Shopping is a delight for everyone, especially the kids. Somehow, no matter how gloomy the weather or how unhappy we may feel temporarily, a stroll down "main street" or a walk around the mall can be more uplifting than a doctor's prescription (and probably a lot less expensive today). The best thing is that Orange County isn't like Fifth Avenue or the Miracle Mile or Rodeo Drive—pricewise. It offers lots of national stores and brands, to be sure, but also more regional products that reflect the unique character and diversity and economy of the towns here and the greater North Carolina area.
201 South Estes Dr (University Mall)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
phone (919) 929-7133
Open Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun., 11am-6pm.
Since 1975. What started as a tiny coffee roastery has become a 60,000-sq.ft. landmark gourmet food and kitchen accessories marketplace that The New York Times food critic Craig Claiborne referred to as “wall to wall and floor to ceiling, a visual and gustatory delight”. Culinary Lessons at A Southern Season (CLASS) brings top chefs, food writers and all-round gourmets from the U.S. and various countries to demonstrate their latest tools, techniques and tastes. For events, times and costs, call (877) 929-7133.
201 South Estes Dr (University Mall)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
phone (919) 968-8008
Open Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm.
200 West Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
phone (919) 960-4769
508 Meadowmont Village Cir
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
phone (919) 967-8101
400 West Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
phone (919) 942-5178
Open Mon-Fri, 11am-9pm; Sat, 11am-6pm; Sun, 1-5pm; closed major holidays.
1807 Chapel Hill Blvd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
phone (919) 929-8332
Open Mon-Sat, 9am-11pm; Sun, 9am-10pm.
1215 East Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
phone (919) 929-0708
Call for hours.
Branching Out recently opened a "branch store" in Hillsborough at 116 South Churton Street, downtown. That phone number is (919) 732-2099.
115 North Churton St (#1B), Downtown
Hillsborough, NC 27278
phone (919) 245-0062
Call for hours.
South Rd (Daniels Building)
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1530
phone (919) 962-5060
115 North Churton St (Downtown)
Hillsborough, NC 27278
phone (919) 732-2013