Stroll through shops in a town-like setting or escape to the comfort of an air-conditioned mall.
City Center at Oyster Point. 701 Town Center Drive in Newport News. 230,000 square feet of retail shops and restaurants. Development began in 2000.
Major stores: Animare Salon & Spa, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Coldwater Creek, J. Jill, Jos. A. Bank, Talbots, Ten Thousand Villages, Aroma’s Specialty Coffees & Bakeshop, Taste Unlimited.
Number of stores: About 35
Hours: Vary by tenant.
Contacts: 873-2020; citycenteratoysterpoint.com
The Gallery at Military Circle. 880 N. Military Highway in Norfolk. 900,000 square feet. Opened in 1970.
Major stores: Cinemark 18, JCPenney, Macy’s, Ross Dress for Less, Sears.
Number of stores: 140
Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 12-6 p.m. Sunday.
Contacts: 461-0777, galleryatmilitarycircle.com
Greenbrier Mall. 1401 Greenbrier Parkway in Chesapeake. 897,626 square feet.
Major stores: Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s, Sears.
Number of stores: 120+
Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday- Saturday; 12-5:30 p.m. Sunday
Contacts: 424-7300, greenbriermall.com
Hampton Towne Centre. Big Bethel Road at Hampton Roads Center Parkway and Interstate 64 in Hampton. 300,000 square feet. Opened in 1997.
Major stores: AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24, Books-A-Million, Rite Aid, Farm Fresh, Plaza Azteca, Ruby Tuesday, Chuck E. Cheese, T.J. Maxx.
Number of stores: 25
Hours: Vary by tenant.
High Street. 1430 Richmond Road in Williamsburg. Opened in 2009.
Major stores: Movie Tavern, Five Guys, Firehouse Subs, Kilwin’s, Plaza Azteca, Subway, Terra Coffee & Wine
Contacts: 220-9177, highstreetwilliamsburg.com
Jefferson Commons. 12251 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News. 400,000 square feet. Opened in 2005.
Major stores: Kohl’s, Off Broadway Shoes, Panera Bread, Pier 1 Imports, Petco, Ross Dress for Less, Starbucks, Texas Steak House, TJ Maxx, Trader Joe’s.
Hours: Vary by tenant.
Lynnhaven Mall. 701 Lynnhaven Parkway in Virginia Beach. 1.35 million square feet. Opened in 1981.
Major stores: AMC Lynnhaven 18 Theatres, Barnes & Noble, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s.
Number of stores: 180+
Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 12-6 p.m. Sunday
Contacts: 340-9340, http://www.lynnhavenmall.com
MacArthur Center. 300 Monticello Ave. in Norfolk. 1 million square feet. Opened in 1999.
Major stores: Abercrombie & Fitch, Coach, Dillard’s, The Body Shop, H&M, J. Crew, Nine West, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma.
Number of stores: 150.
Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday;12-6 p.m. Sunday.
Contacts: 627-6000, shopmacarthur.com
The Marquis. Interstate 64 at SR199 in upper York County, next to Water Country USA. Phase I: 675,000 square feet. Opened in 2008.
Major stores: Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Target
Merchants Square, Williamsburg. Located adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area, Merchants Square is an 18th-century style retail village.
Major stores: Barnes and Noble, Binns, Cheese Shop, Chico’s, Williams Sonoma.
Number of stores: 40+
Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
Contacts: 220-7751, merchantssquare.org
Monticello Shopping District (Comprised of Marketplace Shoppes, Monticello Marketplace and Windsor Meade Marketplace). Monticello Avenue, bounded by Route 199 and News Road in Williamsburg. The three centers combined total 600,000 square feet. Marketplace Shops opened in 2001; Monticello Marketplace in 1998; Windsor Meade Marketplace in 2005.
Major stores: Belk, PetSmart, Pier One Imports, Ritz Camera, Starbucks, Target, TJ Maxx.
Number of stores: 70.
Hours: Vary by tenant.
New Town. Intersection of Monticello Avenue and Ironbound Road in Williamsburg. 300,000 square feet now, expected to reach 600,000 square feet. Opened in 2005.
Major stores: Ann Taylor Loft, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Christopher & Banks, Lane Bryant
Number of stores: 40
Hours: Vary by tenant.
Contacts: 565-6200,newtownwilliamsburg.com
Patrick Henry Mall. 12300 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News. 667,000 square feet. Opened in 1987.
Major stores: American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dillard’s, Forever 21, JCPenney, Macy’s, New York & Company, Victoria’s Secret.
Number of stores: 120.
Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday.
Contacts: 249-4305, shoppatrickhenrymall.com
Peninsula Town Center. Opened in 2010 at the former site of Coliseum Mall off Mercury Boulevard in Hampton. Includes pedestrian walkways, parks, living areas and offices, along with department stores, smaller shops and restaurants.
Major stores: Aéropostale, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, H&M, JCPenney, Lane Bryant, Macy’s, Target,
Number of stores: About 60
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12-6:00 p.m. Sunday
Contacts: 838-1505, peninsulatowncenter.com
Port Warwick. Intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Loftis Boulevard in Newport News. 80,000 square feet. Opened in 2001.
Major stores: Blush, Bond’s Fine Cigar Shoppe, P.S. Paperie, Schlesinger’s, Thaijindesu.
Number of stores: About 20
Hours: Vary by tenant.
Contact: portwarwick.com
Power Plant of Hampton Roads. Intersection of I-64 and Mercury Boulevard in Hampton.
Major stores: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Burlington Coat Factory, Joe’s Crab Shack, Lowe’s, Saddle Ridge Restaurant.
Hours: Vary by tenant.
Williamsburg Premium Outlets. 5715-62A Richmond Road in James City County. 350,000 square feet. Opened in 1988.
Major stores: Banana Republic Factory Store, Gap Outlet, J. Crew, L.L.Bean Factory Store, Nautica, Nike Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Reebok Outlet Store, Timberland Outlet Store.
Number of stores: 120+
Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday; closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Contacts: 565-0702, premiumoutlets.com.
The Town Center of Virginia Beach. An upscale destination with a vibrant collection of shopping, dining, entertainment and living options. Opened in 2002.
Major stores: Ann Taylor Loft, Dick’s Sporting Goods, The Men’s Wearhouse.
Number of stores: 40
Hours: Vary by tenant.
Contacts: 965-5452, vabeachtowncenter.com
