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The site of the largest cotton-exporting company in the world in the nineteenth century, this collection of eight buildings overlooking the Cape Fear River was converted into a shopping and dining center in the early 1970s. Its renovation marked the beginning of the restoration of downtown Wilmington. Shoppers can enjoy a...more about The Cotton Exchange
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The Cotton Exchange321 N. Front St.Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 343-9896
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Caravan BeadsThe Cotton Exchange326-A Nutt St.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 343-0500
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Caravan Beads calls itself A bead lovers paradise, and indeed it is. With more than 1000 square feet of fine quality beads, findings and stringing materials, the Cotton Exchange business has everything the jewelry maker is looking for. They offer a variety of classes, host parties and groups and have work...more about Caravan Beads
Crescent Moon at The Cotton Exchange332 Nutt St.Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 762-4207
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Crescent Moon’s motto — ”the only thing here mass produced is originality!” — reveals the essence of this retail gift gallery. Including fine hand-crafted art glass and metal sculpture and showcasing more than 75 artists from North America, several of whom are local to Wilmington or North Carolina, Crescent Moon offers...more about Crescent Moon at The Cotton Exchange
The Golden Gallery311 N. Front St.Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 762-4651
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A resident of The Cotton Exchange for 35 years, The Golden Gallery is truly a family affair with Mary Ellen Golden's original watercolors and giclee prints depicting Wilmington landmarks and southeastern North Carolina scenery, photography and digital illustrations by son John W. Golden and music by husband John C. Golden. All...more about The Golden Gallery
Paddy's Hollow Restaurant & Pub $-$$The Cotton Exchange10 Walnut St.
Wilmington, NC • map(910) 762-4354
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An institution in downtown Wilmington, this intimate restaurant in the Cotton Exchange transports you back to friendly neighborhood pubs with an Irish flavor. Seating consists of high-backed wooden booths, tables and chairs or stools at the bar where you can have a brew and a bite while catching up with the...more about Paddy's Hollow Restaurant & Pub
The Basics - Authentic Southern Food $-$$The Cotton Exchange
319 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 343-1050
319 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 343-1050
Owner/chef Mary Long brings gourmet soul food to Wilmington at The Basics. Long moved to Wilmington in 2007 and immediately began looking for a restaurant spot to bring southern soul food traditions to the city. Using fresh vegetables and fruits that thrive in our climate and incorporating cultural traditions from Africa,...more about The Basics - Authentic Southern Food
Family owned and operated, Cape Fear Footwear offers a unique and stylish collection of sandals, handbags and accessories at affordable prices. They have Sanuk sandals and flip flops, handbags from Laurel Burch, key finders and purse hangers, Sun "N' Sand handbags and hats, Rainbow sandals and Taos sandals....more about Cape Fear Footwear
write-up coming soon......more about Caribbean Amphibian
write-up coming soon......more about Celtic Shop
Down to Earth $-$$The Cotton Exchange
315 N. Front St.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 251-0041
(866) 456-0052
315 N. Front St.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 251-0041
(866) 456-0052
write-up coming soon......more about Down to Earth
Elizabeth's Ladies Boutique $-$$The Cotton Exchange
O'Brien Bldg.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 763-7876
O'Brien Bldg.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 763-7876
write-up coming soon......more about Elizabeth's Ladies Boutique
Emory's Crystals $-$$The Cotton Exchange
Granary Bldg., Level 2
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 772-5415
Granary Bldg., Level 2
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 772-5415
write-up coming soon......more about Emory's Crystals
This multi-dimensional gallery houses an eclectic collection of limited-edition pieces, fine-art posters and originals from a wide range of local, regional, national and international artists. These artists include Timberlake, Mangum, Landry, Wyeth, Kunstler and many more. Among the many and varied subjects are florals, wildlife, seascapes and the Civil War. Professional...more about Fidler's Gallery and Framing
Fire & Spice Gourmet Kitchen Shoppe $-$$The Cotton Exchange
Dahnhardt Bldg.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 762-3050
Dahnhardt Bldg.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 762-3050
write-up coming soon......more about Fire & Spice Gourmet Kitchen Shoppe
A Wilmington fixture for more than 25 years, The German Cafe serves traditional strudels, ruebens and bratwurst. The lunch menu (11 Am to 2 PM) includes sandwiches and salads as well as schnitzel. For evening (5 PM to 8:30 PM) start with potato pancakes and end with their famous desserts and coffee....more about The German Cafe
Located in The Cotton Exchange, this popular coffeehouse offers yummy pastries, muffins and bagels to complement their fresh-roasted coffee, mocha shakes and specialty coffee drinks. Unique to the Java Dog Coffeehouse is one of Wilmington's two scaled-down replicas of the Statue of Liberty. (The other is at a side entrance to Thalian...more about Java Dog Coffeehouse
write-up coming soon......more about Native Soul
Personal notes are one of the best ways to express your emotions: gratitude, concern, congratulations, sympathy. Get the best in fine stationery from Occasions...Just Write! Conveniently located in the Cotton Exchange, they offer the invitations, decorative stationery with blank spaces as well as creative messages. They also offer a full line...more about Occasions... Just Write
Evoking the charm and character of the general store of days past, The Old General Store in the Cotton Exchange carries a clever assortment of items including penny candies and sundries....more about The Old General Store
write-up coming soon......more about Ping's Tibet
Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts $The Cotton Exchange
307 N. Front St.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 763-7111
307 N. Front St.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 763-7111
Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts brings a new dimension to the local art scene. This is the first gallery in Wilmington dedicated exclusively to handmade, one-of-a-kind, 3-dimensional art and crafts. Jury-selected coastal North Carolina artisans present decorative and functional works in clay, fiber wall hangings, decorative gourds, wearable fiber art,...more about Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts
Pure Life Health Food & Vitamins $The Cotton Exchange
Bear Bldg.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 343-1374
Bear Bldg.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 343-1374
Since 2007, Pure Life has shared their extensive knowledge of healthy living. Located in the Cotton Exchange, this health food store carries an extensive line of healthy, organic products. Experienced in herbalism, they offer organic food; wheat-free, dairy-free and gluten-free foods; vitamins; supplements; homeopathic remedies; skin care products and much more....more about Pure Life Health Food & Vitamins
A short walk from Wilmington's riverfront in The Cotton Exchange, The Scoop is just the place to grab a hot dog, sandwich or salad and milk shake for an on-the-go meal. Better yet, stay awhile and partake of such sinful creations as banana splits and ice cream nachos. On cool winter...more about The Scoop Ice Cream & Cafe
T.S. Brown Jewelry $The Cotton Exchange
343 N. Front St.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 762-3467
(866) 436-7872
343 N. Front St.
Wilmington, NC 28401 • map(910) 762-3467
(866) 436-7872
For beautifully designed jewelry, step into T.S. Brown Jewelry at the Cotton Exchange. Tim and Sandy Brown opened T. S. Brown Jewelry in 1983. Sandy's experience in the art world combined with Tim's experience in the jewelry business gave them the balance and skill to create a jewelry store that features...more about T.S. Brown Jewelry
Specializing in garment dyed screen printed t-shirts, collectables, footwear and sandles, Top Toad carries lines by Peace Frogs, Rainbow and Caribbean Soul. They also carry licensed collegiate items. They're conveniently located in The Cotton Exchange....more about Top Toad
Two Sisters Bookery is an independent bookstore offering hard-to-find regional titles and the works of many local authors. Whether you are looking for a Coastal Carolina cookbook, a quick lesson in local history, regional ghost tales, or even an analysis of the Civil War in Wilmington, they are the store for...more about Two Sister's Bookery
