Caroline County Shopping Centers

Local Retail Destinations for Daily Needs and Nearby Regional Shopping

Caroline County has limited retail due to the rural nature of areas like Bowling Green, Ladysmith, and Ruther Glen. While you’ll find grocery stores, hardware stores, and small local businesses, residents often travel to nearby counties like Fredericksburg, Hanover, Spotsylvania, and Henrico for expanded shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Below is a breakdown of shopping centers in Caroline County and surrounding areas.

Caroline County

• Town of Bowling Green Retail District – Local restaurants, shops, services

• Ladysmith & Ruther Glen – Convenience stores, grocery, and hardware retailers for nearby subdivisions

Visit the Town of Bowling Green for more information.

Fredericksburg

Distance from Ladysmith: 21–24 miles

• Gateway Village Shopping Center – Gold’s Gym, Home Depot, Smile Center
  Address: 2370 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

• Greenbrier Shopping Center – Burlington Coat Factory, Big Lots
  Address: 2060 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

• Downtown Fredericksburg – Boutique shops, cafes, restaurants

Visit: visitfred.com

Hanover County (Ashland)

Distance from Ruther Glen: approximately 15 miles (I‑95 Exit 92)

• Ashland Hanover Shopping Center – Includes Martin’s, ACE Hardware, Big Lots
  Address: 250 N Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA 23005

• Kings Charter Shopping Center
  Address: 9541 Kings Charter Dr, Ashland, VA 23005

Nearby retailers include Walmart, Cracker Barrel, Applebee’s, and multiple hotel chains.

Henrico County (West Broad Street Corridor)

Accessible via I‑64 Exits 183–175

• Olde Town Shopping Center

• Merchants Walk Shopping Center – 7580 W Broad St, Richmond, VA

• Fountain Square – 8026 W Broad St, Richmond, VA

• West Broad Commons – 9031 W Broad St, Richmond, VA

• Tuckernuck Square – 9004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA

• West Park Shopping Center – 9685 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA

• Lexington Commons – 10156 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA

• Innsbrook Shoppes – 4040 Cox Rd, Glen Allen, VA

• Colonnades West Shopping Center – 10971 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA

• Brookhollow Shopping Center – 11194 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA

• West Broad Village – Includes Whole Foods, REI, restaurants

• Trader Joe’s

• Short Pump Corner – 11561 W Broad St, Henrico, VA

• Short Pump Town Center – Outdoor mall with over 140 stores

• Virginia Center Commons

• Creeks at Virginia Centre

• Regency Square Mall

Spotsylvania County

Distance from Ladysmith: approximately 16 miles

• Cosner’s Corner – Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kohl’s, Super Target

• Four Mile Fork Shopping Center – 5099 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA

• Massaponax Outlet Center – 4712 Southpoint Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA

• Southpoint Shoppes – 10211 Southpoint Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA

• Spotsylvania Crossing

• Spotsylvania Towne Centre – Regional mall with 150+ specialty stores, Costco, Macy’s, JCPenney, restaurants, and a children’s play area

Need Help Finding the Right Location?

For questions about real estate near these shopping centers, call The Moyers Team at 540‑379‑7359. We're here to help you find the best communities in and around Caroline County.