I saw this boutique today while walking around Castle Street Arts District. This is such a lovely…read moreplace owned by a wonderful lady named Amber. They sell a lot of local goods, permanent jewelry, clothing, candles and so much more. Pricing is great for a boutique. I loved this little store so much and I loved the kindness from the owner. My friend and I found matching ponchos that were the most comfortable things ever. They have dressing rooms if you need them and all kinds of monogrammed things.

From the owner: Mettle + Moxie is an online women’s clothing boutique. It’s a family business! The collection is…read morecurated and styled by Amber Rogerson who has always had a love of art and design. At Mettle + Moxie our goal is to help women feel brave, fierce and simply themselves! We believe all women have a little mettle and moxie in them and sometimes just need a good fitting dress to help them find it and feel confident. We value product that is made in the USA and we strive to support artisans in the US and around the globe. Mettle: a person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way. Moxie: force of character, determination, or nerve. We opened our storefront in May of 2023 at 603 S 9th St, Wilmington NC 28401. We can't wait to see you there Thursday and Friday 11-5:30 and Saturday 11-3!

Got the cutest shirts here today. The lovely lady from NY who works here is the sweetest too! First…read moretime here but we will be back for sure. Love supporting local shops. Customer service too notch.

This store is full of cute, funny, and unique things! It was also really affordable. I got an…read moreadorable coaster and magnet to remember our trip to Wilmington. Great place to get gifts for people.

I had the pleasure of meeting Lindsay at her extremely awesome boutique on Market Street. Loved the…read moremerchandise, especially those items crafted by locals. The store has a great vibe and going in there was a delightful experience. It's so important to shop the local stores and boutiques to keep them around. They add such a nice touch to downtown Wilmington! I love my new accessories!

Love this little place! The girl who owns it was so lovely and helpful. The prices were very fair…read morefor a little boutique, very cute styles for clothes and jewelry. Don't miss this little shop when you're in Wilmington!

I absolutely LOVE this store! Vinyls is my sons favorite and today was his birthday and we were so…read morehappy that Modern Legend was open so he could go down and pick out a brand new vinyl player and 5 new records to add to his collection. He is a HUGE Mac Miller fan and we were sooo happy to know that he was able to finish his collection today as well Thank you so much Modern Legend for making this our new vinyl home and go to referral location This is a must checkout The owner is super sweet and she has such a great eye for extra clothing , stickers, candles, games and sooo much more

This shop has an excellent selection of new vinyl records. The staff are friendly and helpful. The…read moreshop also has a rewards program for record purchases.

Bought the cutest dress on Sunday. Realized the clasp wasn't clipping in correctly. I went back in…read morestore and realized 1/2 of the dresses they had also had the clasp malfunctioning. Refund was not an option. It was $90. Store credit was the only option which is obviously not what a customer prefers. I always avoid boutiques and this just adds to why I do. Don't put items out that are faulty. Ridiculous.

Praise be! These folks went above and beyond for me! I don't live local anymore, but they made…read moreshopping online a breeze for me. To the folks who work at aqua A++ work. Thank you all 11/10

The Cotton Exchange holds a lot of history in its eight 19th-century buildings. Each of the eight…read morebrick buildings originally served a different industrial purpose. For instance, the Sprunt building started as a flour mill and a hominy mill. The structure was renovated in 1919 and became the central trading office for cotton bales, eventually growing into one of the world's largest and busiest cotton-exporting companies. The bales left the Cape Fear River port's docks to be shipped directly to England, Europe, and other parts of the United States, and remained fully operational until 1950. After the shipping port declined, the complex was abandoned and deteriorated to the point that it was scheduled for complete demolition. Fortunately, local developers stepped in to save the buildings, preserving the original architecture, heart pine beams, and exposed brickwork. The marketplace officially opened in 1976. It was the very first successful "adaptive reuse" historic preservation project in the state. Today, the Cotton Exchange is a wonderful, bustling mixture of locally owned restaurants and specialty shops. While exploring the multi-level halls, I really enjoyed viewing the built-in hallway exhibits filled with vintage photographs, educational storyboards, and antique tools tracing the complex's port history. I have since learned of a few treasures I missed while visiting, so I am already planning a return trip to find the rest and explicitly check out the Wilmington Walk of Fame installation out in the courtyards! It is a fantastic destination for exploring downtown, offering a large parking lot where merchants will validate your parking ticket with a purchase.

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.

One of the many tourist stores that I visited. This place features a great variety of Wilmington or…read morejust simply North Carolina from clothing to collectibles at pretty high prices. All in all just a casual place to visit

Not very welcoming and such a small selection. Not really worth the time to go to. Workers just…read morestood there on their phones.

LOVE this little store. Absolutely adorable and clean. Easy to navigate and spacious. Love how they…read morehave a mix of vintage pieces and new items. The new still have a 70s and vintage vibe. Huge selection of accessories and shoes too. Side note. Don't bring food or drinks. They will make you put it down. Kinda a hassle, but I totally get why and respected the rule. Just a heads up!

This is such a fab store! Great selection beautifully merchandised with nice, roomy dressing rooms…read more The owner was super nice with such a vision for providing lovely, eco-friendly fashion. Such a wonderful place!

Visited this boutique one Saturday evening during a stroll downtown. Great clothing (though mostly…read morenot my style), fabulous jewelry (a LOT my style), and two nice young women working the counter. Shop has a welcoming, hip vibe. I'll shop there again.

Absolutely gorgeous clothing! Unique prints and cuts, casual and formalwear. I would have died to…read morego here for prom dresses. Bridesmaids dresses too! Unique jewelry. Style is modern, girly, and lots of movement in the fabrics. More expensive than I can afford right now, but some items are affordable (sale shoes, jewelry, undergarments).

This is one of the most beautiful, unique shops in Wilmington! Jess has such a knack for vintage…read morestyle and treasure hunting there is just THE BEST. You will find your favorite pieces in this store.

I am a huge fan of Castle Street, with its bohemian charm and nonconformist style. I was supporting…read moresmall business Saturday when I discovered this vintage boutique. The interior of this shop is gorgeously decorated with bygone artifacts and the ambiance is enhanced by retro music. Jess and her associate are gentle and welcoming, which makes one want to linger and admire everything. That particular day, they were having what they refer to as yard sales. There was a rack of clothing outside the front door that was marked down to five dollars. I landed an adorable 70's dress that I look forward to wearing to an upcoming tea party. Outside the back door, there were several racks of clothes and a table of accessories on sale. Jess had refreshing drinks and coffee for her customers as well. Then, I found this 1930's bed jacket. It looks smashing with leggings and a tee.....I know this because I wore it to hear jazz on Sunday night. I felt like the bee's knees. I am looking forward to attending the shop's holiday party on December 9.....and more shopping! Another Castle street favorite!