Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Kure Beach Area

"The Castle Street Arts & Antique District sounded like a great place to do some browsing, so we walked just over a mile and spent the rest of the morning popping in and out of a variety of shops. A mid-morning pick-me-up coffee was also in order, so we took a quick break at Luca Café, too."

"Check out the antique shops in downtown’s central business district and along the Castle Street Arts & Antique district. Lunch Along the Water"

"This art village on Willard Street combines art studios and galleries with private venue space for meetings, classes, and events. Art is available to the public Fridays and Saturdays and several artists teach classes. theArtWorks fosters a creative environment for artists and the community."

"theArtWorks is a huge gallery space in downtown Wilmington NC. This art village on Willard Street combines art studios and galleries with private venue space for meetings, classes, and events. Art is available to the public Fridays and Saturdays and several artists teach classes."

"If there’s time, take in some unique shopping at Old Wilmington City Market (a historic building housing an eclectic collection of shops); The Cotton Exchange (eight restored buildings connected by open-air courtyards and home to 30 specialty shops and restaurants); Blue Moon Gift Shops (voted “Best Gift Shop in Wilmington” year after year); The Ivy Cottage (the largest furniture consignment store in the southeast); Mayfaire Town Center (featuring over 80 shops, restaurants and a cinema) or Lumina Station (upscale boutiques and fine dining). You’ll also find dozens of art galleries and antique shops. There’s even a Fourth Friday Gallery Walk."

"If there’s time, take in some unique shopping at Old Wilmington City Market (a historic building housing an eclectic collection of shops); The Cotton Exchange (eight restored buildings connected by open-air courtyards and home to 30 specialty shops and restaurants); Blue Moon Gift Shops (voted “Best Gift Shop in Wilmington” year after year); The Ivy Cottage (the largest furniture consignment store in the southeast); Mayfaire Town Center (featuring over 80 shops, restaurants and a cinema) or Lumina Station (upscale boutiques and fine dining). You’ll also find dozens of art galleries and antique shops. There’s even a Fourth Friday Gallery Walk."

"Wilmington, NC shopping isn’t defined by shopping malls or big box retailers. The highest concentration of unique boutique shops can be found at one place. The Cotton Exchange."

"If there’s time, take in some unique shopping at Old Wilmington City Market (a historic building housing an eclectic collection of shops); The Cotton Exchange (eight restored buildings connected by open-air courtyards and home to 30 specialty shops and restaurants); Blue Moon Gift Shops (voted “Best Gift Shop in Wilmington” year after year); The Ivy Cottage (the largest furniture consignment store in the southeast); Mayfaire Town Center (featuring over 80 shops, restaurants and a cinema) or Lumina Station (upscale boutiques and fine dining). You’ll also find dozens of art galleries and antique shops. There’s even a Fourth Friday Gallery Walk."

"If there’s time, take in some unique shopping at Old Wilmington City Market (a historic building housing an eclectic collection of shops); The Cotton Exchange (eight restored buildings connected by open-air courtyards and home to 30 specialty shops and restaurants); Blue Moon Gift Shops (voted “Best Gift Shop in Wilmington” year after year); The Ivy Cottage (the largest furniture consignment store in the southeast); Mayfaire Town Center (featuring over 80 shops, restaurants and a cinema) or Lumina Station (upscale boutiques and fine dining). You’ll also find dozens of art galleries and antique shops. There’s even a Fourth Friday Gallery Walk."

"Welcome to Lumina Station, the shopping village by the beach. Here you will discover a charming collection of locally owned boutiques, distinctive restaurants and cafes that you won’t find anywhere else in Wilmington or Wrightsville Beach, NC. Winner of Coastal Living magazine’s first-ever award for contextual design, Lumina Station’s beautiful landscaping, whimsical sculptures and storybook bridges make for a truly unique local shopping experience. You could even find yourself immediately at home in a rocking chair to claim as your own – surrounded by friendly folks happy to give you a smile."

"Chandler’s Wharf is an upscale shopping and dining complex with ample free parking. All businesses are locally owned and operated and are strongly partonized by the local population. https://www.wilmingtondowntown.com/go/chandlers-wharf"

"At The Forum, charming boutiques sit side-by-side with fine dining, sidewalk bistros and gourmet cafes. Shoppers can choose from a wide array of gifts, womens’ fashions, jewelry, antiques, imported furniture, handmade papers and gourmet foods. When the shopping is done, they can relax with an exquisite meal served al fresco under The Forum’s copper-roofed dome, or simply enjoy cappuccino and chocolates in an intimate cafe accented with original art and sculpture."

"While I almost always support local businesses first, I just have to be honest, Bruster’s ice cream is the bomb.com. Not only does it taste amazing, but it’s super affordable too. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream always has at least 24 flavors and is made fresh daily on site."

"We collected shells to take home as a souvenir and our daughter played by the shore until it was time for dinner at Oceanic Restaurant attached to Crystal Pier. *Be sure to check back here for my #FoodieFriday review of our dining experience at this restaurant. Wrightsville Beach is a walkable beach town with the beauty of nature all around!"

"The place has high majestic ceilings and the overall look of a tavern, and boasts of a huge bar that can seat many people. Not just the space, but the selection of drinks is admirable too!. Although it is partial to the brown juice made locally, there are only 275 whiskey selections from all around the world!"