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.
387 Ja Max Dr (Daniel Boone Village)
Hillsborough, NC 27278
phone (919) 732-8882
102 West King St (Downtown)
Hillsborough, NC 27278
phone (919) 929-2691
SunTrust Bank parking lot, 128 North Churton St (Sat), 241 South Churton St (Wed)
Hillsborough, NC 27278
phone (919) 732-8315
Open Sat Apr-Nov, 8am-noon; Sat Dec-Mar, 10am-noon; Wed Jun-Labor Day, 4-7pm.
Founded in the mid-1980s, the market has grown to about 60 members, who sell a wide variety of vegetables and fruits, plus flowers, jams and baked goods.
121-D North Churton St (Downtown)
Hillsborough, NC 27278
phone (919) 732-5001
209 East Main St (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510
phone (919) 967-4300
Mon-Wed 9:30am-5pm; Thur-Fri 9:30 am-8pm; Sat 10am-6pm;Sun 11am-5pm
128 East Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
phone (919) 967-5646
304 West Weaver St (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510
phone (919) 933-2400
1728 Fordham Boulevard, #127 (Rams Plaza)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
phone (919) 929-7474
Open Mon-Thu, 6am-10pm; Fri, 6am-8pm; Sat, 8am-6pm; Sun, noon-6pm.
246 South Nash St
Hillsborough, NC 27278
phone (919) 644-1243
405 East Main St
Carrboro, NC 27510
phone (919) 967-7005
Open Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun, noon-5pm. Open Mon Apr only.