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Didn't really see any shops that interested me here. Of those I did stop into, the people were…read morefriendly, but the prices were a bit overboard. And I was surprise with the lack of local goods (eg olive oil place is all imported but no info on the labels). I parked in their lot because I figured I would easily find something I'd like, support local, and validate my parking. Probably could have enjoyed a light meal here but not my kind of place - too tourist trappy.

The Cotton Exchange is a small collective of small busineses. It has cafes, a nail shop, a salon…read moreand several clothing boutiques. It has a real quaint few. I did get a workout walking to the top floor and exiting out to Front Street. I just love the small town feel.

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Heart of Carolina

4.9(7 reviews)

This is a really nice shop inside the Cotton Exchange. They sell wine, wine glasses, and small home…read moredecor items. The shop isn't very big but they make up for it with the quality of items. Another really nice thing about this shop is they feature North Carolina wines and items from North Carolina craftsmen. Highly recommend.

Wilmington has many great little places and one would have to spend quite a bit of time checking…read moreevery store out - but please check this place out for SURE! The staff are great, the selection unique and you just might be surprised at what you might find and the price you will pay! We picked up a couple wedding gifts as well as a take home one for ourselves - I believe my mom even found something here too! Make sure you stop in - tell them your friends from Silver Creek NY sent you :)

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Krazy Mike'z

3.5(20 reviews)

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Went here for a one tree hill event! Lots of different merch! I would recommend going here if…read moreyou're in town, and are a fan of one tree hill.

OTH fan and you happen to be in town? Krazy Mike'z better be on your list if you're looking for a…read morememento, or needing something to pair with your self-tour of filming locations. There's a nice variety of OTH merch (towards the back): shot glasses, mugs, hoodies, t-shirts, jerseys, stickers, vinyl stickers, etc. The merch is decently priced, however some of the clothing was showing some wear and tear (from customers trying them on). I'd suggest any potential buyers double check for any fraying or discoloration. Hopefully the store will consider more hat options, offering beanies, and offering more color variety (especially darker colors) for their shirts and hoodies. There were a few design styles I liked but they were only offered in grey or white. I also noticed some merch in-store isn't currently offered on their site and vice versa. If you're a Dawson's Creek fan: there is some merch (also towards the back, shares a table with some OTH merch and where the shot glasses are) but not as much as OTH. Tips: -Street parking is available -Store is about a 2-5min walk to Nathan & Haley's bench -Masks were enforced when I went (November 2021)

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Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts

5.0(4 reviews)

We had an ice cream cone and also bought some fudge…read more Both were good.......not great! The fudge has a consistency and flavor had not had before, but it is still good and took some home with me

This is the kind of gem I love to find when traveling! Seemingly all the artwork and merchandise is…read morecreated by local artists and there is so much to browse! You can spend hours in here looking at every little (and big) piece of art! And best part, you can purchase and take it home with you! I purchase an amazing steampunk fairy necklace for my youngest daughter which she loves. The entirety of The Cotton Exchange is amazing, but make a stop here FOR SURE!

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Fidler's Gallery & Framing

Helpfully with framing recommendations. I got a call when my work was complete. They safely kept my…read moreart while I was out of town the next two weeks.

I took a mantle clock there for repair with little hope it could be fixed. The friendly staff were…read moreable to repair it in no time.

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Occasions...Just Write

4.3(9 reviews)

Very good but could be even better. I really appreciated the fact that I was able to find a…read moreLeuchtturm 1917 journal to use as my Bullet Journal and some excellent Blackwing pencils. They also had a number of fountain pens to choose from, though I was not in the market so skipped over them. This alone is enough to make this a regular stop for me on my visits to Wilmington. On the downside, I spent a good 20 minutes browsing in the store AND made a purchase and the clerk never really engaged me other than seeming to keep an eye out that I was not shoplifting. When I was leaving I saw a sign outside the door that they were promoting a special project where people could write notes to service people overseas. I didn't see the sign when i came in and never did the clerk asks me if I wanted to contribute to the project -- which I totally would have. I absolutely DO NOT like clerks who are all over you when you are shopping, but a friendly greeting and promotion of an event like they were running is not overboard.

A Very friendly staff member helped me find what I was looking for and actually directed me to the…read moresale section. Many items to purchase from cards to calendars. Notepads, journals and much much more. If you are visiting the downtown Wilmington area this is worth a pop in. If you are a local - you already know.

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Gnome Garden ILM

5.0(1 review)

Such a fun, cozy plant shop. Gnome Garde has healthy houseplants, unique pots, and the cutest gnome…read moretouches throughout the store. A lot of care goes into what's carried here, and it shows. If you love plants and supporting small local shops, this one's worth stopping into.

From the owner: A gnome-loving gift and plant shop by the Gnomies of Gnome Nom Nom--filled with whimsical décor,…read moregreenery, and magical mushroom treasures.

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Top Toad

4.4(9 reviews)

Got a cute Prince magnet here. They have lots of cool gifts and service is friendly. Prices are a…read morebit high but isn't everything these days?

I bought a hoodie, and 2 t-shirts while here on vacation! The clothes I got here were some of my…read morefavorites! I came to Wilmington for a One Tree Hill convention and there was definitely lots of merch options here at Top Toad. Everyone in here was also so kind!

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Return Passage

4.3(9 reviews)

I usually always find a good steal here! Fun shopping! Often times you have to really search…read morethrough the racks, and the sizes are hit or miss, but it's definitely worth a trip. Great accessories--just bought a cool, gold snake necklace and a sweet pair of purple flat boots. PS--this location needs to be updated, they have moved to front street closer to the collge. Near the subway & PCJ.

Trendy, preloved clothing at bargain prices. They have some clothes for men, but even more for…read morewomen. Also, you can trade in your gently worn clothing for cash or store credit.