Most malls are dying. This one doesn't seem to be with the usual anchors and in between stores and…read morevery few cell phone repair shops. I only noticed one or two storefronts "in transition" and that's unusual these days. Charlottesville Fashion Square is the town shopping mall. Shaped like a large plus sign with the anchors at the main four points. JC Penney, Belk (times two) and Sears. The mall is on one level and is surrounded by parking. Most of the entrances will be through one of those anchor stores and there are three others that are not. There is also a spot in the back for local bus service. Other than being very well populated, the mall is in good condition with good lighting, smooth floors and lots of spots in the middle to sit and wait for your wife to buy her stuff.

As far as malls go, Fashion Square is pretty fair. It seems better already (as far as available…read moreshops) than when I originally moved to Cville three years ago. There are still a few vacant storefronts which always feels a bit sad, but at least one or two of them have signs that something is coming soon. There is a decent selection of restaurants, though I've never eaten at any of them. I do usually prefer an actual food court, to keep the food and eating folks separate from the clothing shops, maybe just because that's what I'm used to, but it feels weird to have all the tables with people eating right outside other kinds of shops. I think Fashion Square just isn't big enough to have a full designated food court area. Otherwise the main mall areas, bathrooms and stores all seem clean and well-kept. I have only visited the mall maybe 3 or 4 times, and usually for one or two specific shops, but it's always a kinda fun blast from the past to wander around a mall for a bit of time.

Definitely a cute shop to visit! You won't leave empty handed since there is something for everyone…read moreat this shop. I've been here a couple of times and never have been disappointed.

I could probably spend hours browsing all the delightful goods contained in O'Suzannah, a lovely…read moregift shop downtown. Hmm, it was right on the Downtown Mall but seems to have moved just off of it. Anyway, there are actually not too many locally-made items and some goods were a wee bit expensive, but overall, it's swell. Everything is laid out so thoughtfully and colorfully, and the whole shop's just so pretty to look at!

Super cute store one of my favorite thrift stores in town, great selection and great prices. They…read morealso have some designer brands!

I have been buying secondhand clothing and locally-made vendor goods from Darling x Dashing for a…read morefew years now (and consigning my own clothes just to end up buying more than I brought in ), and I have also hosted multiple "sip and shop" pop-ups as a representative for a nearby winery. It's an adorable shop run by an amazing group of incredible, caring people who put a great deal of time and effort into curating a welcoming environment for people from all walks of life. They are very selective about the items that they agree to consign, so shoppers have a ton of high-quality, in-style options to choose from. It's honestly dangerous to go in there because there is always something cute that I MUST have; however, if you have a clothing problem like I do, when you're not buying new, you can at least shop with a clean conscience! On the other end, the consignment process is simple, clear, and quick, and you are reasonably compensated when your items sell, especially if you opt for store credit payout. The dressing rooms are honestly my favorite part. When you walk in, you're greeted by hundreds of sticky notes with positive affirmations posted by other shoppers. It's like the positivity and immediate camaraderie you find in the womens' restroom at a club (but without all of the bottom-shelf liquor). Shop small, and shop secondhand!

The window of Bittersweet is always adorable and they occasionally have some great pieces. I love…read morethat they sell For Love and Lemons. There's some really nice stuff in the store but there's also a lot of lower quality items that are not a joy to try on. Definitely make sure to check out the quality before buying from here because it is very hit or miss.

Walked in and was immediately asked to use their hand sanitizer. I politely said no thank you and…read morethe associate tried to force me to take the sanitizer. She said it's "all natural" I said I'm not using it, it's not good to use sanitizer all the time. No thank you. She said we prefer that everyone uses it and I said no, I'm leaving. With all of the actual science that's out, the fact that you have to use poisonous, toxic "sanitizer" that's only 62% (which is not even optimal for killing germs, 70-71% is) is not even effective. WHY are you forcing people to use it? It's NOT scientific, it's NOT effective and NOT necessary. Stop harassing potential customers. It's such poor taste.

The selection of stores at Barracks is just the right mix. You've got a couple of great coffee…read morespots, good food options, and some really great shops. Parking is normally pretty easy to find but as we head towards the holidays, it's getting VERY busy.

Barracks Road Shopping Center is really nice with a variety of shops for array of customers. Truly…read morethere is something for everyone at this place. I love the water fountain near the restaurants, that's a beautiful touch. My biggest complaint is the parking lot, it's truly like a maze and there are many people not paying proper attention (to honest - that is me sometimes). I just which there was a smoother way of getting in and out. They have added some new places like soma, party store, and Warby Parker. It's very nice!!

Good selection of interesting, clean clothes. The staff are friendly and helpful. Wilder is…read moredefinitely on my list of places to visit periodically.

I love a good second hand store. And that's what ReThreads is!…read moreI sometimes need to remind myself that places like this exist, because it's easy to think of buying your clothes new, but there's a great selection at ReThreads so next time I want to buy an outfit for an event or something, I'll check here first! Second hand is great on the wallet and the world! I was only going in to browse this time, as I had no immediate need for anything (in fact we're just about to move, so I'm trying to purge, not gain anything else) but I was tempted by a few things still! On top of secondhand clothing, shoes, and jewelry they also have a selection of local goods/crafts for sale including soaps, other toiletries and jewelry. Nice little shop, definitely worth a look-see.

I like TJ Maxx. Different locations have items you might not find at another store. The strip mall…read morehas several stores. This is easy to find and get a parking space. I usually focus on handbags, accessories and travel items. There are usually sale items on display. Be alert in the parking lot. Not everyone is paying attention.

My wife loves TJ Maxx, so I have been to my share of them. This one has the usual myriad amount of…read morehome goods. However there was much merchandise on the floor and it was littered with fallen clothes and hangers and items in the wrong section. Our cashier said they are very short staffed. Charlottesville Virginia location.

Long brick lined path lined both sides with shops. Shops of skateboards, tea, coffee, vintage…read moreclothes, new clothes, theater, cover band nightclub, ice cream, atm, escape room, pinball arcade, city hall, eyebrow tattoo, united bank, Bank of America bank, sandwich shops, Thai food, Nepal Tibet food, Italian red, burger place, brewery pubs , city hall and a big pavilion for outdoor events. Also a long chalkboard to write messages. And a horse carousel for kids next to a discovery play spot. The city hall bldg had a neat 3D sculpture embedded in the wall of 3 presidents. It was a sunny day but one side of the walk path has perfect shade all along it from the buildings

The Historic Downtown Mall is a must see when visiting Charlottesville, NC. There are several…read morenearby garages and parking lots so we didn't have any issues finding parking g. The area has many shops, bars, and restaurants throughout the Downtown Mall. We grabbed some dinner and made for a lovely evening. There were even street performers out. https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/directory/charlottesville-historic-downtown-mall/

Buyer beware!!! I went shopping and explained to the sales person I had a limited budget. She kept…read morebringing me clothes & I kept trying them on. I told her I definitely wanted one outfit (Approx $300) and she said these all look so good on you. I said I can't afford it all. Family was waiting while she rung them up. Told me, "just put it on your credit card." (she was high pressure sales insistent). I came back the next business day to return 1/2 of what I purchased and she pointed to a little sign on the cluttered counter and said - "we don't do refunds, only store credit!" However, I live in Texas therefore, lessoned learned. Buyer beware. She knew my dilemma and limited budget. I had to meet up with family for a graduation. She didn't help me or inform me that the purchase was not returnable. BTW, nothing was worn, all tags on and in original bag. Disappointed.

One of the best customer service I've ever had. Beautiful authentic product and great gifts for…read moreeveryone. Thanks for your great help and time, Natalie