Hillsborough Antiques Mall 387 Ja Max Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278, 919-732-8882, A quality antique mall with 20 dealers selling American and English antiques plus a nice selection of North Carolina Pottery.  more...

James Kennedy Antiques 905 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701, Brightleaf Square, 919-682-1040, Specializing in antique and estate jewelry, Chinese furniture, porcelains, pottery, African art, masks, sculptures, and textiles. The shop also carries scientific, medical, nautical, and apothecary instruments and associated antiques.  more... 

Bull City Art & Frame Company 905 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701, Historic Brightleaf Square, 919-680-4278, Bull City Art & Frame Company features Local Artists in various mediums. They are a "kid friendly" gallery and we are proud to be a "green" framer! more... 

Craven Allen Gallery 1106 1/2 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705, 919-286-4837, This gallery showcases high quality art pieces created by local artists in a variety of mediums plus offers a wonderful selection of original art and antique prints. 

Wentworth Gallery 6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713, The Streets at Southpoint, 919-806-5781, Browse through hundreds of exciting works by internationally renowned artists at this unique art gallery that offers a "Home Show" service where they will bring up to 20 works of art to your home or office for a private viewing. more... 

Bead Room, The 3321 Guess Road, Durham, NC 27705, 919-479-0222, A full service bead shop offering the best in gemstones, beads, findings and tools. Classes and studio available.  more...

Know Book Store & Restaurant, The 2520 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707, 919-682-7223, 877-991-5669, Specializing in African-American literature and periodicals, this full service bookstores offers complete collections by writers such as Zora Neale Hurston, Alice Walker, Langston Hughes, and Countee Cullen, as well as history, health, and religious books. The on site restaurant is known for having the "best jerk chicken and seafood" in town. more... 

Regulator Bookshop, The 720 Ninth Street, Durham, NC 27705, 919-286-2700, Locally owned and operated bookstore that offers a wide selection of new and used books, magazines, cards, and newspapers plus hosts numerous events throughout the year. more... 

Play House Toy Store, The 702 Ninth Street, Durham, NC 27705, 919-286-1317, Specializing in the best educational toys for children of all ages, this toy store features an experienced staff that helps you choose the perfect fun, creative, and quality educational toy that is appropriate for your child. more... 

Claymakers Studio 705 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701, 919-530-8355, Ceramic tools, supplies, books, and equipment are available at this pottery studio that also offers pottery and ceramic art work by area artists. Classes are available and individual studio areas are available for rent. more... 

Scrap Exchange 548 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701, 919-688-6960, Parents can find pieces of fabric, styrofoam, plastic, metal, wood, and other weird and wonderful odds and ends to keep their little ones busy at this unique center that also offers many fun events and workshops throughout the year. more... 

Picture It 3438 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC 27702, 919-309-9686, A fine art gallery and frame shop that showcases original limited edition art work such as prints, posters, and oils by Durham artists plus offers professional custom framing services. more... 

Special Collectibles 905 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701, Brightleaf Square, 919-956-5219, Find those unique figurines and collectibles at this wonderful store that carries lines from names such as Precious Moments, Windstone, Willow Tree, Pooh & Friends, and Lighthouses. more... 

Counter Culture Coffee 4823 Meadow Drive, Suite 112, Durham, NC 27713, 919-361-JAVA, The roaster of choice for many of the top restaurants, specialty stores, and groceries in North Carolina, this gourmet coffee shop roasts its own blends and offers a variety of unique gift ideas. more... 

Extrusions: A Fresh Pasta Shoppe 261 N.C. Highway 54, Durham, NC 27713, West Homestead Market Shopping Center, 919-361-3666, A family owned and operated pasta shop that offers an array of delicious breads, wines, olive oils, homemade sauces, focaccia, canolli, fresh pasta, and other baked goods.

Fargo-Hanna Oriental Rug Gallery 4422 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham, NC 27701, 919-419-0963, You'll find one of the largest selections of Persian, Indian, Chinese, Turkish, Pakistani, Tibet, and Dhurrie rugs at this gallery that sells and trades Oriental rugs, as well as offers repair services, appraisals, and expert cleaning services. more... 

Persian Carpet, The 5634 Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham, NC 27707, 919-489-8362, This carpet store specializes in British Arts and Crafts and Persian carpets plus offers a wide selection of new and antique Oriental rugs, kilims, dhurries, and aubussons. Worldwide UPS insured shipping is available. more...

Hamilton Hill Jewelry 113 South Gregson Street, Durham, NC 27701, 919-683-1474, A boutique fine jewelry store offering European and American designer collections and one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces including engagement and wedding rings, diamond jewelry, pearl jewelry, pendants, watches, and estate jewelry. more... 

Pearson Pianos 3750 Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham, NC 27707, 919-403-3280, Pearson Music is committed to 'Serving Music Education' through offering quality instruments at affordable prices and outstanding piano instruction. They offer a complete selection of quality pianos serving the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill Communities. Pearson Music School also offers music instruction for beginning children and adults.  more...

Tuba Exchange, The 1825 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27702, 919-493-2200, The only store in the nation that deals exclusively in tubas, euphoniums, and sousaphones, this unique music store also features a historic low brass musical instrument collection that contains over 200 vintage instruments. more... 

Durham Farmers' Market 426 Morris Street, Durham, NC 27701, Across from Measurement Incorporated, 919-484-3084, A wide selection of fresh, locally grown produce, plants, baked goods, handmade soaps, and unique, one-of-a-kind crafts by local farmers and craftspeople are featured at this market that is open every Saturday from April through November. more... 

Brightleaf Square 905 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701, 919-682-9229, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this shopping district includes nationally acclaimed restaurants, turn-of-the-century brick tobacco warehouses, thriving nightclubs, art galleries, specialty shops, clothiers, and jewelers. 

Ninth Street Shopping District Intersection of Main Street & Club Boulevard, 919-286-3170, Including Ninth Street North, Erwin Square, and Broad Street, this eclectic shopping district offers numerous specialty stores where you can buy athletic wear, books, toys, natural fiber clothing, crystals, CDs, and organic produce. more...

Northgate Mall 1058 West Club Boulevard, Durham, NC 27701, 919-286-4407, A shopping landmark in Durham for over 40 years, this unique mall offers over 165 stores that include major department stores such as Sears and Belk, as well as national stores and locally owned specialty shops. A full size Americana carousel is also inside the mall. more... 

Streets at Southpoint, The 6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713, 919-806-2071, This 200,000 square foot, open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment area has many features including unique specialty stores and restaurants, as well as a state-of-the-art 16-screen megaplex movie theater with stadium seating and digital surround sound. more... 

North Carolina Anglers & Outfitters 714 Ninth Street, Durham, NC 27705, 919-416-0951, The only complete Orvis Dealer in the area, this full service fly shop offers a wide variety of supplies and equipment for fishermen, as well as fly tying tools and materials. Guide services and instructions are available. more... 

Untidy Museum, The 1116 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27705, 919-416-1800, A fun and colorful specialty shop that offers a wide array of vintage, ultra-hip items such as furniture, clothing, feathered hats, unique lamps, beaded purses, and much more funky stuff.  more...