The Holidays in Hillsborough Are Special

by Elizabeth Read | November 10 2010

I grew up in what would be considered a big city compared to Hillsborough, but now could imagine it no other way. If you’ve never experienced a small town’s holiday season, I invite you to come on over and see what makes the holidays in Hillsborough so special. To begin with, the shopping experience is so much different than in the rest of America. Each store is usually staffed by the owner, and can help you find exactly what you need for every member of the family. There are three art galleries in three short blocks, and that doesn’t include the art in Weaver Street Market’s lilac lounge, or on Cup a Joe’s walls. The many jewelry stores help provide that perfect one of a kind gift. It’s not just the shopping, of course, but even the food has a certain holiday feel about it. It doesn’t quite seem as naughty to grab an extra pastry at Valour’s patisserie, or buy a gift box of Matthew’s Chocolates as a hostess present, or a gift certificate to one of the great restaurants in town. Spend a few hours strolling down Churton and King Street, the locals will start to recognize you, and might even ask you to join them for a pint at the Wooden Nickel. I promise you’ll leave Hillsborough smiling.

Note: For a complete list of Hillsborough holiday events click here.

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