Shopping in Charleston

Whether you are looking to update your wardrobe, your dorm room, or find gifts to send home, Charleston offers many options. There are unique shops downtown that are owned by local entrepreneurs offering great gifts, art, clothing, and books. There are also many national chains around the area as well.

 

The Shops at Kanawha, just a short drive from campus features both AT&T and T-Mobile stores; Gabriel Brothers, Dollar Tree, and even a gourmet beef jerky store. There is a Department of Motor Vehicles office located here as well. Across McCorkle Avenue from The Shops is a Lowe’s.

Southridge Center/Dudley Farms Plaza/Shops at Trace Fork offers a wide range of shopping opportunities. From WalMart, Sam’s and Target; to Dick’s Sporting Goods and Cabellas; to Home Goods, Office Max, Lowe’s, Kohls, Books a Million, Michael’s and more.

South Charleston has Riverwalk Plaza, with a TJ Maxx, Dollar Tree, Kroger, Sally’s Beauty, and more. It also offers visitors unique shops, consignment shops, and an antique mall.

 

Downtown Charleston is a great option for gifts, with Oddbird Emporium, Buck and Bette’s, Taylor Books, Bear Wood Company and the Capitol Market. There are also antique shops, jewelry stores, art stores, consignment shops, and more.

Travel to South Hills for slightly more upscale options, including Eggplant, Geraniums, Petit Jewelry, and more.

 

Thrifting? You’ll find a Goodwill and a ReStore in Charleston, and a Plato’s Closet and Heart & Hand Shop in South Charleston.

 

You’ll also find one of a kind shops nearby, including Budget Tapes and Records, Charleston Yarn Company, and the WV Museum Gift Store.

 

Did you know? Famous Charlestonians include Jennifer Gardner, Astronaut Jon McBride, special effects artist Robert “RJ” Haddy, along with famous West Virginians, including Don Knotts, Jerry West, Steve Harvey, Brad Paisley, Kathy Mattea, Homer Hickam, Chuck Yeager, and Landau Eugene Murphy, among others.