Carytown is a brilliant retail development that was never planned. In the 70s, John used to ride his bike along the skinny sidewalks of what was then simply "that part of Cary Street" (his friends in Windsor Farms usually rode west), and would poke his head into the occasional quiet merchant. Today it's Carytown, a vibrant line of (still) mostly independent retailers and cafes that stretches unchecked along that same portion of West Cary Sreet. Carytown has survived, indeed thrived, contrary to flight to homogeneous suburban malls, and local politicians who just didn't get it. We suggest our guests can visit this neighborhood (see link above), both for shopping and nourishment, perhaps Saturday afternoon before the reception, or brunch Sunday. Pleasantly walkable.

A mile of unique boutiques, restaurants, wine shops etc...

The west end of Carytown, a one-road commercial district extending east on Cary St. to Boulevard.

Carytown is a shopping district with unique shops and restaurants.