West Virginia 2008 Official State Travel Guide - (Page 34) REPORTS SHOPPING Wonderful West Virginia by Monica Orosz From left to bottom right: Shopping at Tamarack , Eggplant in Charleston and MountainMade in Thomas . b gh UNIQUE treasures ForSALE For more information on the state’s unique arts and crafts, including where to buy them, visit www.WVtraditions.com. Girlfriends shopping at Stonewall Resort . West Virginia offers shoppers everything from enclosed malls to Appalachian artisan centers and many galleries and specialty shops in-between. Some highlights: Visit downtown’s The Purple Moon (716 Lee St.) for funky 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s art and furnishings, or Taylor Books (226 Capitol St.) for coffee and browsing in the stacks. Cross the South Side Bridge to the Bridge Road Shops, such as Cornucopia (912 Bridge Road), packed to the gills with garden ornaments, jewelry, wearables and more, or Eggplant (1011 Bridge Road), with its mix of gift items and collectibles, specialty sauces and seasonings and Vera Bradley quilted bags. Call 800-733-5469 or visit www.charlestonwv.com. Flatwoods a Charleston b Flatwoods Factory Stores is located smackdab in the middle of the state, 60 miles north of Charleston on Interstate 79, and features several name-brand stores. Worthy of a quick stop anytime for famous West Virginia wares is Everything Fiesta, where you don’t want to miss a back room chock full of bargain seconds. Open every day except Christmas, New Year’s, Easter and Thanksgiving. Call 304-756-3966 or visit www.flatwoodsfactorystores.com. a Lewisburg h This charming Greenbrier County town is dotted with galleries and specialty shops. Take exit 169 from Interstate 64. Don’t miss the medical museum inside Robert’s Antiques. Call 800-833-2068 or visit www.greenbrierwv.com, which includes a printable brochure and map. Beckley h The red-peaked roof of Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia invites a stop at exit 45 of Interstate 77/64 in Beckley. Inside, you’ll see juried items from artisans throughout West Virginia, along with regular artisan demonstrations. Purchase West Virginia-made items from rings to rugs, sculptures to carved spoons, but leave time to stop by the cafeteria-style restaurant featuring gourmet foods and managed by chefs from The Greenbrier. Open every day except Christmas. Call 1-88-TAMARACK or visit www.tamarackwv.com. Thomas g Stop along Highway 32 in ski country at Thomas to visit MountainMade, tucked in a renovated historic building. Find West Virginia-made products from textiles to pottery. Open seven days a week. Call 877-MTN-MADE or visit www.mountainmade.com. Handmade Appalachian quilt. 34 1 - 8 0 0 - C A L L W VA http://www.WVtraditions.com http://www.flatwoodsfactorystores.com http://www.charlestonwv.com http://www.greenbrierwv.com http://www.mountainmade.com http://www.tamarackwv.com
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