The best sporting goods shops in Charlottesville

7 places we’ve checked and would send a neighbor to. Open any one to read what we wrote about it.

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Orvis (opens in a new tab)

2020 Bond St Ste 110

Orvis has you covered with fly rods, waders, flies, sling packs, and sun-protection layers, plus a Fly Fishing Learning Center and Schools…

Orvis has you covered with fly rods, waders, flies, sling packs, and sun-protection layers, plus a Fly Fishing Learning Center and Schools if your cast is rusty. Swing by this week, and grab dog gear and home goods too so your four-legged fishing buddy and living room look dialed.

From the Charlottesville newsletter, October 16, 2026

DICK'S House of Sport (opens in a new tab)

120 Wegmans Wy Suite 200

Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

Albemarle Angler (opens in a new tab)

1129 Emmet St N

Albemarle Angler outfits you for everything from Blue Ridge native brook trout to Central Virginia smallmouth floats, with guide-approved…

Albemarle Angler outfits you for everything from Blue Ridge native brook trout to Central Virginia smallmouth floats, with guide-approved rods, waders, flies, and real local knowledge. Book a float or pop in for straight-shooting advice, then get on the water and come home with a better fish tale.

From the Charlottesville newsletter, October 23, 2026

Play It Again Sports (opens in a new tab)

1885 Seminole Trail Ste 102

Sporting goods chain that buys, sells & trades a wide variety of equipment, both new & secondhand.

Sporting goods chain that buys, sells & trades a wide variety of equipment, both new & secondhand.

Great Outdoor Provision Co. (opens in a new tab)

1137 Emmet St N

Outdoor retailer carrying sporting goods and apparel for activities including camping, fishing, and kayaking.

Outdoor retailer carrying sporting goods and apparel for activities including camping, fishing, and kayaking.

L.L.Bean (opens in a new tab)

2015 Bond St

Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.

Retailer offering a variety of outdoor apparel & footwear, plus sporting & camping gear.

High Tor Gear Exchange (opens in a new tab)

1717-1A Allied St

Gently used and new gear for hiking and other outdoor activities including bikes and skateboards.

Gently used and new gear for hiking and other outdoor activities including bikes and skateboards.