Acme Antiques

Are you at the circus or an antique mall? Acme Antiques is anything but your typical shopping experience. It’s almost impossible to describe the volume of collectibles found throughout more than 100 booths that can occupy you for hours. Make sure you look in every direction, including skyward as all sorts of toys and bling light up from every direction. The constantly changing inventory includes everything from Tonka trucks and vintage décor to man-cave fun and stunning oyster jewelry made by the Northern Neck’s own Marilou Bray.

Crying Shame

A one-of-a-kind boutique blending creativity and coastal charm! Discover custom picture framing and a curated art gallery featuring  Christopher Mize paintings, along with unique gifts, graphic tees, home décor, jewelry, baby items, and more. Whether you’re shopping for a special occasion or just want something fun and local, Crying Shame is packed with treasures you won’t find anywhere else.

Norwood’s

Your local destination for all of your lifestyle needs. Hand curated mixture of your favorite brands!
Specializing in personalized gifts, trendy fashion, unique home décor, and the latest selection of baby goods.

Pammy’s Produce

Local veggies and seafood with seasonable fruit and flowers all grown on the farm of owners Pammy and Pete Jones. Mobjack Bay coffee, beef, pork and seafood along with juices, sauces, dips and jams all made under the Pammy’s Produce label. The Amish whisk broom is a top seller.

Tappahannock Farmer’s Market

Every third Saturday from April through October, Historic Downtown Tappahannock Farmer’s Market offers a vibrant, family-friendly market experience featuring local farmers, food producers, artisans, and musicians. Connect with locals in a warm and welcoming atmosphere while shopping for fresh local produce, meats, seafood, baked goods, plants, flowers, and handcrafted items from talented local vendors. Enjoy live music as you stroll the market and savor prepared foods ready to eat on-site at the intersection of Prince Street in Downtown Tappahannock.

The Essex Florist

Same-day flower delivery from full service flower shop in Tappahannock and the surrounding area. FTD florist.

Thyme in a Basket

Melissa Foster’s passion for teaching and making baskets along with her affinity for herbs inspired the name of this charming shop full of handmade gifts. The specially curated inventory includes women’s clothing and accessories, home décor, jewelry, soaps and toys. If you see a basket, Melissa probably made it!

T-Town Tack Work & Western Wear

The one-stop shop for horse enthusiasts specializes in clothing and cowboy boots and hats, jewelry and gifts. Saddles, stirrups, harnesses, martingales, bridles, reins, bits, breastplates and more!

Hoskins Creek Home

Your local source for timeless curated home decor and gifts. We offer a variety of furniture, art, lamps, wreaths, mirrors, and much more!

Linger Lures Bait and Tackle 

Locally owned and proudly crafted, Linger Lures specializes in custom soft baits with your choice of colors and glitter. We also offer live bait, frozen bait, and all the tackle essentials you need for your next fishing trip.

Miller’s Greenhouse of Tappahannock

Greenhouse, Garden Center specializing in Annuals, Perennials, VA Native Plants, and succulents

Rappahannock Gift Shop at the Essex County Museum

Discover Local Treasures at the Rappahannock Gift Shop! Located inside the Essex County Museum, our charming gift shop offers a unique selection of locally made crafts, regional books, historical keepsakes, and thoughtful gifts inspired by the rich heritage of the Rappahannock River region. Whether you’re a history buff, a proud Virginian, or just passing through, there’s something special waiting for you! Visit during museum hours and take a piece of local history home!