Cotton Exchange

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321 N Front St
Wilmington, NC 28401
Wilmington, NC shopping isn’t defined by shopping malls or big box retailers. The highest concentration of unique boutique shops can be found at one place: The Cotton Exchange. History is abundantly displayed throughout the gracious courtyards and within the four distinct restaurants.

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Ashley B.
7/5/2024

The Cotton Exchange looks pretty unassuming from the outside, but it is enormous inside with a large variety of shops and restaurants inside. The building inside is beautiful with high arches and...

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Patti W.
9/26/2025

Very cool place! All the little shops and restaurants are very eclectic and adorable. The only bad thing was the parking. It's pay to park but there is no price posted anywhere. We parked for 3...

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Monica F.
2/22/2025

A quaint area to shop near the river. The cotton exchange history and old buildings are a favorite of mine to visit. The shops and restaurants frequently change and it's always nice to see the new...

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Rebecca M.
9/14/2024

The Cotton Exchange is located in Downtown Wilmington near the Riverwalk and offers free parking in their lot with a validated ticket. The Cotton Exchange has a variety of small businesses, some...

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Virginia B.
9/4/2023

This sweet collection of stores and restaurants is located downtown near the river walk but not on it. The building is clearly marked so easy to walk from the river. There are many different...

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