Shopping

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.

FRANK

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109 E. Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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(919) 636-4135

Open Tue-Sat, 11 am - 6 pm; Thur till 8 pm for a TGI Thursday Salon night with the artist; Sun, 1 - 5 pm

A non-profit group of 24 artists have formed this 501c3 non-profit artists collective. The gallery is 3,400 square feet of space that is operated by these member artists and include another 50 regional and national artists. Gallery includes clay, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paintings, pastel, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textile, wood and more.

Fresh Market

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1201-A Raleigh Rd (Glenwood Square)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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phone (919) 932.7501

Open Mon-Sat, 9am-9pm; Sun, 10am-8pm.


Store conveys the atmosphere of an old-world European market, where one can visit an array of departments: an old-style butcher shop and fish market, bakery, produce and floral stands, and delicatessen. Sample freshly brewed coffee while you stroll down the wide aisles. The open-air feel of the market presents a feast for the senses as colors and aromas fill the atmosphere and classical music plays wafts through the air. Staff is on hand to answer all your food questions and to talk about the day's fresh offerings.

Glen Lennox and Glenwood Square

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Raleigh Rd (NC Highway 54 East) at US 15-501
Chapel Hill, NC

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Glen Lennox was Chapel Hill’s first shopping center. More than 20 businesses, anchored by Fresh Market and Rite-Aid..

Go Natural Nails

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218 B South Churton St.
Hillsborough, NC 27278

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(919) 732-3099

Full service, upscale nail salon and spa.

Goldworks

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201 South Estes Dr (University Mall)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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phone (919) 932-1771

Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm.

Specializing in their own original jewelry design, working in gold, platinum and mokume-gane (an ancient Japanese metal-layering technique, meaning “wood grain metal”).

Grass Island Gallery

906 Old Lystra Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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phone (919) 967-8696

Open by appointment.

Paintings, antique prints and jewelry.

Hampton Pointe

Interstate 85 (Exit 165) and NC Highway 86 (southwest corner), Hampton Pointe Blvd
Hillsborough, NC

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More than a dozen stores, including a Walmart SuperCenter and The Home Depot. Also home to the Hillsborough Farmers Market.

Harry’s Market at Whitecross

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3300 Highway 54 West
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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(919) 932-7025

Mon-Thur, 8am-7pm; Fri, 8am-9pm; Sat, 10am-4pm; closed Sunday

Offers local and area organic produce along with hand-made crafts and other goodies.  Harry’s Market at Whitecross is actively seeking to partner with other local businesses so that they can support each other and the community.  Third Monday Market will launch April 19 through November, 4pm - 7 pm.  Local farmers, growers, artisans, performers, business owners and crafterswill sell, display and perform at the market.

Hillsborough

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North Churton St
Hillsborough, NC

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Comprises Hillsborough Downtown and North Hills. Here, you’ll find a good choice of antique and craft shops and locally owned restaurants, art galleries and businesses, all in the heart of this historic town. More than 25 businesses.

Hillsborough Antiques Mall

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387 Ja Max Dr (Daniel Boone Village)
Hillsborough, NC 27278

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phone (919) 732-8882

Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm

The oldest antiques mall in North Carolina. 20 dealers provide a wide range of quality American and English furniture and decorative accessories, plus a nice selection of North Carolina pottery and Southern furniture. Free in-store appraisals on Mondays.

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Did You Know?

Although it may be relatively small, Orange County offers first-class and specialty shopping that rivals many big cities for unique stores (such as at Meadowmont Village).