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SHOPPING

the option to participate in making your
own board with a local shaper. Shop
for contemporary surf gear and lifestyle
apparel in Wrightsville Beach at Annex
Surf Supply, South End Surf Shop and
Sweetwater Surf Shop. CB Surf Shop in
Carolina Beach supplies a selection of
VILLAGES & CENTERS apparel, sandals and board rentals.
Stroll through downtown Wilmington’s
boutiques at the century-old Chandler’s
Wharf and then visit historic Cotton Visit WilmingtonAndBeaches.
Exchange’s 30 specialty shops and com/things-to-do/shopping
restaurants connected by open-air or scan the QR code.
courtyards in restored 19th-century
buildings. And don’t miss Lumina Station,
a pedestrian-friendly outdoor shopping
village near the beach populated
with locally owned boutiques and
distinctive restaurants.
At Mayfaire Town Center, you’ll find an
entertainment destination with national
retailers, restaurants and movie theaters.
The Forum offers a selection of luxury gifts,
trendy fashions, jewelry and imported
furniture in shops that coexist with fine
dining and cafés. Head over to The
Pointe at Barclay for more dining options
and movie theaters or the revitalized
Independence Mall in Midtown.
ANTIQUES & FURNISHINGS
Spend hours browsing through the
jewelry, furniture and more featured
throughout the four warehouses of The
Ivy Cottage, the South’s largest quality
consignment store. Vintage Marketplace
focuses on rare pieces like custom tables,
barn doors, art, pottery and chandeliers,
while fans of everything from industrial
pieces to artisan jewelry and custom-made
furniture will love Uptown Market’s one-
stop destination vibe.
SURF SHOPS
Hot Wax Surf Shop stocks all the top
surf and skateboarding brands and offers
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