North Carolina Mountains
The Parkway Craft Center, where the Southern Highland Craft Guild sells superb crafts, is housed in a 1901 Colonial Revival mansion that’s directly…
Must-see shopping in North Carolina
The Triangle
Raleigh born and bred, this hip, mostly men’s clothing boutique made a name for itself by dishing out its own shirt designs in half sizes. Along with…
North Carolina Mountains
The first of the many Mast general stores that dot the High Country, this rambling clapboard building still sells many of the same products that it did…
Asheville
For a taste of Asheville’s contemporary creativity, and a distinctly psychedelic take on Appalachian art, drop into this groovy downtown gallery. As well…
Charlotte
Charlotte’s best-known luxury clothing store has earned a national reputation for its impeccable array of women’s fashion and jewelry, much of it the work…
The Triangle
The grocery co-op at Weaver Street Market serves Carrboro as an informal town square, with live music and free wi-fi, and the gift and crafts stores of…
Asheville
This long-standing North Carolina favorite is great for outdoor gear, organic and natural cosmetics, provisions, candy, toys – you name it – much of it…
Asheville
With its silky truffles ($2.25) and sinfully good caramels, not to mention 20-minute tasting tours ($10), Chocolate Fetish deserves a flag on any…
Charlotte
Apart perhaps from its giant robot sign and blue-brick facade, this Plaza Midwood store is just like the local record stores you used to love. Rack upon…
Asheville
Beautiful ceramic mugs and plates, made by a collective team of local ceramicists that includes Alex Matisse, the great-grandson of Henri himself. Their…
Asheville
This small shop focuses on local and ethically sourced products. You'll find work from more than 70 regional artists and some funky Asheville souvenirs…
Charlotte
If you’re shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts, head to this small boutique. The real standout amid its carefully curated selection of locally made craftwork…
Coastal North Carolina
Find local crafts, art and jewelry at stalls and in permanent shops under this impressive historic structure, with 14ft ceilings and a glass skylight…
Asheville
Downtown’s best-loved new bookstore is cherished locally for its expert staff, who maintain a carefully curated selection of regional fiction and…
The Triangle
Occupying what were originally the Watts and Yuille tobacco warehouses, Brightleaf Square is home to boutiques selling everything from vinyl to gourmet…
Asheville
This may look like a run-of-the-mill, old-school shoe store, but venture inside – it’s enormous, with an eye-catching assortment of hiking boots and hip…
North Carolina Mountains
To pick up authentic Cherokee craftwork, including basketry, stone carving and ceramics, head to this large cooperative gallery.
Charlotte
There’s only one downside to this large Plaza Midwood secondhand bookshop – Page, the loud and aggressive cat who prowls the aisles. Find a place to hide,…
Outer Banks
Welcoming independent local bookstore chain, selling a good range of fiction, poetry, cooking and history books, plus a dedicated collection of Outer…
Outer Banks
Inside the former Dare County Courthouse (built in 1904), this nonprofit gallery exhibits hundreds of paintings, jewelry and other local designs, inspired…
Original Mast General Store Annex
North Carolina Mountains
The nearby Mast General Store took over this former rival way back when, and now stocks it with outdoor apparel, hiking gear and a whole lot of candy.
