Carytown (Richmond)

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Carytown is an urban retail district lining Cary Street at the southern end of the Museum District in Richmond, Virginia. The district includes over 300 shops, restaurants, and offices. Located near The Fan District, the district is known for having a bohemian flair. The area has thrived as a center for high-end, independent retail shops and boutiques, and is also home to one of the city's most beloved institutions, the Byrd Theatre, a restored movie palace that has operated continuously since 1928 and shows second-run films for a famous $2 ticket price. The district is also known to have a significant gay and lesbian population, is host to the annual Carytown Watermelon Festival, and is also host to the annual new years eve ball raising above the byrd theatre.

Some Carytown shops are open seven days a week, but most are opened from 10:00 am to 6:00pm Monday through Saturday. As seasons change or holidays are approaching, shop hours increase.

1 History
2 Shops & Merchants
3 Events
4 Maps
5 External links

[edit] History

The Cary Court shopping center was built in the 1930s and opened for business in 1938. It was Richmond's first shopping center and took hold of the people of Richmond very quickly. This group of stores was especially popular due to the "park and shop" nature it had. As more shops developed on the surrounding property, the entire area became bustling with customers and even tourists.

Many of the shops in Carytown are located in historical buildings. This gives Carytown an older feel to it, and it also shows preservation of history. The buildings had to be repaired and restored after decades in which they were damaged.

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources gives recognition to the Carytown shopping district for its major influence in Virginia's commercial development in the twentieth century.

[edit] Shops & Merchants

Antiques

Apropos Inc. Antiques & Interiors (3400 W. Cary St., 804.340.4740)

Ruth Joffre (3135 W. Cary St., 804.254.3511)

Sheppard Street Antiques (103 S. Sheppard St., 804.355.7454)

Thomas-Hines Antiques (3027 W. Cary St., 804.355.2782)

Apparel, Shoes, Accessories

Bang-On (3035 W. Cary St., 804.359.2264)

Clementine (3118 W. Cary St., 804.358.2357)

Dominion Skateboard (3008 W. Cary St., 804.359.7384)

Ellman's Dancewear (3339 W. Cary St., 804.358.0655)

Eurotrash (3009 W. Cary St., 804.622.EURO)

It's Hip to be Round (3463 W. Cary St., 804.340.1700)

Lex's of Carytown (3020 W. Cary St., 804.355.5425)

Need Supply Co. (3010 W. Cary St., 804.355.5880)

Raylene's Pennyrich (3016 W. Cary St., 804.358.7313)

Peyton Hall (3409 W. Cary St., 804.353.0903)

Philosophie (3132 W. Cary St., 804.355.3102)

The Phoenix (3039 W. Cary St., 804.354.0711)

Pink (3158 W. Cary St., 804.358.0884)

Premiere Inc. (3339 W. Cary St., 804.355.3887)

Que Bella (3105 W. Cary St., 804.249.6110)

Second Debut (3114 W. Cary St., 804.254.7623)

Shirtfresh Inc. (3037 W. Cary St., 804.833-.6887)

Beauty and Personal Care

Atlantic Tanning (3208-A W. Cary St., 804.353.5300)

Le Visage Makeup Boutique (3007 W. Cary St., 804.360.7186)

Look Boutique Salon (3202 W. Cary St., 804.355,5725)

Salon Vivace (3426 W. Cary St., 804.353.1697)

Fitness

Carytown Bicycle Company (3224 W. Cary St., 804.440.2453)

Road Runner Running Store (3222 W. Cary St., 804.353.8365)

Entertainment and Recreation

Blue Oasis Audio (3137 W. Cary St., 804.278.6790)

The Byrd Theatre (2908 W. Cary St., 804.353.9911)

Carytown Dolls & Bears (3457 W. Cary St., 804.204.1545)

Creatures 'n Crooks Bookshoppe (3156 W. Cary St., 804.340.0277)

World of Mirth (3005 W. Cary St., 804.353.8991)

The Yarn Lounge (3003 W. Cary St., 804.340.2880)

Food, Dining, Wine

Babe's Restaurant (3166 W. Cary St., 804.355.9330)

Ben & Jerry's (2901 W Cary St., 804.359.1101)

Bin 22 @ Betsy's (3200 W. Cary St., 804.358.4501)

Can Can Brasserie (3120 W. Cary St., 804.358.7274)

Complete Catering (25-27 N. Belmont Ave., 804.355.7610)

Cookies by Design (3324 W. Cary St., 804.340.5585)

Galaxy Diner (3109 W. Cary St., 804.213.0510)

Ginger (3145 W. Cary St., 804.254.7373)

Mezzanine (3433 W. Cary St.)

Moshi Moshi (3321 W. Cary St., 804.359.1151)

Mrs. Marshall's Carytown Cafe (3125 W. Cary St., 804.355.1305)

One North Belmont (1 N. Belmont Ave., 804.358.0050)

River City Cellars (2931 W. Cary St., 804.355.1375)

Thai Diner Too (3028 W. Cary St., 804.353.9514)

Weezie's Kitchen (3123 W. Cary St., 804.726.1270)

Williams Bakery (3544 W. Cary St., 804.746.8370, (fax)804.746.8311)

Pet Care

Cary Street Veterinary Hospital (3210 W. Cary St., 804.355.9144)

Veterinary Emergency Center (3312 W. Cary St., 804.353.9000)

Financial Services

Dooley & Vicars CPAs (21 S. Sheppard St., 804.355.2808)

First Market Bank (3556 W. Cary St., 804.204.2370)

Jewelry

Bangles & Beads

Jewelers Services (3011 W. Cary St., 804.353.9612)

Schwarzschild Jewelers (3124 W. Cary St., 804.355.2136)

Health Services

Patient First (12 N.Thompson St., 804.359.1337)

Raylene's Pennyrich (3016 W. Cary St., 804.358.7313)

Professional Services

Carytown Law Office, Godwin-Jones & Price (20 S. Auburn Ave., 804.353.5163)

Robert L. Flax, Esq. (8 S. Sheppard St., 804.355.8425)

Napier Realtors ERA (3313 W. Cary St., 804.622.7778)

Richmond Camera (3128 W. Cary St., 804.355.5793)

Spotts & Carneal (11 S. Belmont Ave.)

Tuckaway Ellwood House Child Development Center (3319 Ellwood Ave., 804.355.5093)

The UPS Store (3126 W. Cary St., 804.254.2902)

Home and Garden

Carey Burke Carpets (3115 W. Cary St., 804.355.3512)

The Compleat Gourmet (3030 W. Cary St., 804.353.9606)

EQ3 (3142 W. Cary St., 804.358.4142)

Glass Boat (3220 W. Cary St., 804.358.5596)

Janet Brown Interiors (3140-B W. Cary St., 804.358.9548)

Leo Burke Furniture (3108 W. Cary St., 804.358.5773)

Martin Interior Design (3325 W. Cary St., 804.353.1400)

Murphies (3141 W. Cary St., 804.359.4898)

Old World Accents (3419 W. Cary St., 804.355.0373)

Pirouzan Oriental Rugs (3017 W. Cary St., 804.353.6808)

Richmond Window Corp. (2810 W. Cary St., 804.353.6621)

Ten Thousand Villages (3201 W. Cary St., 804.358.5170)

[edit] Events

Month long sale events take place in different stores in Carytown throughout the year. Certain seasons bring annual sales or festivals. Other events are weekly such as the Knit Night at the Yarn Lounge! from 6:00 to 8:30 on the last Tuesday of every month. As for seasonal sales, Fashion First goes on from February until June on every first Thursday of the month. Alongside Fashion Fist there is a Reggae and Ska event on those same Thursdays at night. Other events are listed below.

February

EUROtrash “Fluent in European Fashion”

The BIGGEST Picture

an environmental film festival

March

Virginia Commonwealth University French film festival

April

Ben & Jerry's Annual Free Cone Day

May

Carytown 10k Run/Walk

August

Watermelon Festival

This is the event Carytown is most known for. It is a big deal for not only those in Richmond but also for those in the surrounding counties or areas of Virginia. In 2008 Carytown will have its 25th Watermelon Festival.

October

Wine Festival

December

New Year's Eve Event

On New Year's Eve Carytown is Richmond's Times Square. There is a ball which droppes when the clock strikes midnight and there are fireworks and parties all around.