Ever heard the saying, “Everything old is new again?” Finding antiques is a hobby for many individuals who love the challenge of finding unique treasures and often restoring them to their former glory (particularly furniture). In Durham, North Carolina we have plenty of antique shops. We invite guests to stay with us at Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast, located right here in the Bull City.
Looking for vintage clothes like poodle skirts or polyester pants? To stumble across something great and to find gently used (modern, vintage, and designer) items, check out these unique places:
- Dolly’s (Downtown Durham)
- Everything But Grannie’s Panties (North Durham, N of I-85)
- Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel (Downtown Durham)
- PB Buttermilk’s Clothery target opening date at a fabulous new location is January 15, 2015 at 2811 Hillsborough Rd in Durham, NC (a little house past Locopops, by Wimpy’s Grill and the future Cocoa Cinnamon II)
To accessorize with your newly found stylish antique clothes, think about getting handcrafted jewelry and fashionable scarves. Places with these items (and often much more) include:
- Exotique (Downtown Durham)
- James Kennedy Galleries (Downtown Durham)
- Jewelsmith (W Central Durham, including Duke)
- Vaguely Reminiscent (W Central Durham, including Duke)
In Durham, guests of Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast can find the perfect antique Oriental rug:
- Fargo Hannah Ltd. Oriental Rug Gallery (SW Durham, including Southpoint)
- Nomadic Training (Downtown Durham)
- The Persian Carpet (SW Durham, including Southpoint)
Turn back time with an old-fashioned handcrafted grandfather clock, mantle clock, or cuckoo clock:
- Clock Depot (SW Durham, including Southpoint)
Search among antiques, collectibles, furniture, gifts, trinkets, and other gifts at these exquisite Durham shops:
- Ashley’s Unique Boutique (West Central Durham)
- Chelsea Antiques (SW Durham)
- Morgan Imports (Downtown Durham)
- Once and Again (SW Durham, including Southpoint)
- Original Illusions Antique Collectibles (SW Durham, including Southpoint)
- The Playhouse Toy Store (9th Street District)
- Twice Remembered (W Central Durham, including Duke)
For those who have the talent of shopping, Durham is the place to be. Durham also offers fantastic:
- Art
- Duke Gardens
- Durham Performing Arts Center
- Historic Tours
- Libraries
- Medicine
- Music
- Restaurants
- Sports
- Theatre
- Universities
Relax and kick back at Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast and let us make your taste buds come alive with a fresh gourmet, home-cooked breakfast each morning. With luxury amenities and all of the resources and attractions Durham has to offer (click on the links below), people absolutely love staying with us.
