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.
102-A West Main St (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510
phone (919) 929-2340
1728 Fordham Blvd (Rams Plaza, Suite 161)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
phone (919) 932-6800
Daniel Boone Village Rd and adjacent streets
Hillsborough, NC 27278
phone (919) 245-3330
Major stores among the many include Antiques Unlimited (120 Antique St, 732-2000) and Depot Antiques & Collectables (409 Village St, 732-9796).
155 East Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
phone (919) 942-7544
201 South Estes Dr (University Mall at A Southern Season)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
phone (919) 563-5723
Open Sat Apr - Nov 15, 8am-noon (outside) & 1st and 3rd Sat Dec. - March, 9 am-Noon (inside)
The market is located at the eastern end of the shopping center ouside of A Southern Season, offering a wide variety of seasonal produce, as well as meats and cheeses. Dec-March, the market moves inside University Mall.
Market St (off US Highway 15-501 South)
Chapel Hill, NC
About 20 businesses.
Market Street Green (Southern Village)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
phone (919) 280-3326
Open Thu May-Aug, 4-7pm.
The finest and freshest locally grown produce, prepared foods, flowers and crafts. Everything sold is grown or produced by the vendors, all within a 50-mile radius. Special events include tastings, cooking demonstrations, music and Master Gardeners’ educational fairs.
121 North Churton St (Downtown)
Hillsborough, NC 27278
phone (919) 619-5616
Open Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 10am-5pm.
200 North Greensboro St (Carr Mill Mall)
Carrboro, NC 27510
phone (919) 967-1611