Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:6692 RICHMOND RD.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Tel:
(757) 564-3326
Our Shopping Expert Says:
Make a stop at Williamsburg Pottery and be one of the three million visitors to comes each year to enjoy a bit of outlet shopping and a lot of ceramics! This huge center with over 32 buildings and also has a nearby campground—so if you want to spend a couple days exploring this unique center, you'll have close by accommodations.
There are thousands of handmade items from over 20 countries available here. You can also shop the unique salt glaze pottery collection, flower arrangements, silk and dried flowers, lamp making or custom framing departments. You can also buy some delicious wines, cheeses, plants and more that are sold at Williamsburg Pottery. Take the time to pick out some new unique stemware or china dishes for your home—there are so many beautiful designs to choose from!
A tip to the shopper: Come knowing that you'll be rummaging through huge warehouse type stores. Be prepared to search through messy corners and piles for fantastic finds—it's worth the search through the disorganization because you will find priceless buried treasure.
When it's time for you to do some more conventional mall shopping, check out about eighteen great outlet stores like Easy Spirit Shoes, Oneida, Oriental Rug Market, Pfaltzgraff, Black & Decker, Totes, Van Heusen and more. Make sure you stop by for some delicious cookies at the Pepperidge Farm store!
The Williamsburg Pottery is located only five miles west of Williamsburg, at Lightfoot, Virginia. Take exit 234A from I-64 and go south on Route 199. Exit at Lightfoot (Route 60 West) and turn left on Richmond Road. The Williamsburg Pottery entrance is approximately 1 mile on the right. It is a quick drive from many local historic and amusement attractions: From Colonial Williamsburg, 4 miles, Jamestown, 13 miles, Yorktown, 17 miles, Busch Gardens, 10 miles, and Water Country,10 miles. This is bargain hunting at its best in a unique environment. What a gem!
From Williamsburg Pottery Factory - Virginia:
An astonishing array of handmade items made by artisans at the Pottery. In addition to the famed salt glaze pottery, flower arrangements, custom framing, and lamp making, make for an exciting shopping adventure. The Pottery also offers silk and dried flowers, greenhouse plants, cement gardenware, christmas and crafts, framed art and much more!