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FOUR SEASONS TOWN CENTRE

Home to great stores such as Dillard’s, JCPenney, Forever 21, H&M. Four Seasons has something for everyone. 410 Four Seasons Town Centre Mon.-Sat., 10am-9pm; Sun., 12pm-7pm. I-40 at W. Gate City Blvd. at exit 217. 336-292-0171. shopfourseasons.com

FRIENDLY CENTER AND THE SHOPS OF FRIENDLY CENTER

Enjoy the convenience and variety of over 100 shops, services, and restaurants in a beautiful outdoor shopping village. Featuring Apple, REI, Belk, Macy’s, lululemon and local shops. Indulge your sweet tooth at Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop or Nothing Bundt Cakes Bakery. Cap the day with a meal from Bravo! Italian Kitchen, The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s, Fleming’s Steakhouse and Wine Bar, and Harper’s Restaurant. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-9pm; Sun., 12-6pm. Friendly Ave. at Green Valley Rd. & Hobbs Rd. 336-299-9802. FriendlyCenter.com

SHOPPING DISTRICTS

DOWNTOWN GREENSBORO

Browse dozens of art galleries, restaurants, specialty and antique shops. Featuring over 30 shops including independent locally owned and operated specialty stores. Located on S. Elm St. For more information, call Downtown Greensboro Inc. 336-379-0060. downtowngreensboro.org

STATE STREET STATION

Stroll through a cordial, relaxed neighborhood of 30 unique shops, galleries, restaurants, and boutiques housed in elegantly refurbished 1920s vintage buildings. Including Eclectic By Nature, Vida Pour Tea and State St. Jewelry. Between N. Elm and Church St. 336-383-5917.

FANTA CITY INTERNATIONAL SHOPPING CENTER

World fare in Greensboro. Greensboro’s first international shopping mall offers a unique shopping experience. Grab a bite of authentic Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, and Mexican dishes. 4925 W. Market St. 336-383-5917.

Revolution Mill

Revolution Mill

ARTISTIC GIFTS & SOUVENIRS

DESIGN ARCHIVES EMPORIUM

Vintage and handmade items can be found at Design Archives, featuring unique North Carolina souvenirs and one-of-a-kind items including jewelry, art, vintage clothing and more. 342 S. Elm St. 336-272-1800. shopdesignarchives.com

JUST BE

Jewelry, arts, and handmade gifts to celebrate your spirit! Visit Just Be to find jewelry, handbags, apparel, home decor, or a gift off the beaten path, specializing in U.S. made, fair trade, and handcrafted products. 352 S. Elm St. 336-274-2212. onlyjustbe.com

JEANSBORO

Greensboro's rich textile history is still thriving in different forms. Shop and explore why Greensboro is nicknamed Jeansboro.

HUDSON’S HILL

American General Store and former food and seed store. Hudson’s Hill focuses on Greensboro’s history with textiles by focusing on men’s and women’s denim, overalls, custom leather goods and accessories. 527 S. Elm St. 27406 336-833-5857 Hudsonshill.com

REVOLUTION MILL

A former Flannel Mill, Revolution Mill has transformed into a destination campus that includes restaurants, coffee shops, businesses, outdoor performance spaces, public art galleries, and Greenway trails. Revolution Mill Dr. 27405 revolutionmillgreensboro.com/campus-map

WRANGLER+ LEE HOMETOWN SHOP

Lee and Wrangler have more than 200 years of denim heritage. At the Hometown Store in downtown Greensboro, you can shop special collections and one-of-a-kind pieces. 300 S. Elm St. 27401 615-479-8732. wrangler.com

UNIQUELY GREENSBORO

ANTIQUE MARKETPLACE

45,000 square foot facility full of collectibles, antiques, furniture, chandeliers, accessories, glassware, coins, Civil War relics, books, pocket watches, jewelry, and the unusual from over 120 vendors. Mon.- Sat.: 10:00am - 6:00pm Sun.: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. 6428 Burnt Poplar Rd. 336-662-0544. triadantiques.com

ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE OF GREENSBORO

A nonprofit warehouse and showroom for hardware, flooring, bathtubs, doors, lighting, and other items from reclaimed historic homes in Guilford County by architecturally savvy volunteers. A project of Preservation Greensboro Incorporated. Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat. 9am-3pm; 1028-B Huffman St. 336-389-9118 preservationgreensboro.org

FURNITURELAND SOUTH

Furnitureland South is the world's largest furniture store, offering over 1,000 of the best brands and prices. With 1.3 million square feet of showroom space, Furnitureland South is your destination for quality home furnishings. Mon.-Thur., 8:30am-5:30pm; Fri., 8:30am-8:30pm; Sat., 8:30am-5:30pm. 5635 Riverdale Dr., Jamestown. 336-822-3000. FurniturelandSouth.com

HIPPO RECORDS

Carrying LPs and EPs, new and used records with new releases and music from the last 50+ years including current Billboard chart-toppers and self-released 7 inches. Mon.-Sat. 12pm-8pm Sun. 12-5pm 2823 Spring Garden St. 336-420-4871. shophipporecords.com

LOST ARK VIDEO GAMES

Neighborhood arcade that buys, sells and trades all types of video games, featuring table top games and direct-from-Japan collectibles including plushes, blind bags and statues. Mon.-Fri. 11am-9pm. Sat. 11am-11pm. Sun. 1pm-6pm. 1701-A Spring Garden St. 336-422-6342. lostarkvideogames.com

RECONSIDERED GOODS

A creative nonprofit reuse center that has unique items and reusable materials. You’ll be surprised with what you will find. Get crafty and inspired. Tues.-Sun. 10am-5pm 4118 Spring Garden St. 336-763-5041. reconsideredgoods.org

WONDERLAND BOOKSHOP

Greensboro’s newest bookshop focusing on children's and young adult books and gifts. Story times are Saturdays at 10:30 am. Tues-Sun. 10am-3pm. 409 State St. 336-840-7898. wonderlandbookshopnc.com

SO MUCH MORE

We have many one-of-a-kind, independently owned shops in Greensboro. For more, visit our website: VisitGreensboroNC.com

Replacements, Ltd.

REPLACEMENTS, LTD.

Replacements, Ltd. inspires generations to reinvent how to entertain, gather and make a house a home. With more than eight football fields of dinnerware, collectibles and estate jewelry for all, pet-friendly Replacements is a one-of-a-kind shopping destination you won’t find any place else in the world. Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm; closed Sun. and most major holidays. Free tours every 30 minutes from 9am-6pm; Free admission. Tour groups welcome. Reservations suggested. Pets welcome. 1089 Knox Rd., off I-40/I-85 exit 132 at Mt. Hope Church Rd. 336-697-3000 or 800-REPLACE (toll-free). replacements.com

SCUPPERNONG BOOKS

Greensboro’s premier independent bookstore with a lively café that offers coffee, wine, beer, and some of the Piedmont’s most delicious food. Mon.-Fri. 10am-7pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 12pm-5pm. 304 S. Elm St. 336-763-1919. scuppernongbooks.com

TERRA BLUE

Serving Greensboro since the 1990s with coffee, beads and other worldly goods. Additional items include crystals, gem stones, jewelry, gifts, incense, new age products, candles and bath products. Be on the lookout for a shop cat, too. Mon.-Fri. 10am-7pm, Sat. 10am-6pm Sun. 12pm-5pm. 518 S. Elm St. 336-275-0653. myterrablue.org

AGRITOURISM

The Piedmont region of North Carolina has had fertile farm land for generations. Check the NC Dept. of Agriculture website for more information. ncfarmfresh.com

BROOKHAVEN MILL /CHARLIE'S FARM STORE

23-Acre local farm, with farm-stay experience, event space, and livestock. Weekends visit Charlie's Farm Store for farm products from Brookhaven Mill Farm as well as other nearby farms. 1617 Brookhaven Mill Rd. 336-907-4122 brookhavenmillfarm.com

THE CORNER MARKET

Community-based farmers market featuring fresh produce and prepared foods all in season. Goods sold from local artisans of all levels from soapmakers to potters. Every Saturday morning year round. 2200 Walker Ave. cornermarketgso.com

GARDEN VALLEY FARMERS MARKET

Offering homegrown produce and plants available throughout the year from active farmers in the area. 4204 North Church Street. 336-226-1499. gardenvalleymarket.com

GOAT LADY DAIRY

75 rolling acres in northeastern Randolph County where the Tate family and staff produce nationally award-winning handmade cheeses, plus sustainably raised vegetables, herbs, eggs and meats. Monthly and Seasonal Events. 3515 Jess Hackett Rd., Climax. 336-824-2163. goatladydairy.com

GREENSBORO FARMERS CURB MARKET

Greensboro’s original farmers market, where you can find locally produced and seasonal grocery items plus prepared foods and artisan goods. Monthly events featuring seasonal produce. Wednesdays (seasonally) & Saturdays (mornings, year round). 501 Yanceyville St. 336-373-2402. gsofarmersmarket.org

HOMELAND CREAMERY

Serving the area since the 1930s. A full production creamery offering milk products from their 200 milk cows along with ice cream in a variety of flavors and butter, all made on site and available for purchase. Open year-round. 6506 Bowman Dairy Rd., Julian. To make tour reservations call 336-685-0470. 336-685-6455. homelandcreamery.com

HICKORY CREEK FARM

An NC Century Farm dedicated to providing family fun. In the spring, an annual Easter Egg Drop from a helicopter is fun for the whole family. In the winter meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus, pick out and cut your own Christmas tree. Call for hours of operations. 1489 Burnetts Chapel Rd. 27407. 336-382-0364. hickorycreekfarmnc.com

J. RAZZ AND TAZZ FARM

A working family farm in Guilford County, NC. Features a 10-acre corn maze that has a new design each year and family area which includes a cow train ride, hayrides, corn bins and more. During the Halloween season a Haunted Forest Hayride is offered at dark. Open Mid-September through October, Fri-Sun. 466 Peeden Dr. Gibsonville, NC. 336-697-2473. jrazz.com

OLD MILL OF GUILFORD

This working gristmill and country store with the sights and smells of another era is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers a gift shop with a variety of stone-ground meals, grits, flour, mixes (pancake, muffins, etc), pottery and crafts. Hours: Daily, 9am-5pm. 1340 NC Hwy. 68 N. Oak Ridge. 336-643-4783. oldmillofguilford.com

ROBERT G. SHAW PIEDMONT TRIAD FARMERS MARKET

Visit one of North Carolina’s state-owned farmers markets and shop for local Piedmont fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, jams, honey, crafts and more! Open year round. 2914 Sandy Ridge Rd. 336-605-9157. triadfarmersmarket.com

SUMMERFIELD FARMS

Family-owned farm featuring 100% grass-fed & grass-finished beef, growing certified organic produce. On-farm Market features Summerfield Farms beef and produce, as well as dry goods, wine & beer, and a wide variety of gifts. Summerfield Farms also hosts weddings & seasonal events. Plus accommodations on site. Open year round, 7 days a week. 3203 Pleasant Ridge Rd. 336-643-2006. summerfieldfarms.com

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