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Turner Lane: Tucked on a side street in downtown Fayetteville, this shop has novelty gifts, organic handmade soaps and bath products, artisan foods and beverages, custom gift baskets, and muscadine slushies. 242-A Hay St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday. 910-818-6795 CLOTHING BOUTIQUES Epiphany Boutique: "We have cute clothes for any occasion," says store clerk Nicole Oliver. 3710 Morganton Road, Suite 108. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday. 910-323-5591 Fabulous Finds Boutique: You'll find trendy, affordable styles, jewelry, dresses and shoes available in-store or online at fabfindsboutique.com. 310 Hay St. above Blue Moon Cafe. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday- Saturday; closed Sunday. 910-483-0733 Monkee's of Fayetteville: Boutique designer fashions, shoes, jewelry and gift items are featured. 322 Glensford Drive, Suite 106. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 910-867-6001 Vibra's: This store sells women's clothing, jewelry, shoes and chalk paint by Annie Sloan. 1110 Hay St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday. 910-920-1590 PET FOOD AND ACCESSORIES Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming: Besides dog grooming, grain-free pet food, gourmet dog treats, and dog accessories, toys and gifts are sold. 1216 Fort Bragg Road. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; closed Sunday-Monday. 910-860-1200 AREA SHOPPING CENTERS Cross Creek Mall: Fayetteville's first enclosed mall opened in 1975 with five anchors: Belk, Sears, Thalhimer's (now Macy's), JC Penney, and Miller and Rhodes. Belk, JC Penney and Macy's remain, along with more than 100 other retail and dining options, including a food court. The newest anchor is the 45,000-square-foot stand-alone Rooms to Go furniture store. Between Skibo and Morganton roads. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday- Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday. 910-868-7668 Cross Pointe Center: This shopping area stays busy because of popular stores like T.J. Maxx, Ashley HomeStore, Shoe Carnival and Ulta Beauty. Eateries include Nona Sushi and Cold Stone Creamery. 5075 Morganton Road. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. 910-868-8811 Eutaw Village: Fayetteville's first shopping center, Eutaw Village was once home to The Capitol Department Store and Ballentine's Cafeteria. Today, the center off Bragg Boulevard has 40 businesses and is anchored by Round-a-Bout Skating Center, The Day Spa Rejuvenation Center, Carly C's IGA grocery store, The Mill End Store fabric shop, Carolyn's Hallmark Shop, and Dollar Tree. Adjacent Eutaw Village North has an N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles office. 2620 Bragg Blvd. 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. daily. 910-484-8348 Fayetteville Pavilion: Located across Skibo Road from Target and Home Depot, Fayetteville Pavilion is anchored by a Food Lion supermarket, PetSmart, Marshalls, Michaels and Rack Room Shoes. 2061 Skibo Road. 404-504-6726 Freedom Town Center: Fayetteville's newest shopping center features 49 acres of stores and restaurants, including Dick's Sporting Goods, Home Goods, Hobby Lobby, Field & Stream, Fabe's Charcoal Roasting Co. and First Watch. 2775 Freedom Parkway Drive. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Marketfair Shopping Center: This open-air retail and dining complex features Rooms to Go Kids, AMC MarketFair 15 theaters with reclining and heated seats, Planet Fitness, Lidl food store, and Rocket Fizz soda pop and candy store. 1916 Skibo Road. 910-829-1617 Tallywood Shopping Center: Publix supermarket, Mi Casita Mexican restaurant and Great Clips are the centerpieces of one of Fayetteville's oldest but recently renovated shopping centers. 3114 Raeford Road. 910-321-0114 Westwood Shopping Center: Having recently undergone an ownership change after 47 years, Westwood remains anchored by a Food Lion supermarket and DEFY Fayetteville. First Citizens Bank has a branch here. Other stores include The UPS Store, Play It Again Sports, Board & Brush DIY Wood Sign Workshop, and the county's largest ABC store. Westwood is at Morganton and South McPherson Church roads. FRESH PRODUCE AND OUTDOOR MARKETS City Market at the Museum: Vendors offer 100% locally grown produce. 325 Franklin St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. 910-433-1457 Dirtbag Ales: The market is open every Sunday seasonally at the popular brewery. It features locally grown produce, along with food trucks, live music, local vendors and adult beverages. 5435 Corporation Drive, Hope Mills. 910-426-2537 Gillis Hill Road Produce: This farm is ninth- generation family-owned. 2899 Gillis Hill Road. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 910-308-9342 Pate's Farm Market: The store features fresh produce, a butcher shop, bakery, a hot bar serving Southern favorites, and an intriguing pineapple-peeling machine. Adjacent is a Curate Essen als in Haymount blends herbal teas, nctures, essentail oils, balms, salves and massage oils. PHOTO BY MELISSA SUE GERRITS 8 DestinationFAY 2023-2024

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