



We invite you to discover all that Altavista’s downtown district has to offer. There’s something here for everyone, from the serious shopper to the curious treasure-seeker. Following is a list of the local merchants who are the backbone of the downtown commercial sector, forming the foundation for a culture of growth, vibrancy and community. We encourage you to visit each one, say “hi” and invest in these worthy ventures. By shopping Altavista first, you help your neighbors and community by ensuring such high-quality, affordable choices are available close to home.
534 Main Street
Altavista, VA 24517
(434)
Cathy Monroe, Store Manager
M-F 9:00am - 6:00 pm, Sat. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Sun - closed
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Sells toys, candy and decorative items. Old time candy like you remember as a kid. Carries Life is Good, Webkinz, Gund, John Deere, Melissa & Doug and Homestead Creamery.

Gift Shoppe featuring Yankee Candle, Pandora, Vera Bradley, Willow Tree and other specialty products.
Rountrey's Hardware
508 Main Street
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-5319
Hugh Rountrey, Owner
M-F 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Sat 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Portrait Place
511-513 Main Street
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-6777 Fax: 434-369-8030
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Roger Blackstock, Owner
T-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sat. 9:00am - 5:00pm
Full service studio specializing in weddings, families, children, sport, copy and restoreation, as well as custom framing.
Schewel's Furniture Company
512 Main Street
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-6676
434-369-5283 Fax: 434-369-1128
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Pat Massie, Store Manager
M,T,F 9:30 - 5:30 Closed Wed., Sat. 10 - 5
All styles of furniture, appliances and electronics. Friendly, helpful staff. In-house financing available.

Miller's Jewelry
520 Main Street
434-369-2099, Fax: 434-369-2199
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Linda Miller, co-owner
M-F 9:00am - 5:00pm, Sat. 9:00am - 3:00pm
Retail jewelry and repair and gift wear.
Dollar General
616 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 309-1201
Ralf Davis, Store Manager
8:00am - 9:00pm, 7 days
Description: Consumables, Groceries, pet supplies, party supplies, laundry supplies, personal hygiene, paper products, school supplies, apparel
Vital Edge Nutritional Center
610 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-9300
Darrell & JoAnne Rorer, Megan Miller
M-Sat 10:00am - 5:30 pm
Description: vitamins, minerals, organic and natural foods. Special orders for hard-to-find products. Senior Citizens 10% discount.
Radio Shack / Community TV
611 Broad Street
434-369-4719 Fax 434-369-1365
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Wakely Austin, Owner
M-F 9-5:30 Sat 9 - 3:00
Steve's Florist
507 7th Street
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-7750, 800-882-2097
Steve Dalton, Owner
M-F 8:30 am 5:00 pm, Sat 8:30 am - 1:00pm
Flowers for all occasions
Alta Shoe Shop
612 7th Street
434-369-4041 Fax 434-369-4383
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Sandy Myers, Owner
Description: Repairs and leatherwork
Altavista Appliance
420 7th Street
434-369-6770 Fax 434-369-6775
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Johnny Arnold, co-owner
M-F 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sat 8:30am - 2:00 pm
Vista Food Market
610 Pittsylvania Avenue
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-5439
Business Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8:00am-9:00pm, closed Sunday
Vista Food Market is a locally owned and operated grocery store that began in 1949 as a fruit stand. It now offers a full line of grocery items including fine meats and farm fresh vegetables. We have greeting cards, 2 for $1, everyday and offer Western Union money orders. From Easter hams to Christmas oysters, please come visit us, your hometown grocery store.
521 Main St.
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-0005
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Beginning December 28th, store hours are T uesday-Saturday 10am-5:30pm
Main Street Trading Company offers sales and consignment of brand name current fashioned clothing, accessories, shoes and a variety of apparel items for the entire family. They also carry unique home accents and decorating items to include glassware, decorative chest and other items. Additionally, they carry a full line of Avon products!
Locally owned and operated by Barbara Clements and Gloria S. Waller.
For the winners list: Click here for the 2011 Giblet Jog results!
It was a beautiful day for the 5th Annual Abbott Nutrition Giblet Jog 5k! The results are in and posted: Click here for the 2011 Giblet Jog results!
Altavista Art & Antiques
Local art, antiques, primitives,
collectibles and much more!!
623 Broad St., Altavista!! Hours:
Tuesday and Wednesday- 11am-6pm
Thursday and Friday- 11am-7pm
Saturdays- 10am-5pm
*Click here for additional upcoming events in the Altavista area...
You can find out more about Altavista at the following links:
Altavista Area Chamber of Commerce
National Trust for Historic Preservation
The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café, It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall and will be for sale at the Giblet Jog on Thanksgiving Day at English Park. Start your holiday shopping early and take advantage of this nostalgic and affordable gift idea.

Jimmy's Cafe
The scene depicted in this print is from approximately 1947/48 taken on Main Street in Altavista, VA. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. James L. Thomas (Mary Driskill), opened their first restaurant in 1929/30 at 814 Main Street, then sold it to Mickey James in 1931, due to the depression. The couple moved to Washington, D.C., where Mr. Thomas became a bus driver. The family moved back to Altavista in 1945 and opened "Jimmy's Cafe" in the building presently housing "The General Store and Inn", seen in this print. At one point in 1950 for 30 to 60 days, the owners also fed the National Guardsmen. In 1965, the owners built a new restaurant directly across the street from this one. One year after it was built, a cafeteria was constructed in the lower level. During this time, for eight years, the Thomas' also served around 14,500 meals to passengers at the Southern Station. From 1967 - 1972, chaperoned dances for teenagers were held in the lower level each Saturday, with as many as 475 in attendance each Saturday evening. There were as many as thirty employees at the peak of the business, with one working from the second week of the opening to its closing in June 1975.
Altavista On Track is launching the sale of prints of "Jimmy's Cafe" painted in Warer Color by local artist Karen Blaesing. Read more....