Unique Stores

A Southern Season

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

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phone (919) 929-7133

Open Mon-Thur & Sat, 10am-7pm; Fri 10am-9pm; 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.

Cameron’s

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

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phone (919) 942-5554

Open Mon.-Sat., 10am-9pm; Sun., noon-6pm.

Since 1977, Cameron’s has been an experience, not just a store. Started as a craft gallery, it now offers everything from gold earrings to plastic ants, plus gifts, greeting cards, candles, bath toys, jewelry, handbags, animal-head mounts and other highly entertaining, "off-the-wall stuff". Don’t miss the shrine room—where nothing is for sale—and its Elvis prayer wall.

Carr Mill Mall

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200 N. Greensboro Street
Carrboro, NC 27510

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(919) 942-8669

Carr Mill Mall is a beautifully restored former textile mill (built in 1899 as Alberta Mill and listed on the National Register of Historic Places), which houses many specialty stores, restaurants, chocolate shop, boutiques and galleries.  Adjacent to Harris Teeter, CVS and Weaver Street Market in the heart of downtown.

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.

Julian’s

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135 East Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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phone (919) 942-4563

Open Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm.

Julian’s, founded in 1942 by Alexander Julian’s father, Maurice Julian, is an intriguing mix of past and present. Here you can experience the classic personal service and custom tailoring that has made loyalists of thousands of University of North Carolina alumni, while discovering the very latest in men’s fashion from Alexander Julian and other innovative designers. Still a family business, the shop has been owned and operated by the children, Alex and Missy, since Maurice’s death in 1993. Men’s and women’s clothing, accessories and the Foxglow Chapel Hill collection candles.

Nested

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118-B East Main St (Downtown)
Carrboro, NC 27510

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phone (919) 338-8023

Open Mon-Sun 10am-6pm

Fine gifts and home decor.

Night Gallery and Branching Out

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201 S. Estes Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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(919) 929-5755

Open Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm; Sun: 1pm-6pm

Locally owned and operated, Night Gallery and Branching Out is an expanded concept from Pam Williams, an original tenant in University Mall. The store features everything from women’s apparel and lingerie to an eclectic mix of vintage furnishings, garden antiques, specialty bath products and gifts.

Phydeaux - A Unique Pet Shop

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400-A1 S. Elliott Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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(919) 960-3606

Open Mon-Sat, 10 am - 8 pm; Sun Noon - 6 pm

One of the largest independent retailers in Chapel Hill and the only pet supply store in Orange County. Voted Best Pet Specialty Store four years in a row by the Independent Weekly,

Somethin Else

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318 West Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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(919) 933-9909

Open Mon-Sat, 11am - 7pm; Sun, Noon - 5 pm

Where every gift is a work of art. We pride ourselves with an eclectic and unique collection of handmade American Craft comprised of local and national artists.

Toots and Magoo Gallery

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142 East Franklin St (Downtown)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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phone (919) 942-3339

Open Tues-Sat 11am-7pm; Sun Noon - 5 pm

Fine art, antique and papergoods gallery offering high-quality prints, folk art, painted Hungarian furniture and handmade invitations and letterheads. Handbags, jewelry, tableware, fine art, antiques, stationary and more.