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…
Must-see shopping in North Carolina
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Asheville
Downtown’s best-loved new bookstore is cherished locally for its expert staff, who maintain a carefully curated selection of regional fiction and…
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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…
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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,…
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Outer Banks
Welcoming independent local bookstore chain, selling a good range of fiction, poetry, cooking and history books, plus a dedicated collection of Outer…
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Outer Banks
Inside the former Dare County Courthouse (built in 1904), this nonprofit gallery exhibits hundreds of paintings, jewelry and other local designs, inspired…
