Six of us (aged 24 to 77) went for lunch at the tavern on a Thursday and had a delicious lunch and…read moreenjoyed an interesting presentation by the weavers guild on the second floor. There is a nice gift shop that benefits the historic hotel/tavern. The food at lunch was a limited menu but the black bean soup and freshly made bread was fabulous and others in our group enjoyed the quiche. If you like historic places I definitely recommend this place.

This place is a hidden gem. The cafe and gift shop are combined in one large, multi-room space on…read morethe first floor. The shop features household items, decor, quilts, knitted and woven items, made by local Virginian artisans. There are a few studios in the back where artists-in-residence can be found working on their crafts, and classes available (there was a beading class in session the day I was there.) The clerk was a volunteer, as I think is all the staff, and she was super nice and gave me lots of information about the shop and artists. I bought an adorable knit jellyfish ornament (pictured) even though I was originally planning on just looking. Then I went through to the cafe, also manned by volunteers, these from the culinary guild. They had soups, a salad option, a sandwich option, and some baked goods, mostly already prepared. I got the autumn chopped salad with spring mix, apples, avocado, bacon and a cheddar cheese dressing. It came with a choice of fresh baked bread and I picked a molasses cornbread variety that was AMAZING. The sandwich option, which I did not get, is also worth mentioning because it was a grilled cheese with BACON AND JAM and sounded incredible. My salad was delicious though and I needed some greens in me. The volunteers were all so nice and helpful. I love this place!

Needing gifts for my father's brother and sister, I visited the general store to buy some canned…read morefoods. In addition to the typical assortment of jams, they had canned peaches, beets, and applesauce. If you bought two, you received a discount. The staff were so helpful and patient in taking off the price tags and wrapping them in packing paper for me. I'm glad to know I can find these goods at the general store alongside Simply Southern clothes and other gifts from the area.

The ice cream was great, the ladies there were lovely, but the nasty guy behind the counter was…read morerude. This is not a place that welcomes children. We left without finishing our shopping. We were done. Could not get out fast e enough

In love! I have passed this place a few times heading into Gloucester. They are about 3-5 min on…read morethe left side when you come across the bridge. The store has so much charm! They have decor, jewelry, limited clothing, limited children's items, pillows, some furniture and many great gift items. Farmhouse vibes for sure! Heather was helpful while I shopped. She greeted me when I walked in and informed me of any sales they had. She then just let me shop to my hearts content. Allowing me to place items up on the cash rep area so I could use both hands to shop. She was awesome!

Right over the Coleman Bridge in Gloucester is the Merc. A…read morefamily owned small business is one of my favorite stores to shop at. This store is so unique with items you will not find anywhere else! From home decor, clothing, jewelry, bags, socks etc. If you are in need of a gift for someone this is the place to come! There is a new addition to the store where they will personally help you design your home, equipped with rugs, lamps, furniture and a bunch of fabric to choose from; making your piece personal. The store is very clean and well organized. The social media director is very good at posting new items on Facebook and Instagram. Their marketing skills are amazing! The staff and employees are very helpful and friendly. I only gave this store a 4 stars because the prices are a bit steep, but they always have sales and a clearance section. I myself being a business owner understand and always love supporting small businesses! This is by far my favorite small business to frequently visit!

I love this cute little store. I came in today to get my husband a birthday girl. He is a huge…read morebourbon person and I found some great things! I found Woodford Reserve bitters, and cherries, and some syrup for old fashions. Also some Smokey Bourbon seasoning. Thought it would be a great gift also bought some Smokey Bacon cheddar flavored peanuts. They have a great selection of gift ideas. I highly recommend.

Unique, quality gifts and friendly service. Always find something interesting for myself, family…read moreand friends.

Ahoy! Cool nautical museum with a sweet little gift shop attached. Outside you will find a ship,…read morethe Betsy, and a placard describing its historical relevance. Inside, you walk into the small but unique gift shop. Lots of see-worthy finds including bird feeders, jewelry, chimes, pictures, books, signs, platters, mugs, and knick knacks. There's an area for kids with toys and dress up clothes for the pirate or mermaid in your crew. My purchases consisted of so many mermaid items... bracelets, earrings, decór... I think I almost cleaned them out. The prices were reasonable for this touristy store and the lady behind the counter was friendly and efficient. If you love nautical, beach themed goods, this is the helm of the Yorktown area! I wouldn't steer you wrong!

Cute boutique in Yorktown with clothing and gifts. They also do screen printing on shirts and bags…read moreand/or embroidery

This is a super cute boutique with a lot of variety - cups, shirts, hats, fun quirky gifts and they…read morealso do custom work. Parking is easy to find, the staff is beyond friendly and the prices are reasonable!

A cute and quaint shop selling unique trinkets, jewelry, souvenir and gift items. Some of the…read moreitems would make very unique baby shower, bridal shower, housewarming or birthday gifts. The sales ladies were very friendly and eager to show me some neat items. Nice shop, not to mention the prime location on the water in Yorktown, VA.

Tiny shop. Not much inventory, but what they have is nice. Service was good. Sales person was…read morefriendly.

Mostly a gift shop with Yetis, beach decor, river themed gifts, clothes, etc. The only "antiques"…read moreI saw were a few cabinets, pie safes, and tables. If you're looking for antiques and this place pops up, keep moving. But if you're into ducks, bright frames and mirrors, candles, and the like, this is the spot!

i wish i could have something nice to say about Colonial Collectibles but i don't. The employees…read moreare extremely disrespectful and their service is not okay. Unfortunately i met the owner of Colonial Collectibles and she is an extremely rude person! This small business is very unprofessional/incompetent. Colonial Collectibles also over prices EVERYTHING, for example i saw a few Kendra Scott rings priced at $80.00 when Kendra Scott sells the same exact rings for a cheaper price. The experience i had here was terrible and it's a place i will not be shopping at again.

Great shop, Kilian is very knowledgeable and helpful. My son picked up sunglasses, a cockade and…read morestockings. We will be back!

Amazing goods! My favorite Colonial Williamsburg shop to step into! I purchased a gown to do…read morereenactments in and love the pattern and quality!

I need to specify that my disappointment is based upon the owner's approach to customer service,…read morenot the flower designer's work. Madi--the designer--created a beautiful bouquet and was very professional in her dealings with me. The owner (Emilie) however, was cold and unreasonable when my delivery went awry. The presentation that had been planned was ruined, when the flowers were delivered to the person we were trying to surprise, hours before anyone even knew if she would be successful at the milestone that we hoped to celebrate. Multiple times I contacted Smith's to ask whether they could offer me a partial refund, in acknowledgement of their mistake. The owner did not respond, despite having my contact information. When I did finally got her on the phone, she was defensive and took no responsibility for what had happened. I would be very hesitant to entrust her with an important family event, like a wedding or funeral.

I am so happy with the floral arrangement delivered to my sister in law today! The workers called…read moreto verify if the could leave it at the door if no one was home! Very curiosity!