Glens is a quirky little store that I find delightful…read more I'm a photographer, so I usually spend the bulk of my time perusing the photo gear. The used photography gear is not terribly well organized, but if you're willing to dive in and brave the dust, you can find some real vintage gems. They stock newer stuff as well, including all the current Canon EOS DSLR bodies, along with a decent selections of lenses. They always seem to have a staff member knowledgeable about photography in the store; yesterday, I passed a good half hour talking shop with the man behind the counter, and walked away with a new lens at a respectable price. Their other inventory is eclectic, to say the least, but it's the kind of place to go for something unusual. I vacation in this area nearly every summer, and a stop at Glens is always on my itinerary.

When you are totally at a loss on what to get someone for a gift, try Glen's. They have the most…read moreoff-the-wall stuff. Also, it's pretty much the best place in town if you're trying to come up with the perfect costume. The staff is very helpful, and they know their stuff. And oddly, if you're really into photography, they seem to have anything you might need.

Great place! Very good selection and organization. This place has everything. Prices seem pretty…read morefair also. Lots of vintage items.

Checked out the thrift store section but didn't find anything worth purchasing. However, their…read morelarge book section was fantastic--I picked up some great reads! Definitely worth a visit if you love books.

Excellent (and pretty large, I think) selection of fair trade goods. Very friendly and helpful…read morestaff. Reasonable prices.

From the owner: Ten Thousand Villages is an exceptional source for unique handmade gifts, jewelry, home decor, art…read moreand sculpture, textiles, serveware and personal accessories representing the diverse cultures of artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. One of the world's largest fair trade organizations and a founding member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), the company strives to improve the livelihood of tens of thousands of disadvantaged artisans in 38 countries. Ten Thousand Villages accomplishes this by establishing a sustainable market for handmade products in North America, and building long term buying relationships in places where skilled artisan partners lack opportunities for stable income. Product sales help pay for food, education, healthcare and housing for artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed. Ten Thousand Villages is an independent nonprofit, charitable organization (501(c)3, with an independent, nine member board of directors.

It is a pretty neat little store and you can find just about anything for someone who collects or…read moredecorates. but i gave them only 3 due to the fact that when i asked about an item and was told they use to carry it until it was being made in china and they do not carry basically anything not made in the US. which is a lie. over half those items in the store are made in china.

Excellent prices and variety of ornaments. I have been in lots of similar shops, but felt the…read morevariety here was much better. Don't miss the section of Virginia-made wooden ornaments, very neat--so much detail! The staff was friendly and helpful, and did so without hovering.