Brightleaf Square
Gregson St at Main St, Downtown
(919) 682-9229
Shops, nationally acclaimed restaurants, and thriving nightclubs in the west end of Downtown Durham. Anchored by namesake Brightleaf Square, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, the district includes turn-of-the-century brick tobacco warehouses with world-class restaurants, jewelers, art galleries, clothiers, and specialty shops.

New Hope Commons
US Hwy 15-501 at New Hope Commons Blvd, I-40 Exit 270
(919) 969-7301
Exciting open-air shopping center built in 1995 with over 470,000 square feet of retail. Anchor tenants include Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Linens 'N Things, Office Max, Barnes & Noble, Marshalls, Michael's, Old Navy, and Jason's Deli.

Ninth Street Shopping District
2 blocks west of Duke's East Campus between Club Blvd and Main St
(919) 286-3170
Eclectic shopping district near Duke University's East Campus that grew up around historic Erwin Mill more than 75 years ago. Organic produce, drugstore soda fountain, natural fiber clothing, gelato, crystals, CDs, athletic wear, toys, books, and more. Includes Erwin Square, Broad Street, and Ninth Street North.

Northgate
1058 W Club Blvd, Northgate, I-85 Exit 176A
(919) 286-4407
A newly renovated and expanded shopping landmark with over 165 stores including Hecht's, Sears, Ann Taylor, Talbots, and a full-size Americana carousel. A regional attraction for more than 40 years. Open M-Sa, 10am-9pm; Su, noon-6pm.

Renaissance Center at Southpoint
Fayetteville Rd, I-40 Exit 276, across from The Streets at Southpoint
(919) 816-8585
Pedestrian-friendly shopping center with over 189,000 square feet of retail, plus several restaurants including P.F.Chang's China Bistro, Ted's Montana Grill, and more. Anchor tentants include R.E.I. Outfitters, Linens 'N Things, Cost Plus World Market, S&K Menswear, David's Bridal, and Pier 1 Imports

South Square Shopping Center
Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd between Westgate Dr and Shannon Rd
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432,000 sq.ft. of new retail, including Ross “Dress for Less,” Sam's Club, and one of the state's first SuperTarget stores. Almost a dozen other free-standing shops and restaurants.

The Streets at Southpoint
6910 Fayetteville Rd, I-40 Exit 276
(919) 572-8800
Super-regional mall including an outdoor cityscape called Main Street. 1.3 million square feet of retail space with more than 150 shops and restaurants. Featuring North Carolina's first Nordstrom, The Streets at Southpoint also includes Sears, JC Penney, Belk, and Hecht's as anchor stores. Recognized by USA Today as one of the nation’s “10 great places to spend it all in one place.” Open M- Sa 10am-9am; Su 1pm-6p