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.

Village Plaza, Gateway Commons and The Galleria

Along South Elliot Rd between E Franklin St and Fordham Blvd
Chapel Hill, NC

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More than 50 businesses among the three centers (Village Plaza itself is four separate shopping centers), anchored by Staples and Whole Foods Market, inlcudes 3Cups, restaurants and more.

Village Square Auctions

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3401 Forest Ave
Efland, NC 27243

Directions

phone (919) 732-5441

Vintage Revival Shops

125 East King St (Downtown)
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Directions

phone (919) 644-8000

Open Tue-Sat, 11am-4pm.

Offers vintage and cottage items, unique gifts and fine teas.

Weaver Street Market

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101 East Weaver Street (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

phone (919) 929-0010

Open daily, Carrboro & Southern Village 7am-10pm; Hillsborough 7am-9pm


One of the largest and most successful cooperative organic supermarkets in the U.S. Founded in June 1988 in Carrboro, it now includes the adjacent Panzanella Restaurant and Bakery, along with stores in Chapel Hill, (Southern Village) and Hillsborough (Gateway Center). On the front lawn at the store in Carrboro in the warm weather months, café patrons can enjoy music performances Sunday morning and Thursday evening.

Whitehall at the Villa

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1213 East Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 942-3179

Open Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm.

Spacious 7,500-sq.ft. shop specializes in period 18th and 19th century Formal English and Country French Furniture, Fine Art, Silver, Porcelain and all appropriate accessories. Since 1930.

Whole Foods Market

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81 South Elliott Rd (Village Plaza)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 968-1983

Store open daily, 7am-9pm; Cafe open 7am-9pm

Offers an abundance of natural and organic foods for health conscious households and aspiring gourmets and features the highest quality, best-tasting fresh produce, natural meats, seafood, hearth baked breads, fresh pastries and tempting desserts, specialty cheeses and chocolates, plus a diverse selection of wines and beers from around the world. Plus Penguin’s Café and Coffee Bar.

Willow Creek

NC Highway 54 West at Jones Ferry Rd
Carrboro, NC

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About 15 businesses, anchored by Food Lion and Rite-Aid.

Womancraft Gifts

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1800 East Franklin St (The Shops at Eastgate)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 929-8362

Open Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, noon-5pm.


An artists’ cooperative store featuring the work of more than 60 area artists. One-of-a-kind handcrafted items include pottery, fabric art, stained glass, wood and jewelry. All artists live and work within 50 miles of Chapel Hill. A truly unique shopping experience.

Wootini

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200 North Greensboro St (Carr Mill Mall)
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

phone (919) 933-6061

Open Mon & Wed 10am-6pm; Tue noon-8pm; Thur-Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun noon-5pm.

Art gallery showcasing works in the Pop Pluralism movement and art items derived from works such as Designer Vinyl Figures.

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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).