Fayetteville

Park your car and walk! All these shops are within easy walking distance of each other.  We are starting our tour at the south end of town, down past Cathedral Cafe.

Wisteria’s Gifts - Located at the south end of town underneath the Stars and Stripes Barbershop is a charming, immaculate gift shop filled to the brim with a wide variety of collectibles, Vera Bradley purses, candles, crafts, chimes, flags and antiques. 304-574-3678

Enjoyed Again -  Everyone enjoys a good junk shop with lots of shabby chic items to root through.  Just up the street from Wisteria’s.  Sorry, no number.

Stone Goddess -  This shop is new to town and lots of fun.  Rocks, fossils, minerals, jewelry and more. 304-574-3355

Catheral Cafe Gift Shop - Located in the loft upstairs is a killer little  gift shop including jewelry, cool belts and purses, eco-tees, wooden toys and more.  304-574-0202 

Trillium Gifts and Books - Located several doors up from Cathedral Cafe. This shop boasts a beautiful selection of Blenko glass, handmade toys, instruments, pottery, crafts and the best West Virginia book selection we've ever seen.   304-574-0202

Swirl - Fayetteville's new ice cream and candy parlor also offers whimsical toys guaranteed to fascinate any child. Browse while you enjoy your ice cream.  Their homemade pies are heaven! 304-574-3005

The Bead Rush-  Brand new this season!  Willa has done a remarkable job turning this small space into a gem of a bead and jewelry shop.  Her unusual bead selection and lovely designs are worth a look.  Located next to the Historic Fayette Theatre.  Open 11-7 Tues-Sunday.  304-574-6917

The Hobbit Hole - Brand new.  Across the street from the Historic Fayette Theatre you will find an eclectic assortment of well-priced merchandise, from vintage dresses to handmade furniture, from photographs to bowls made from old records.  Jody and Jen have a great sense of cool.  No phone.

Studio B Gallery and Gifts - This terrific gallery has relocated to the end of Keller Ave. across from Dirty Ernie's.  This gallery features West Virginia painters, ceramicists, and photographers as well as the most interesting selection of beer and wine in the area. You'll find a wide variety of price points.  Local kids are obsessed with the glass animals.  304-574-9100

Marathon Bicycle Company   Fayetteville's other terrific bike shop.  Adam sells Gary Fisher, Trek, Cannondale, Rocky Mountain and Miracle.  Rent a bench/tools if you want to wrench on your bike.  Get the scoop on the upcoming freeride park here. Enquire about group rides.  304-574-233

Water Stone Outdoors Quality Gear and Friendly Advice.  That has been our tagline for 15 years and that is what you will find.  We have a full line of outdoor gear. Large selection of climbing shoes and gear. Everything you need for camping, backpacking, rafting, and messing around outside. Our staff can help you get oriented. 574-2425

Ben Franklin - Over 50 years in business!  We love this place because they have everything.  Best craft department in the area.   Right off Court Square. 574-0700

New River Antique Mall - Located in the old Daniel's Fresh Mart building, next to the Post Office.  We are happy to welcome this new assortment of 34 vendors to town.  Each booth offers an eclectic selection of antiques and collectibles. Open seven days a week during summer season.  304-574-4680

New River Bikes.  This great full service local bike shop is now your source for all your skateboarding needs as well.   Sales, service, rentals, tours, and plenty of good info. Interested in the local riding? Stop by and get the scoop. Lots of the latest cool toys to check out from Specialized, Kona, Yakima, and much more.  Enquire about group rides.  304-574-BIKE

River Village Boutique -This new shop is located at 115 E. Maple, a block from town square. Interesting clothing, fabrics, gifts, hammocks and more make this cool shop well worth a visit. 304-574-6900

ACE Adventure Gear - Located a mile down Fayette Station Rd. in the old Rivers Rafting complex, this is the area's only boat shop.  Loads of boats to shop or demo and a great selection of paddles, spray skirts and accessories.  304-574-1900

North of the New River Gorge Bridge

Canyon Rim Gifts - Located across the street from the National Park Service’s Canyon Rim Visitor Center, this is the areas largest knick-knack gift/fudge shop (shoppe?)  You know what we are talking about—where you go for that great cheesy stuff kids love.  574-3818

Blue Smoke Specialties - Ansted is a sleepy little town but worth a visit.  Blue Smoke is one of their stand-out, award winning businesses.  Tours available.  658-3800

Gauley River Pottery - Located a ¼ mile off Rt. 19 on Mt. Lookout Road, this cool business, started by a pair of kayakers from the whitewater industry, is fun to visit.  Mary and John and their three kids have created a dream come true.  And their pottery is beautiful.  Tour the studio and watch them work.  872-2841, 872-0244  

To the South: Beckley and Oak Hill

Tamarack - This must-see attraction is south of the bridge, in Beckley. They claim to have the Best of West Virginia and we agree.  A large, unique building houses an amazing selection of handcrafted furniture, jewelry, pottery, toys, instruments, and much more. You can’t miss it for all the signs.  256-6843

Antique Shops

New River Antique Mall -Fayetteville's best antique destination.  34 vendors.  Open 7 days a week in summer.  304-574-4680

Antiques at Aides -Located in an old department store in Historic downtown Mt. Hope, this is one of the largest and best antique shops in Fayette County.  Great bargains, great selection.  304-877-2088

New River Gorge Antiques and Collectibles - You’ll see their billboard from Rt. 19, north of Rt. 60.  This place has a great selection of primitive cabinets, breakfronts, antiques and glassware. 658-3600

Collectibles, Reproductions Within (CRW) - This shop carries antiques, fiesta ware, glassware, and collectibles.  Located in Summersville.  872-7387

Ansted Antiques - You’ll find an interesting assortment of stuff, some of which is overpriced.  Located on the main drag in Ansted.  Park in front and honk to get the owner to let you in!  Sorry, no number!

Enjoyed Again - Fayetteville’s shabby chic destination.  Lots of stuff to root through.  Sorry, no number.