Carytown, Richmond

Occasionally boutique, Carytown, Richmond
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From Philadelphia to Richmond, the Carytown commercial district on West Cary Street is probably the best independent commercial district that isn't overrun by chains (that eliminates Georgetown DC). There are nine blocks of stores.

For the most part they are independents, or branches of small regional chains such as Plan 9 Music. Some stores, like Need Supply Company, could definitely be replicated.

Need Supply Company

Few commercial districts in DC have quality restaurants--8th Street SE is a rare example. Carytown has many, including the Galaxy DIner.


And there are places that have music at night, and the Byrd Theatre.