Calling All Shopaholics

FROM THE ESSENTIAL TO THE LUXURIOUS

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Looking for a new ensemble for the symphony? A print to fill that blank wall space? A unique gift for that special person? No need to drive across town! The days of shopping Downtown are returning without the hassles or parking woes of mall traffic. Residents of Downtown Raleigh enjoy an eclectic selection of shopping venues. From exotic Balinese furniture and Tibetan accessories, to handmade furniture inspired by ceremonial vessels and everything in between you can find what you need, and more, in inviting neighborhood centers and independently owned businesses.

For nearly 60 years, downtown residents have shopped in the neighborhood at Cameron Village. Tree-lined walks and over 80 shops and restaurants create a charming shopping environment. We work hard to keep what works well, says Pat Boyle, marketing director for Cameron Village. Visitors to the recently renovated shopping center will find the traditional and the trendsetting in fashions for men, women, and children; home accessories, antiques, and gifts; sporting goods; jewelry; and specialty shops, including La Di Dog, a store just for dogs, and Beleza, A Fair Trade Boutique specializing in handcrafted jewelry and clothing from Brazil and Madagascar.

As people rediscover the advantages of living in the city’s center, they’ll also discover the unique and intriguing retailers located throughout Downtown’s five districts. For contemporary and fine arts to enhance the look of your home or office, visit one of the many retail galleries, such as Artspace, Points of View Photography Gallery, or Flanders Gallery in the recently opened Seaboard Station. While there, browse the furniture offerings of red pin and Seaboard Imports, and check out Logan Trading Company for gardening needs and Ace Hardware, with over 60,000 items.

Pick up fresh flowers on your way home — or pick out a new bike. Search for that special antique to accent your living room, or browse the bookstore shelves for a bestseller. And from boutique to vintage, menswear to formal and dance apparel, you’ll find clothing and accessories fit for work and play.

Whether you’re looking for art to complement your home or office décor, or accessories to complement that new outfit, you’ll find it in Downtown Raleigh. And as retail spaces continue to open up in the many mixed-use projects under construction or planned for the future, so will your options for shopping — just down the street from your home or business.