Easy 5 stars for this wonderful local five and dime type of store that's been under the same…read moreownership for decades. It's small downtown establishment that packs a punch. Amazing service from the woman who assisted me on gift ideas. They offer so much and have unique VT, UVA & JMU items too! Even children's collegiate branded items. They are beginning to roll out Christmas merchandise now. I totally get why this quaint store has a full five stars on Yelp.

This little gift store is located in the heart of Roanoke's Historic Market Square. I always enjoy…read morelooking at their window displays, which contain many quality items tastefully displayed. Besides being a place where one can find a good variety of beautiful gifts for all occasions, one can also find very nice Virginia and Roanoke City souvenirs, as well as Virginia Tech Hokie Bird and Virginia Cavaliers t-shirts and items. The pink flamingo is the store's logo, which has been opened for over 40 years. Victoria, one of the store's owner, and working there on the the I visited was very nice and helpful in showing me around. For the small space, they have a very nice variety of quality items very well placed all around the store. It's a pleasure just visiting the store, and one will always find something irresistible to have to buy and take home. I would recommend this store to anyone who is around Roanoke Market Square and looking to see a nice variety of good quality items in a small but well used space, and treated with excellent customer service that will make you feel at home while shopping.

Ring purchased from vendor ID A223-P5150 was misrepresented. It was listed as sapphire and opal…read morering. Testing the "sapphires" showed that the stones were NOT sapphire. Further investigation showed that the dark stones are black opal potch. When we called to complain we were not given vendor information so we could call directly. We left our name and number and as of today 12/16/25 (six days later) we have not heard back from the vendor. BEWARE OF THIS VENDOR AND DO NOT PURCHASE JEWELRY FROM THEM.

Located in Virginia's Market Square East Shopping Center on Orange Ave in Roanoke, Virginia. The…read moreRoanoke Antique Mall is the largest Antique Store in the Roanoke area. The store is comprised of many booths of individual dealers of antiques and collectibles with a great number of diverse items for sale, mostly Americana. Included are books, clothes, jewelry, furniture, US currency, and collectibles of all kinds. Their prices are very reasonable and oftentimes one can find many items on Sale. One can walk around and enjoy the great variety of many unique items, and purchase those that capture their attention or would make a good addition to their particular collection. They have staff available to answer any questions you might have and to assist you with your purchase items. I recommend the place for all to visit and explore things of the past, to find a valuable item that you can use to decorate your home with, to find an item to add to your collection, or to begin a collection of your own.

An amazing place to paint your pottery. We've been going for a while now, and I've made plenty of…read moreprojects. Here's photos of some of them. Some are after firing and some are before.

My friends and I had a wonderful experience initially creating the artwork. The employees we…read moreencountered were more than helpful and accommodating. We were told by staff that our art work would be ready to pickup within two weeks. They also informed us that one person in our group could return to pick up the art for everyone. I want to note, the owner was not present at that time. However, upon returning to pick up mine and my friend's art , I had an unpleasant experience with the owner. The owner was very hostile and combative towards me. She became angry because our group (4) requested separate tickets at the time of purchase. The interaction continued with the owner as things were very disorganized as she struggled to locate our art pieces. She later refused to allow me to pick up the art for my friends. Despite us being told by staff that it's a common practice for one person to pick up art for people in their group. I was required to show physical proof of others in my group. I felt as though I was singled out in this experience and will not be returning to this location.

This. Place. Is. Magic. Bedford doesn't deserve the ElectricCo Market, Bistro & Art!…read more The ambiance is second to none. Music is paired perfectly with the atmosphere. The seating areas are modern but comfortable. The bar is inviting and reserved. The wine and beer list is delightful. The menu is simple but 'out of this world' upon first bite. Looking forward to returning with friends and family!

This business no longer exists. See ElectricCoArt. New ownership, updated, full art gallery,…read morebistro, vendor market.

Just the other day as I was walking down 2nd E Main Street in Salem, Virginia, I encountered an…read moreinteresting Gift Shop with the same name as its address: "2nd on Main." But as I discovered when I went inside, this was not the usual gift shop. After being awarded the Yelp NC Triad Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And 2nd on Main, in Salem, Virginia, is a perfect example. Located in the historic Brooks Byrd Pharmacy building across the street from the Salem Farmer's Market, this extraordinary gift shop offers a variety of one-of-a-kind nostalgia and modern treasures. Inside, a friendly young lady greeted me and welcomed me to the store. She explained that this was a special place for unique finds.That it was founded with the idea of bringing joy to the community by supporting creative local craftspeople and artists, through showcasing and selling their products. And quite a variety of products I found there as I looked around. From jewelry, to clothing, to artworks, to artistic home decor, just to name a few. I invite you to view the photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the quality and innovative merchandise. After you visit the store, I'm sure you'll find something nice for yourself or to give as a gift to the special people in your life. If you're an artist or craft person, and have a special talent to create unique art or crafts, by all means contact the owners by filling out a form on their website at www.2ndonmain.com. And who knows, soon you might find your cool stuff being showcased on the shelves at 2nd on Main.

I finally had the chance to visit this truly amazing store! Beautiful antique furniture, original…read moreoils and watercolors in gorgeous old frames, loads of vintage decor, books, an incredible selection of new home decor and gift items - there's even a plant room! They also have local vendors and artists - gorgeous handmade wooden jewelry boxes and turned bowls, leather goods, soaps, and more - in a huge, two-story space. So much to look at it's hard to see it all in one visit - the inventory is changing all the time and the prices are very reasonable. This store is a MUST for furnishing and decorating your home, finding that perfect one of a kind gift - get your Christmas shopping done early! - taking home a unique souvenir from your Blue Ridge travels, or just a fun day out shopping with friends. Look for the long white building with black trim and the antique car - trust me, you will be SO glad you stopped!

I had a pleasant stay at the Main Street Inn. My friend, Neal, made reservations for 1 evening as…read morewe planned to check out the basketball game between Virginia Tech and Charlotte. We arrived a little after 4p on Saturday, 11/15. Since this hotel is located in downtown Blacksburg, parking isn't in abundance. Main Street Inn has roughly 7-10 spots, then there are temporary spots available in order to check in. Check in was easy enough, although the man at the counter was asleep when we arrived. The room was spacious with 2 queen size beds. Also, there was a small flatscreen television and typical things you'd find in a hotel room (hangers, dresser, clock, iron, ironing board, etc.). The bathroom was spacious and clean. The one thing that was missing was vending machines, and I didn't see an ice machine. But there is a convenience store across the street and a 7-11 about 2 blocks away, so that wasn't a big issue. The room was $200 a night. I felt that was a good deal considering its proximity to Virginia Tech's campus. On top of it, the man at the front desk was kind and helpful. Thank you, Main Street Inn, for a memorable visit. JV

We stayed at Main Street Inn on September 8,2025, and were very disappointed. The front desk was…read moreblocked off with caution tape, and the lobby sitting room was sealed behind plastic curtains. Our room (205) was not as advertised--the only window faced a cement wall, the extra blanket had black stains, and there was black mold/dirt along the shower door. If there were water or maintenance issues, we should have been notified before booking. On the positive side, the two young women at the desk were kind and helpful, but overall, this was not the charming stay we expected and we would not return.

Please support your bookstore!! I live in a country that has no bookstore. There are a couple of…read moreshops in the resort towns that sell books abandoned by travellers or people moving out of the country, but no bookstore. So I was absolutely thrilled to be in this one during a recent visit stateside. On 9 Sept, I spent hours inspecting every inch of every shelf... I even forgot to have lunch. Despite my "loitering" no one followed or questioned me (yes, it has happened that I've been surveilled in a bookstore after the first hour of shopping). I had a few questions about the location of certain items. The store manager, Clayton Richmond, came to my aid and had a few recommendations even. I appreciated his time and attention as it was very helpful. The two women at checkout were also incredibly and genuinely friendly and helpful. I think is also a reflection of Mr Richmond's management as well as the work ethic and disposition of the women themselves. This would be my favorite happy place if I lived in Roanoke. Thank you for a great visit.

B&N in Valley View (Roanoke, VA) has to have the worst customer service on the planet. Teresa, the…read moreManager, is the rudest woman I have ever spoken to. The night before we reserved a book at end of the day. My husband drove 2.5 hours to pick the book up when they opened and they sold it out from under us. This was for a little girl and now we have to tell her that this store didn't abide by their policies and sold it to some man whose hold had expired the night before. Teresa was yelling, rude and was blaming us!! Teresa has no business training staff or having any contact with anyone from the outside world. She's a terrible human being!