Specialty Shops) |
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3032 Richmond Rd Patriot Plaza Premium Outlets, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-565-0800 |
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You can get great prices on Lenox, Dansk, Department 56 and Gorham here. Better than many of the Lenox outlet shops across the country, this store features some of the historical selection and even some White House pieces. Good merchandise and good values at the Patriot Plaza Premium Outlets make this a worthwhile stop. |
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Master Craftsmen Shop |
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255 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg 23185 • 800-866-7458 |
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With an on-site workshop and their own stamp, this small place has exquisite jewelry and other small items. Their pewter Christmas ornaments, called the Peaceable Kingdom Collection, feature beautiful small animals ranging from dolphins to lambs to ducks, and they can be used as ornaments or necklaces. The quality of the merchandise and the friendly staff make you feel like you have gone back in time. They offer a prompt engraving service. |
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Shirley Pewter Shop |
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(Shopping - Specialty Shops) |
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417 Duke of Gloucester St Merchants Square, Williamsburg 23185 • 800-550-5356 |
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WILLIAMSBURG. Pewter is synonymous with Colonial times, and Shirley Pewter Shop has wonderful reproduction designs, many of which are produced at the workshop on Jamestown Road. Items include lamps, dinnerware and tableware, and most pieces can be engraved in a day. The shop also has excellent limited-edition pieces and works from over 40 other manufacturers. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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The Christmas Shop |
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W Duke of Gloucester St Merchants Square, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-229-2514 |
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COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG. This is not just another Christmas Shop. The merchandise and the staff are equally delightful and make you want to look at Christmas items even in July. They have marvelous Williamsburg ornaments and also imported ones from Italy. A small place with a big selection! |
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User Rating: 8.6 / 10
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TK Asian Antiquities |
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(Shopping - Specialty Shops) |
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1654 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-229-7720 |
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This shop is chock-full of beautiful oriental items – the porcelains are exquisite and the furniture a unique change from the English items that dominate this area. The stock does change, so you never know what you will find here except for a wonderful, knowledgeable staff. Closed 12pm-1pm every day. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Williamsburg Antique Mall |
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(Shopping - Specialty Shops) |
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500 Lightfoot Rd, Williamsburg 23188-9009 • 757-565-3422 |
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The 45,000 square feet of space and the 400 dealers at this antique mall are well organized, and it is a good thing since the place is so huge. You are greeted at the door by lots of smaller items in cases while the larger pieces are located toward the back. Many, many out-of-state trucks with U-Hauls inhabit the parking lot, making for some serious trading going on here. You could easily spend a day here browsing for collectible gifts or something for yourself! There are numerous restrooms and a small cafe. |
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