Brick House Antiques
Brick House Antiques, 123 E. Washington Street, 304-645-4082. Open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm.
Honnahlee
117 e washington street, 304-645-6123. open 10 am to 5 pm monday through saturday. independent toy store offering the largest selection of toys in the state. if you think your child is intelligent, creative, resourceful, clever, artistic, literary or in any way remarkable, you owe it to yourself to take them there. getting them away from the jane austen action figures and the museum-model wildlife and environmentally safe toys is another story...parents are not immune to the vintage books and toys.
The Open Book
113b e washington street, 304-645-7331. open 10 am to 5 pm monday through saturday. large selection of books on west virginia in the civil war. one section of the store is devoted to west virginia, and her authors. staff is helpful and interested, and amazingly relaxed. they never push you into making a sale.
Plants Etc.
102 s jefferson street, 304-645-6910. open 10 am to 5 pm monday through saturday, and 12 pm to 4 pm on sunday. local handcrafts, and fossils from west virginia and around the world. one of the few places that sells items from pomegranate press and dover books, which is a godsend to parents who want to intelligently engage their children in the car. schoolteachers tend to haunt the place, and for good reason. rock and mineral specimens rub with potted plants, gourdcraft, and jewelry. owner has a corner devoted wooden toys and engaged games. all her wares intend an environmental consciousness and good taste. be sure to check the store out in the spring for the incredible heirloom seeds. here there is no conflict between function and beauty.
Serenity Now Outfitters
207 w washington street, lewisburg, 304-647-9779, [www.serenitynowoutfitters.com]. open monday-saturday 10am to 5pm. kayaks, canoes, and the place where you can find pet supplies for the camper. nature-inspired pieces of art and angling gear. owner's shop is dog-friendly. need a backpack for your dog or winter booties for his paws? collapsible drinking bowl and kibble? you'd best stop here. all fishermen, hikers or outdoorsmen should see this place! owner is an expert on local fishing and will arrange guided fishing trips. have fun trying to stump him with a question about fishing.
Wolf Creek Gallery
112 w washington street, lewisburg, 304-645-5270. open monday-thursday 9:30am to 5:30pm, friday-saturday 9:30am to 6pm and sunday 12pm to 5pm. birkenstocks, excellent clothing and jewelry and small items. it is quite possible to fill a closet of tasteful clothing, down to the shoes, hats, and jewelry, just from this store alone. pleasant staff!
Robert's Antiques
120 e washington street, 304-647-3404, (http://www.robertsantique...). lewisburg's finest antiques and wine shop. it will take you a month of sundays to see everything. a microcosm of surreal beauty and a rare emphasis on "working" antiques. not above putting a vintage hearse in their front window, thankfully for the traveling photographer.
Hazel Boutique
204 w washington street, 304-647-4007, (http://www.hazelboutique.com/). open 10 am to 6 pm monday through saturday, and 12 pm to 5 pm on sunday. boutique offering women's clothing, accessories and intimates.
The Bookstore
104 s jefferson street, 304-645-6910. open 10 am to 5 pm monday through saturday, and 11 am to 4 pm on sunday. scarce, scholarly and out-of-print books, all neatly categorized. the owner is a dry-voiced polymath. he can help you find almost anything. once he waited 5 years to get a certain book for a customer. this is the sort of bookstore few people can find outside of a large city, and the kind of place people write home about. something for everyone who genuinely loves a good read, self-education, and books that stand on their own merit. no cellphones, please, and intelligent political conversation welcomed. ask about private publishing while you're in there.
Old Hardware Gallery
118 w washington street, 304-645-2236. open 9 am to 5 pm monday through saturday, and sundays in december. gift items including blenko glass, fiestaware, folk art and specialty throws. a warm and charming store that is designed along the lines of an art gallery. one needs to stroll through and take their time if they really want to enjoy themselves.
Aggie's Gift Shop
100 w washington street, 304-645-4063, (http://www.aggiesgiftshop.net/). open 10 am to 5 pm monday through saturday. artwork, boyds bears, home accessories, fenton glass, lampshades.
Plaid Eagle Antiques
117 e washington street, lewisburg; 304-645-0000. open monday to saturday 10am to 5pm and sunday by appointment.
Cecilia's Bridal Boutique & Formal Wear
108 e. washington street, lewisburg, 304-645-3633. open on monday to friday 11am to 5pm and saturday 10am to 5pm.
Apricot Lane
Apricot Lane, 213 Gateway Boulevard in Gateway Commons, Lewisburg; 304-645-9084; Open Monday to Thursday 10am to 6pm, Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 12:30 to 5. Gift and Fashion Boutique
The Ruby Rooster Antique Mall
Wv-219, 304-497-2177, (http://www.geocities.com/...). open 10 am to 5 pm monday through saturday. over 8,000 square feet of antiques, furniture and collectibles.
Do Si Do for Kids
112 w. washington street, lewisburg, 304-645-5270. open monday to thursday 9:30am to 5:30 pm, friday and saturday from 9:30am to 6pm and sunday 12pm to 5pm. fun, fashionable designs for play and everyday. no matter how picky the family is at the baby shower, you'll find the answers here. the owner is sharp as mustard and enjoys her work.
Show Your Colors
101 court street, lewisburg, 304-645-0008, [www.showyourcolorswv.com]. open monday-friday 10am to 6pm and saturday 10am to 7pm. speciality store featuring sportswear.
Stonehouse General Store
124 w washington street, lewisburg, 304-647-5300. open monday- saturday 10am to 5pm and sunday 1pm to 5pm.
Specializing in gourmet WV products.
Studio 40
130 w washington street, lewisburg, 304-647-4444; [www.studio40inc.com]. open monday-saturday 10am to 5pm.
Sunflower Soul
203 e washington street, lewisburg, 304-645-7685. open monday- saturday 10am to 5pm. specializing in fun, happy, feel-good gifts and clothing.
Valley Scuba and Sports
425 n jefferson st 304 793-3483
Yes, they scuba in West Virginia. Sporting goods, dive suits, equipment, air tanks and a little of everything from diving magazines, books, swimming safety gear, winter sports, clothing, bikes, models and hobbies, and the best place to go fill up your canister for a round of paintballing mayhem. Owner is a certified diver, safety conscious and an excellent teacher who arranges dive trips to Florida in early spring. A great resource. His merchandise exceeds minimum safety standards whenever possible. If you're headed to Snowshoe for a week of skiing, pull off to VS&S first and see what Mark has on the shelf. The quality consistently outshines the rest. Go get certified in snorkeling and head to Pocahontas County so you can sneak up on the Candy Darters with your rented scuba camera. They're as bright as anything you'll find in a coral reef!
West Farm's Flowers
304-497-3840. a working farm with 120 varieties of flowers. group tours and classes available.
Edith's Health & Speciality Store
114 e washington street, lewisburg, 304-645-7889. open monday to saturday 9:30am to 6pm and sunday 1pm to 5pm. gourmet and health foods, vitamins, supplements, fine body care and gifts. the staff is prepared to answer your questions and help you find what you need. a wide range of goods from bulk spices, sushi fixings, diabetic and gluten-free foods, books, pet food, organic produce and the only real root beer for miles around. these people love what they do, they like people, and it shows.
Greenbrier Valley Mall
75 seneca trail in fairlea, 304-645-6120. 210,000 square feet of space, with over 20 shops and restaurants, including a movie theater.
Art galleries
Harmony Ridge Gallery
209 w washington street, 304-645-4333, (http://www.harmonyisle.com/). open 10 am to 7 pm monday through thursday, 10 am to 9 pm friday and saturday, and 12 pm to 5 pm on sunday. ceramics, jewelry, glass, wood, garden art, metalwork, lighting, furniture, wearable art, paintings and ornaments.
Cooper Gallery
122 e washington street, 304-645-6439 or 888-868-5129, (http://www.coopergallery.com/). sculpture, photography, painting and ceramics, featuring regional and international artists. this is a comfortably-sized gallery with an unusually developed eye for decoration. the coopers carry the attitude that "art is an enriching investment" and it shows.
High Country Gallery & Boutique
122 w washington street, 304-645-5222, (http://www.highcountrylew...). art, fine crafts, art jewelry and clothing, and home accessories. specializing in african and northern chinese fine crafts and antiques. extremely tasteful and inspiring without being expensive. reminiscent of grotesquely overpriced ethnic/art shops in pittsburgh...and nothing approaching those prices!
Tuckwiller Gallery
102 w washington street, 304-645-2070 or 800-343-7386, (http://www.tuckwillergall...). open monday through saturday. paintings, prints and notecards depicting the quiet beauty of pastoral country settings and the natural environment. artists should particularly enjoy his fine detailing and his use of heirloom quilts as part of his farm paintings. on tuesdays say hello to robert tuckwiller himself if you want him to autograph. ask him questions about his first play written for outdoor theater, riders of the flood. he has a third in the works.
Washington Street Gallery
123 w washington street, lewisburg; 304-647-4561, [www.washingtonstgallery.com]. open monday- thursday 11am to 5pm, friday-saturday 11am to 6pm. featuring one-of-a-kind works of comtemporary fine art in clay, painting, handmade furniture and print photography.