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An early adaptive reuse project, the Cotton Exchange summarizes the character and charm exuding from this Port City's mercantile history. The collection of eight buildings, overlooking the Cape Fear River, are direct linkages to the prosperous role cotton exporting played in the development of the lower Cape Fear region. It is...more about The Cotton Exchange
The Cotton Exchange
A resident of The Cotton Exchange for 39 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
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The Cotton Exchange
10 Walnut St.
Wilmington, NC
(910) 762-4354
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
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
Step humbly into this apothecary for personalized attuned service to your health needs. Essential oil wizards can concoct a dream blend for aesthetic, emotional, and/or physical life improvements. These trusted hallmarks in the Wilmington Cotton Exchange for almost a decade serve our community of locals and tourists with holistic remedies; rooting...more about Down to Earth
Buy handknit, unique treasures and romantic, feminine frocks at this locally owned and friendly operated ladies boutique. Handmade hats decorated with handmade brooches make wonderful gifts for yourself or someone special. Proprietor and talented curator of whimsical women's clothing, Joan Elizabeth, is happy to guide you to the perfect purchase that...more about Elizabeth's Ladies Boutique
Attention gift givers seeking the thoughtful memento for the everyday! You will be in heaven here at Emory's Crystals. From local art to affordable handcrafted trinkets you will find a swath of goodies to share with those special to you. ...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
write-up coming soon......more about Fire & Spice Gourmet Kitchen Shoppe
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
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
A voyage around the world opens its doors at Ping'sTibet. Journey through tactile experience to the Far East where talented artisans create carvings, jewelry, pipes, combs, chopsticks and pashmina scarves out of locally sourced materials such as jade, agate, wool, and yak....more about Ping's Tibet
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
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
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
