Loved Merchants Square! Such a fun area to wander around, with shops, restaurants, plenty of places…read moreto sit, and the historic Williamsburg setting all around you. It's right across from William & Mary, so you get this great mix of college town and Colonial Williamsburg. When we were there, a man was playing trombone in the square, people were sitting outside, and the whole area just had a wonderful atmosphere. It was super hot outside, but I still loved walking around. Definitely worth spending some time here rather than just passing through. Grab something cold, find a shady seat, browse the shops, and enjoy the ambiance. One of my favorite areas in Williamsburg.

Merchants Square has been a favorite place of mine to shop, dine and recreate for decades. It has…read moreover 40 stores. Recently I had the opportunity to visit the square that's nestled between The College of William & Mary and Colonial Williamsburg. During Christmas is one of my favorite times to visit this area. It was hoping too! Crowds were beginning to arrive in Williamsburg for The Grand Illumination the next day. There was music, and a Christmas spirit in the cool crisp air. I visited a few shops that I had time for that were both favorites and new to me. The Cheese Shop for a snack. This shop has been a place I have frequented for decades, it's awesome and an independent run store like most others. I went to R. Bryant, a men's store. Lulu lemon, Danforth Pewter and a new shop Walkabout Outfitters which is a small chain. It replaced a very well known and established independent store I shopped since early 2000. If you're looking for a unique place to shop, eat and also take in a show at the Kimball Theater then Merchants is the place.

Hot tip: Get there when they open. Less crowded. Waves of people come and go. It can get tight in…read morethe store. Sometimes in the past, they've limited the amount of people in the store and personally I really like that because it changes my shopping experience. I don't get easily agitated. The staff is pretty helpful and they move quite quick in the checkout line. Big bonus is that they are always willing to help and try and find a deal for you. Big bonus to the military discount. Really no problems other than the amount of times I'm asked if I am part of the Nike app. We were really knocked out of the park for our kids shoes here especially my teenage son . When you combined any deals off of their clearance and add military discount, we really get a good value.

The lines for entering and checking out are ridiculous. I'm simply here to make a return and have…read moreto wait in this winding maze. Staff roaming around asking ppl if they nike members with scanners but can't separate a checkout line from a return line. What's the purpose if starting the process via the app if you waiting 30+ minutes for lack of assistance. There should be a better system in place, this was a horrible experience. Get to the front guy calls next in line I let him know I have a return he says ok. Get to him and he can't complete my return because it was an online order, needless to say I'm moved to another register where I'm finally able to complete my return. Not a good experience at all.

Okay so a few things to note. Here is the biggest reason I don't recommend buying at this…read moreparticular location. The manager was mean to her staff members. The two people working the counters could not have been over 17. They needed help and the manager gave such an attitude for no reason and did not seem interested in helping them at all. She seemed very grumpy. Other comments: The prices on most things are very reasonable. Some others not so much. I've never been to an Ollie's that was good and clean. Half the store was nice and organized and the other half basically everything was just thrown on the shelves. That's it.

OMG! Love this store so much and absolutely GIANT! Everything you need is super cheap and awesome…read moreand love it so much and the staff are so nice and kind and friendly and always so helpful and fun and absolutely loving and I appreciate them so much and seriously come here shop and this is place is 100% better then Walmart and Publix and etc and especially if you are new couple or family or roomates and college students and amazing place to go and get anything or everything and fun relaxing place and absolutely fun and love the positive vibes and energy and plus you have lots of coupons to use and you get ur own card and and the store is clean and organized and sanitary and they always clean clean and restock everything and and the staff are always kind friendly sweet and you always feel welcomed and happy and lovely and wonderful excellent place come here and it is worth it. I am in heaven and fun and peaceful and it is very easy to find the items you need plus fun and awesome. Thank you for all ur hard work and devotion to the community and others you deserve award! Happy Memorial day everyone! From Lauren

Had alot of Sand & Fog, alot of Korean skincare, new dog toys,I did…read morenot look at clothes, handbags, and everything was reasonable priced.

I do like our Marshall's. It is organized and very easy to navigate…read more I made the decision to get the credit card when we were decorating a new townhome in Kissimmee, FL and enjoyed the rewards. Then I found that the card didn't charge international fees. So great.

While on our bi-yearly vacation in Williamsburg I wanted to complete a spring wardrobe refresh, so…read morestopped into this Talbots. The two staff members were too busy discussing a previous customer encounter to offer a "hello, welcome, or let me start a room for you" to me, even after I had a few items of clothing on my arm. Unbelievably rude! I will not shop there again.

I was shopping at Talbots in Williamsburg, VA yesterday morning at 11:30 am. There were three…read moreassociates behind the register, laughing and talking, but no one on the floor. An elderly customer was waiting at the resister, and one of the associates asked here if she was 'ready to check out" when the elderly patron replied with a smile "are you ready to work?" (one never knows if they still had to set u the register) The senior most associate spun around and yelled at the patron "that was so disrespectful!" and the patron said she was not sure if they were ready to ring her up, but the associate yelled at her, and kept yelling at her, coming around the register to confront the lady. I was in shock and intervened asking 'what is going on' the associate continued to yell and approach the patron, and asking the patron her name as the associate was going to report her. It was quite shocking Unfortunately, I have seen poor behavior from some (not all) associates here over the years. Another time a patron was shopping and had a pile or clothing on the counter - then she asked to use the bathroom (she was not done shopping, but needed the restroom). An associate told her she could not use the bathroom unless she both something. The poor woman had to leave her future purchases to find a restroom elsewhere And - I asked one if I had Talbot rewards, and was told they do not have to look them up and will not honor them Whoever runs this store needs to get a firm hand on the associates, as I will not return until they do And - if anyone knows how I can report this associate to higher ups, please let me know

The store was like most Family Dollar stores. The clerk was friendly and helpful. Good valueread more

Very clean, friend rep at this store would shop there again. Found what I wanted and needed.read more

My wife and I shopped Samsonite for an upcoming international trip. We just needed one additional…read morepiece. The sales rep immediately greeted us and went to work on showing us her products. I have no Samsonite, however I was impressed! The price point was also very good. Ultimately no decision yet. 5 star service!!!

As my business and personal travel amps up, I needed to invest in new luggage that properly fits…read morethe carry-on size requirements and also won't kill my back. I've been using a backpack and hand bag up until now, so I'm sure hyped for my new soft-sided carry on and a bag that attaches directly to it, from their Silhouette 18 collection. Time will tell if they were good values or not. Service was friendly and helpful at the store.