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Shopping in and Around the Historic Area
 
            Shopping in the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg is both a learning experience and a means to acquire some wonderful 18th-century possessions. We'll even deliver your purchases to your room at any of the official Colonial Williamsburg hotels or to the Visitor Center.


Historic Area Shops
Imagine buying gifts at the same stores where Washington and Jefferson once shopped. For an authentic 18th-century shopping experience, look no further than our scenic Historic Area. Please call Colonial Williamsburg at (757) 229-1000 and ask for the store by name.
 
 
McKenzie's
Sweets, coffee, tea, and spices reminiscent of the 18th century.

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Colonial Nursery
Heirloom seeds and plants, herbs, flowers, seasonal greens, wreaths, 18th-century clay flower pots, and bird bottles.

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Greenhow Store
Wrought iron, willow baskets, fine imported porcelain, floorcloths, fabrics, cooper's items, tinware, craftsmen's tools, and other goods similar to those sold by Mr. Greenhow in the 18th century.

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Mary Dickinson Shop
Eighteenth-century fashion in the best of taste: petticoats, short gowns, cloaks, mitts, caps, and beautifully decorated straw hats—all made in Williamsburg. Jewelry and ladies’ toiletries as well.

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Colonial Post Office
Reproduction prints, maps, leatherbound books, stationery, quill pens, ink, inkwells, and sealing wax. Purchase stamps; letters and postcards hand-canceled with reproduction 18th-century Williamsburg postmark.

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Golden Ball
Reproductions of precious gemstone rings, earrings, pendants, and charms in sterling silver and 14 karat gold, plus beautifully crafted brass and pewter hollowware. Hand engraving is available on site.

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M. Dubois
The perfect place to find delicacies such as chocolate, sugar, port wine, preserves, and Virginia hams.


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Prentis Store
One-of-a-kind items, handmade by our skilled tradespeople using 18th-century tools and techniques. Browse among richly handcrafted leather goods, iron hardware, and reproduction pottery.
Buy products online

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Raleigh Tavern Bakery
Gingerbread cakes, ham biscuits, root beer, apple cider, and other treats.

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Tarpley's Store
Toys, games, candies, period clothing, hats, and jewelry for children of all ages.

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Tickets, Treasures, & Books
Many historical publications, logo apparel, games; guest service items, such as cameras and film; admission tickets to all buildings, carriage rides, evening programs.

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Market Square
An open-air market area selling baked goods and refreshments, toys, hats, pottery, and baskets. Also, rentals of 18th-century costumes for boys and girls and auctions of new goods from Historic Area stores.

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Shops Near the Historic Area
Gift shops tucked into our resort properties offer the utmost selection and convenience to our guests.




Please call Colonial Williamsburg at (757) 229-1000 and ask for the store by name or telephone extension number.

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DeWitt Wallace
Gifts, reproductions, publications and recordings reflecting the current museum exhibitions and programs. Ext. 2937

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Williamsburg Inn Gift Shop
Exquisite gifts and decorative accessories that bring the elegance of the Inn home. Ext. 2574

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Golden Horseshoe Gold & Green Course Pro Shops
A large selection of apparel for men and women and gift items for avid golfers. Ext. 8470 or 7767

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Williamsburg Booksellers
A wide selection of books, CDs, and DVDs on the Revolutionary War and other colonial topics, plus gifts and general-interest publications.
(757) 565-8450

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Souvenir central for games, toys, gifts, food, and Colonial Williamsburg logo apparel, as well as costumes. Ext. 2751

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