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SHOPS IN OLDE TOWNE:
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http://www.oldetowneportsmouth.com

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ANTIQUES:

Antique Adventures
507 High St., 757-621-8553.
www.antiqueadventuresltd.com
E-mail: portspdb@verizon.net
portspdb@antiuqeadventures.com
Fine Tiffany and Co. collection, vast selection of clocks, estate jewelry, sterling, glass, and many other collectibles.


Bert & Zelda's Wooden Things
525 High St., 757-399-0508
Experience how shopping can be fun, informative, and even inspired. Wide and eclectic selection of antiques, collectibles, Indonesian furniture reproductions and architectural salvage. Specializes in turning beautiful old pieces into functional new forms. They also carry treasures as varied as Phillips planes, Tiffany style lamps, Singer sewing cabinets and authentic Biggs furniture for your perusal.


Fabulous Finds & Designs

509 Washington St., 757-393-3455
Specializes in one-of-a-kind restored furniture that has been reupholstered and redesigned. Also sells gifts, accessories and antiques.

High Street Antiques
632 High St., 757-397-9007
www.simplepleasures.com
Features Hampton Roads' largest selection of Depression glass, elegant glassware, Fiesta and Hall. discontinued crystal pattern registry.

Nearthebay Antiques
310 High St., 757-393-3301
www.nearthebayantiques.com

Offers antiques, collectibles, jewelry (old & new), crystal, sterling silver, lamp
s, rugs, hand tools, sheet music, books, postcards, nautical items and many delightful treasures. 


Nelson Arnold Antiques

614 High St., 757-397-7100
Specializes in antique furniture, lamps and chandeliers, oriental rugs, and decorative arts.

Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery
629 High St.
, 757-399-5012
www.skipjacknauticalwares.com
askus@skipjacknauticalwares.com
Visit Hampton Roads premier marine gallery featuring an exceptional blend of marine art, maritime antiques, nautical furnishings & authentic nautical decor. Featuring exceptional works of art from regional and national contemporary marine artists in a range of media including Jim Bolland, Michael Goodwin, Richard Moore, Erick Marshall Murray, Patrick O’Brien, and David Weiss. Voted one of five Most Popular Hampton Roads Places for three years running on Hampton Roads.com!


The Queen Bees
425 High St., 757-397-3939
Antiques, collectibles, decorative items and gifts.


Way Back Yonder Antiques
620 High St., 757-398-2700
www.waybackyonderantiques.com
sales@waybackyonderantiques.com
6,000 square feet of quality antiques, including furniture, silver, estate jewelry, Flow Blue, clocks, estate linens, glass, rugs, paintings, prints and more. Experienced and professional dealers with one the largest selections of 18th & 19th Century antique furniture, glass, silver, jewelry, china, and accessories in the Hampton Roads area.

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ART:

The Art Collective
429 High St., 757-620-8151
E-mail: jpatedesign@cox.net

A partnership among four professional artists whose purpose is to create, display, and sell original fine art and fine craft. Each artist has her own individual style and subject matter; however, they all work together to maintain this beautiful and elegant space in Olde Towne Portsmouth. In addition to promoting their own work, the Art Collective also periodically hosts temporary shows of varying artists and media.

Olde Towne Art Studio
The premier art studio serving the Hampton Roads community, located in historic Olde Towne Portsmouth. We offer everything from studio rentals and supplies to classes. Olde Towne Art has affordable classes, from beginner to advanced for both children and adults. With 25 studios, a display gallery, and a full line of art supplies in our storefront, we're here to support your every creative need. We have everything you need in one convenient location! The artists' studios are open 9a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The supply shop is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. M-Sat.
Location: 501-505 High St.
Information: (757) 673-2667
www.oldetowneart.com
kclark33@yahoo.com


Riverview Gallery

1 High St., 757-397-3207
www.riverviewgallery.com
E-mail: potrafka@hotmail.com
Collection of original line crafts and art representing over 300 North American artists, exhibiting in this beautiful riverfront gallery. The wonderful collection includes pottery, raku, blown glass, stained glass, metal sculpture, photography, jewelry, paintings, fountains and Judaica.


Visual Art Center - TCC at Olde Towne

340
High St., 757-822-1888
Gallery space open daily for visitors to Tidewater Community College's high-tech art school.

Vincent Hester Gallery
607 High St., 757-397-7173
Web site: www.vincenthestergallery.com
E-mail: vincenthestergallery@verizon.net
Michael and Barbara Vincent Hester renovated this 100-year-old building in the Historic District of Olde Towne and turned it into an art gallery. The gallery represents the work of local, regional and national artists. Exclusive to the gallery is the silver sailboat pendants, designed by the family. With the sale of each pendant, a portion of the proceeds goes to the Bon Secours Hospice Volunteers Program. Home of "First Friday" ~ fresh art and live music.
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FLORISTS:

Bowman's Garden Center
315 Green St., 757-393-2070
Features garden art, terracotta, cast iron, fresh-cut flowers, orchid plants, home fragrances, gifts for every budget, and full-service nursery.

Plumeria Florist and Gifts
462 Washington St., 757-398-1650 or 866-811-6995
Offers fresh cut flowers, wedding consultations, holiday arrangements, funeral packaages, corporate gifts, silk arrangements and balloons. 

Simply Victorian
604 Court St., 757-397-9400
Specializes in Victorian flowers, baskets, and gifts.
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MUSEUM GIFT SHOPS:

Children's Museum of Virginia Gift Shop
221 High St., 757-397-4016
After experiencing the largest children's museum in Virginia, visit its gift shop and bring something home to make the memories last.


Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum Gifts
2 High St., 757-393-8591
Offers a collection of books on naval history, Portsmouth, the Tidewater area, as well as other gifts.


The Courthouse Galleries Gift Shop
420 High St., 757-393-8543
Porcelain, jewelry, stationary, other gifts.


The Final Score
206 High St., 757-393-8031
The Final Score sells souvenir merchandise with the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum logo on it, along with children's items like books, puzzles, games, etc. They also sell collegiate apparel and merchandise. They sell books on most of the sports featured at the VSHFM and books about the Hall of Fame inductees. There's also an area in the gift shop that sells nothing but Washington Redskins items.

Visitor Information Center Gift Shop

6 Crawford Parkway, 757-393-5111
Wide selection of T-shirts and other gifts

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PHARMACIES:

Olde Towne Drug Center Pharmacy
600 High St. (757) 393-4039
This neighborhood pharmacy is family owned and operated. It offers free delivery, film developing, Lottery, notary, money orders, UPS, cards, gifts, and groceries.

NEWSPAPERS:

Starboards (Coffee Kiosk)
A local landmark since 2004, Starboards offers Olde Towne's largest selection of daily, weekly and Sunday newspapers: The Virginian-Pilot, The Daily Press, The Richmond Times-Dispatch, USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times, Barron's, Investor's Business Daily and Portfolio Weekly. Military newspapers available. Olde Towne postcards and postage stamps. Enjoy Seattle's Best Coffee®, espresso, latté, and cappuccino - all brewed with natural spring water. Visitor information and services include local maps, visitor guides, brochures and restaurant menus and referrals. Free wireless Internet access. Located at High Street Landing across from the Elizabeth River Ferry (corner of High and Water streets at 101 High St.), 757-478-0056. info@starboards.biz or www.starboards.biz 
Starboards (Coffee Kiosk)
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SERVICES:

Albano Cleaners
321 High St., 757-399-9690
Offers all dry-cleaning services.

All Nails
1124 London Blvd., 757-391-0436
www.allnails.net
Complete nail care by professionals. Walk-ins welcome.

Fleming's Gym
305 High St., 757-399-6633
Get fit and achieve your goals with cardiovascular training, strength training, membership programs and a personal trainer to lead the way.

High Street Copies & Graphics 
333 High St., 757-399-3301
Custom designers and fabricators specializing in graphic design, logos, banners, signs, custom invitations and more.

Olde Towne Salon  
610 Court St., 757-399-3151
For an up-town look, come to Olde Towne Salon.

Pam's Hair Designers
434-A Green St., 757-397-3784
Features day spa services: manicures, pedicures, licensed massage therapist, Dermabrasion, and L.E.D. photo facials.

Totally Pampered Day Spa 
604-1/2 High St., 757-399-1578
Specializing in therapeutic massage, facials, ear waxing, body wraps, and waxing.

Travel Designers 
119 High St., 757-399-0111
www.traveldesignersinc.com
Services the corporate and leisure traveler.

U-Save Car & Truck Rental 
1201 Airline Blvd., 757-397-4533
Serving the driving needs of Portsmouth for more than 30 years.

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SPECIALTY:

Anderson-Wright Rooms & Garden

622 High St., 757-398-0990
Fine garden furnishings in an Old World setting.

Crockin Furniture
215 High St., 757-399-2463
Specializes in quality furniture, accessories, and gift items with friendly, knowledgeable service and affordable prices

Cycle Classics
427 High St., 757-393-4498
This shop has a nice selection of vintage lightweight bikes


Dollar General
326 High St., 757-393-0295
General merchandise store

Dominion Ten
331 High St., 757-673-0559
Skate shop offering top-of-the-line decks, trucks, wheels, shoes and other skate equipment. 

Harvey T's
341 High St., 757-673-2900
An organic and natural grocery offering vegan, vegetarian, kosher, gluten-free, dairy-free and low sodium items. Also carries an extensive wine and cheese selection, along with sandwiches, wraps and hot soups.

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Hometown Computers
613 High St., 757-398-3443
Sells and services computers and computer accessories. Moving to 722 County Street in Spring 2008.


Kitchen Koop

638 High St., 757-399-4475
Gourmet kitchenware and specialties. Deon Foster is a Le Cordon Bleu (London) trained Chef. Monthly cooking classes offered


Kulture
325 High St., 757-966-9301
Specializes in high-end urban clothes.


Ma Maison

630 High St., 757-397-5588
www.mamaisonlc.com
Ma Maison (French for "My House") brings a European flair to Olde Towne with its selection of fabric, trimmings and accessories. Ma Maison offers an impressive array of designer quality fabrics from countries around the globe. It features a variety of fringes, tassels and cording to add a nice finishing touch. A collection of lamps, mirrors and gifts are also displayed throughout the shop.


Paperwhyte
610 High St., 757-393-2346
E-mail: dlindley@paperwhyte.com
Features distinctive gifts for any occasion. Also offers fine stationery, invitations, greeting cards, gift wrap, baby announcements, and keepsakes.


Timeless Gems and Creations
436-A Green St., 757-399-4367
Features fine costume jewelry, gold, diamond and sterling silver jewelry, and jewelry repair.

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WOMEN'S CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES:

Finer Things Boutique
Specializes in clothing, accessories, hats and jewelry.

511 Washington St., 757-393-6668

Fran's Fashions
Features ladies apparel, purses, jewelry and novelty items.

323 High St., 757-398-1923.

Linda's Especially For You
Specializing in women's dresses and hats.

728-A High St., 757-397-6699

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