Shopping and retail in West Virginia offer a delightful experience that highlights the state’s rich Appalachian heritage and vibrant arts scene. From charming small-town boutiques to bustling artisan markets, shoppers can discover unique handcrafted goods, locally made jewelry, and traditional Appalachian arts that reflect the region’s cultural roots. Many towns, like Lewisburg and Shepherdstown, boast galleries and craft shops where visitors can purchase one-of-a-kind pottery, quilts, and woodwork made by skilled local artists. Whether exploring quaint downtown shops or seasonal craft fairs, shopping in West Virginia is a wonderful way to support local artisans and take home a piece of authentic Appalachian craftsmanship.
In its second summer in the historic White Oak depot at Oak Hill, W.Va., The Depot Produce & More is increasing its variety of fresh produce and introducing a weekly service through which customers may pre-order produce for pick-up or delivery. Grocer Joyce Brenemen, who reopened the store May 1, said she and her husband, … Read more
More than a dozen antiques shops are operating in the New River Gorge Region — a critical mass that’s attracting an increasing audience of antiquers to southern West Virginia. According to Drema Wood, owner of D&K Collectibles, one of four antiques businesses operating in Fayetteville (including an antiques mall), the regional market is strong and growing … Read more
Increased storefront space and a growing demand for antiques more than doubled traffic through an Oak Hill antiques store over the past year. Jack Kelley, co-owner of J&J Antiques and More, says he thinks the move into a larger location one door along Main Street is part of the reason business has blossomed, though he … Read more
