Let's Go Antiquing, Downtown!
One person's attic is another person's treasure and you never know what you will find
until you joint the treasure hunt downtown in a full-fledged antique search for the
one-of-a-kind collectables. Whether it is re-used, re-furbished or just replaced in your
home, you can make your décor unique or a throwback to times gone by with some
walking shoes. Oh, and a truck or SUV to haul your findings home. Furniture, quilts,
vintage clothing and jewelry are a few of the items that you can find on your trek
through the district and here is where to find them:
• Diane's Vintage Market at 242 Hay Street has a wide selection of furniture and
other collectables including jewelry and accessories as well as wall hangings, clocks
and ornamental glassware.
• Shops at 123 Hay Street has beautiful antique furniture, home décor, lamps, vintage dresses and more, things
are constantly moving around and changing, which definitely signals it is a fantastic place to go.
• The Thrifty Patriot located at 226 Franklin Street is the place to go for that Fayetteville and Cumberland
County memorabilia that you may remember, but want to add to your collection, along with furniture and books
that might be on your list as well.
• The Cotton Exchange at 226 Donaldson Street is somewhere you can spend an entire afternoon. There is
something in every nook and cranny in this 7000 square foot antiques mall with more than 20 vendors sharing
their unique collections and wares and on 4th Fridays, there are free rides around downtown on the Cotton
Exchange Express so do not miss the train!
How Much Do You Know
About Downtown?
See if you know the answer to this trivia question:
What county is represented by a left hand at NC
Veterans Park?
The first person to email the correct answer to
jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us will win a fun prize.
The winner will be notified by email and will be
announced in the next installment of Downtown
Developments.
Congratulations to Judy Klinck for submitting
the correct answer. The first "green" building
downtown complete with an eco-friendly roof,
LED lighting, onsite recycling and permeable
parking lots is the Moore Exposure building.
Calendar of Events
Sept. 13 – Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band,
Concert Gary Sinise Foundation,
www.garysinisefoundation.org
• The Livery, another collection of independent vendors set up like the Cotton Exchange, is located at 147
Maxwell Street and has a fantastic selection of art work, furniture, quilts and much more. Inventory is constantly
changing so check back often to see the new pieces offered.
Sept. 14 - Walk to End Lupus Now,
Lupus Foundation of America,
www.walktoendlupus.kintera.org
• Lodestone Art & Antiques at 223 W. Russell Street is the great place to find those "old" things. Metal art,
furniture made the right way from years past and other booths full of attic findings make this a destination and a
good start for any antique business.
Sept. 15 – The ATIC Parade and Block Party,
A.T.I.C. Foundation, www.facebook.com/
events/208510715980943/
• Another Treasure Auction House and Antique Gallery at 304 Williams Street is hosts vendors with furniture
and one of a kind collectables, but also holds Friday night auctions where you can be the winning bidder on a
number of items, which could include antique mirrors, chairs, comic books, brand memorabilia and more.
Talk about some interactive fun!
Of course, after a long day of shopping, you need to rest your feet and attend to your rumbling belly so make
plans to go over your purchases at lunch or dinner at one of our patio restaurants and think about adding a glass of
wine as well after all you are celebrating your vintage treasures. Enjoy!
If you would like to know about more places to shop or dine
downtown, visit www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com or pick
up a "Where to Find Antiques in Downtown Fayetteville"
map in any of the places mentioned above.
WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM
JAMI SHEPPARD McLAUGHLIN,
Downtown Development Manager
jmclaughlin@ci.fay.nc.us
www.visitdowntownfayetteville.com
www.facebook.com/downtownfayetteville
Sept. 21 - 8th Annual Ribbon Walk & Ride, Cape
Fear Valley Health Foundation's Friends of the
Cancer Center, www.ribbonwalkforcancer.org
Sept. 20-22 and 27-29 – RENT!,
The Gilbert Theater, www.gilberttheater.com
Sept. 27-29 – 35th Annual International Folk
Festival, Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland
County, www.theartscouncil.com
Downtown Farmer's Market and City Market at the
Museum every Wednesday and Saturday!
The City of Fayetteville, NC does not discriminate on the basis
of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, or disability
in its employment opportunities, programs, services, or activities.
SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2013 UCW
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