Radford’s best local businesses

The 76 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 17

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76 businesses across 8 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants34 places · newest: Bojangles, Sep 11
• 02Beauty7 places · newest: Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar, Sep 5
• 03Shopping12 places · newest: Cato Fashions, Sep 11
• 04Nightlife3 places · newest: The River Company Restaurant and Brewery, Sep 11
• 05Bakeries & Sweets3 places · newest: Cold Stone Creamery, Sep 5
• 06Home & Garden3 places · newest: Mattress Warehouse of Christiansburg, Sep 5
• 07Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Academy Sports + Outdoors, Jul 21
• 08Pets4 places · newest: Fur on the Mountain, Sep 5

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• Barnes & Noble

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

  Spradlin Farms, 110 Conston Ave NW (Christiansburg) · stores.barnesandnoble.com ↗

• Michaels

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

  Spradlin Farm Shopping Center, 140 Conston Ave NW (Christiansburg) · locations.michaels.com ↗

• Brew Da Bean

  Cafes

  Brew Da Bean brings New Orleans to town with chicory-laced Café Du Monde coffee, pillowy beignets, and Cajun staples that actually taste…

  135 Scattergood Dr NW (Christiansburg) · brewdabean.com ↗

• Glencoe Mansion: Museum & Gallery

  Arts & Culture

  Charming house museum in historic surrounds featuring tours, exhibits & period furnishings.

  600 Unruh Dr · glencoemuseum.org ↗

• Goodwill Store and Donation Center

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, housewares & more.

  7489 Lee Hwy (Fairlawn) · goodwillvalleys.com ↗

• Radford Theatre

  Entertainment

  Landmark 1935 theater that now shows first-run Hollywood movies & some special oldie screenings.

  1065 E Main St · theradfordtheatre.com ↗

• Scarrette's Radford Cinema

  Entertainment

  Local independent cinema showing first-run Hollywood movies at discounted prices, with concessions.

  7472 Lee Hwy (Fairlawn) · scarrettesplazacinema.com ↗

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