When it comes to shopping centers or districts with unique boutiques mixed with well-known favorites—Durham certainly has it all. Even better news? Many of those shopping centers, squares, and streets are located within a short distance of our apartments in Raleigh-Durham. Not only do these shopping meccas have the best stores, but you’ll find restaurants, salons, and entertainment as well. Here’s what’s in the neighborhood!
Parker and Otis
Shopping – Not too far from our Raleigh-Durham apartments is one of the city’s most well-known stores—Parker and Otis. This well-curated store is packed full of fine foods, wine, salts, chocolates, glassware, kitchen supplies, bar supplies, and more. Everything you could ever want for your kitchen or home can be found at Parker and Otis. It’s the perfect stop if you ever need to purchase a housewarming gift.
Other fun stuff – Not only is Parker and Otis a wonderful store to visit, but it’s also a café serving up delicious quick eats for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. On the menu, expect to find items like a Black Forest Ham and Asparagus Scramble, Shrimp BLT, and Curry Chicken Salad.
Brightleaf Square
Shopping – Keeping walking just one minute past Parker and Otis and you’ll reach Brightleaf Square. Located in a pair of historic tobacco warehouses in downtown Durham, the square is full of an eclectic group of locally-owned shops and restaurants. Shoppers can browse a dozen shops that are on-site at Brightleaf Square featuring unique gifts, cutting edge fashion, rare books, and more. Find highly-curated leather goods at Details, search for antiques at James Kennedy Antiques, and find your next favorite novel at Wentworth & Leggett. For a full list of shops, visit the directory.
Other fun stuff – In addition to amazing products and clothing, Brightleaf Square is home to Mexican food, fresh seafood, a brewery, and other eateries. Eat pasta to your heart’s content at Trattoria Salve, get your enchilada fix at El Rodeo, transport your tastebuds to Asia at Mount Fuji, and try the latest craft brew creation at Clouds Brewing. Check out the full list of restaurants here. Don’t forget to check the Events Calendar for future happenings at Brightleaf Square.
Discover 9th Street
Shopping – Hop in the car and drive to Durham’s famous 9th Street. Known for having a “little bit of everything,” the history-rich West Durham street is lined with local shops, restaurants, salons, galleries, and so much more. With over two dozen unique shops, boutiques, bakeries, and coffee shops, visitors can spend all day shopping on 9th Street. Vaguely Reminiscent is a women’s clothing secondhand store with fabulous pieces, and Barnes Supply Co. is your one-stop-shop for pet and garden care. Visit the website for a full directory of shops and businesses.
Other fun stuff – Hungry after all that walking and shopping? Don’t fret—there are delicious cafes and restaurants all along 9th Street. Eat authentic Latin American food at Blue Corn Café, chow down on standard pub fare and grab a drink at Dain’s Place, and indulge in fresh seafood at ZenFish Poke Bar. Aside from shops and restaurants, expect to find hair salons, dance studios, yoga studios, nail salons, electronic shops, and even a car wash. Visit the Discover 9th Street website for more details.
The Streets at Southpoint
Shopping – Located just minutes from our apartments in Raleigh-Durham is the massive shopping center of The Streets at Southpoint. This mall with award-winning design boasts over 150 shops and restaurants featuring a wide selection of retailers. Name a store and The Streets at Southpoint is almost sure to have it. Shoppers can expect to see their favorite shops and brands such as Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, Gap, Loft, Nordstrom, Sephora, J. Crew, and West Elm. Shoes, clothing, home goods, jewelry, or beauty—you can find it at The Streets at Southpoint. View the directory for a full list of shops.
Other fun stuff – No shopping mall would be complete without a wide array of dining options. Whether you want to sit down at a restaurant, grab a quick snack at a kiosk, or just sip on a cup of hot coffee—you can do any and all of that at The Streets at Southpoint where there are over 30 dining options. Visitors can nosh on food from The Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, Chick-Fil-A, Panera, Cinnabon, Starbucks, and more. Plus, the shopping center has a movie theater on-site so you can catch the latest blockbuster hit. Check their website for the restaurant directory and movie times.
Shop ‘til you Drop near our Apartments in Raleigh-Durham
There is no shortage of retail therapy near our apartments in Raleigh-Durham. Whether it’s a necessity, a gift, or shopping just for fun—you’ll find it at one of the many shopping areas nearby. Take a look at our gorgeous floorplans and make our apartments in Raleigh-Durham your home today.