Shopping & Local Artisans

Indoor market with many local vendors for crafts, antiques, and gifts. You shop in comfort, meet makers, and leave with personal finds and simple good food options.

Artist run photography gallery with rotating work, direct conversations with photographers, and prints in sizes that fit travel or home display.

Founded in 1837, Davidson College anchors the town with a picturesque 665-acre campus of Georgian architecture, public art by Jaume Plensa and Patrick Dougherty, galleries, athletic facilities, and scenic walking paths—including a charming rope swing near the Student Union.

Seasonal Thursday market at Park Circle with local produce, food trucks, live music, and craft makers; easy parking by the community center.

A modern general store that centers Rock Hill makers, hands on DIY bars, and an easy café, The Mercantile helps you shop local and enjoy the process.

A themed shop with a small exhibit on the mountain’s Oz history. Browse Oz gifts, learn the backstory, and take home a simple keepsake.

A large working arts hub where you meet local artists, browse rotating galleries, and buy original work directly from the makers.

Courtyard shopping village inside Sea Pines with galleries, artisan goods, and a regular farmers and makers market. Easy parking and a calm, walkable layout.

A free, city-run gallery in Park Circle with monthly exhibits and a small shop for originals, prints, jewelry, and fine craft from regional artists.

Beloved downtown quilt shop with deep fabric selection, helpful staff, practical classes, and tools for beginners and experienced sewists.

A downtown gallery shop for original art, custom furniture, and local home goods, The Hickory Post helps you buy pieces that work in real rooms.

Eastridge Mall is Gastonia's go-to shopping spot with 70+ stores, a varied food court, and family-friendly perks like a kids' play area and regular events—ideal for errands, gifts, and a relaxed day out.