Shoppers who love boutique shopping may find Carytown irresistible. Dubbed a “mile of style,” Carytown is eight blocks of unique retail shops located near the Museum District in Richmond’s near West End.
Quirky, upscale, homemade, trendy, bohemian – lots of words are used to describe Carytown by people who have been there. It’s a district with a mood-altering ambience.
Most of the 300+ shops in Carytown are independently owned and operated. Grocers, coffee shops, restaurants, jewelers, salons, clothing, furnishings, vintage and a whole lot more awaits the visitor.
Carytown Events
Events big and small are standard fare for Carytown. There’s the Sidewalk Sale each May – look for deep discounts on the pink tablecloths outside. The Carytown 10K Run/Walk is also held in May
Carytown First is held the first Thursday of each month – that’s when merchants offer special deals and also events like tastings and workshops.
Come August people flock to what may be the world’s largest watermelon festival. Then there’s a wine festival held each October, and New Year’s Eve in Carytown has become a tradition for many people.
Byrd Theatre
A beloved Carytown institution is the Byrd Theatre, a grand movie palace that has operated continuously since 1928. Now a state and national historic landmark, the Byrd still provides live Saturday night performances on an original Mighty Wurlitzer.
The Cary Court Shopping Center was built in the 1930s, a first for Richmond and a draw to shoppers and even tourists captivated by the idea of park and shop strip shopping. It is now officially recognized for its inaugural role in commercial development.
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