Empire Game & Hobby Shop is a store in the Belle View Shopping Center that sells special hobby products, comic books and games. This is the new store location; it was origially located in Kingstowne. Doug Ray is the owner of the shop and has been collecting comic books since he was kid. He believes hobbies are important because it is something you can be involved with your whole life.
Spokes Etc. is a cyclist's dream. It's got it all -- bicycles, helmets, child carriages and much more. Spokes Etc. also offers maintenance classes on bike upkeep.
Paint This! is a paint-your-own-ceramics studio with one of the widest variety of ceramics in the area. There's kitchen and dinnerware, figures, boxes, vases, planters, and frames. Paint This! also offers mosiacs as well. Choose from mirrors, picture frames, assorted plaques and trinkets. Daily maximum studio fee is $12.00 which includes over 150 colors to choose from. The beautiful studio is available for birthday parties, bridal or baby showers, office parties and senior groups.
Walmart is a nationwide discount store, with stock including movies, electronics, hunting and sporting equipment, clothing, housewares, and food. The store is open 24 hours a day. For more information or for online shopping, visit the Walmart website.
Sun Sew Vac is located off of Richmond Highway down from Play n' Trade in the Mount Vernon Plaza. This shop services the Hybla Valley community with a wide selection of vacuums, sewing machines, carpet and hardwood cleaners, as well as sewer-friendly furniture. Sun Sew Vac has been in this location for 35 years, and is well-known within the community as a high-quality and friendly company. The business also offers repairs on sewing machines and vacuums and even hosts a variety of sewing and crafts classes. This is one surprising shop that is a must-visit.
Four Sales is a professional estate sale company based on 10th Street in Alexandria. The company offers a wide range of services, and has conducted and presented over 2,000 estate sales over the past 35 years. Some sales have included small and large homes, condos and townhouses, as well as on-site estate sales featuring jewelry, comic books, household items, garden accessories and more. The company also offers consignment services, jewelry appraisals, and auction brokerage work. Call to schedule an appointment or to arrange a free consultation.
The Clay Queen Pottery sells functional stoneware pottery made by owner Renee Altman. Bowls, pitchers, casseroles, planters, teapots, vases and other containers are available in colorful glazes. All pottery is lead free and can be used in the oven, microwave or dishwasher.
The Queen also offers a 10-week series of wheel-throwing classes for all skill levels.
The store also sells jewelry made of semiprecious beads made by Abdul Momin.