🛍️ Shopping in Winston-Salem
Boutiques, markets, and modern malls — find your perfect souvenir or stylish new find.
Winston-Salem offers a diverse shopping experience, from charming local boutiques and vibrant farmers markets to popular shopping centers. Whether you’re browsing for handmade crafts, fresh produce, or name-brand fashion, you’ll find plenty to explore here.
🧺 Farmers Markets
Cobblestone Farmers Market
A favorite for fresh, locally grown produce, handmade breads, pasture-raised meats, and artisan foods — all in a cozy outdoor setting.
Cobblestone Farmers Market is a vibrant outdoor market located in Old Salem, offering fresh, locally grown, and sustainably produced food alongside handmade crafts. It operates on Saturday mornings and features a variety of vendors selling vegetables, fruits, herbs, mushrooms, cheeses, meats, and artisanal products.
📍 1007 S Marshall St (at The Coal Pit)
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Farmers Market
This year-round market is one of the oldest in the area and features dozens of vendors selling everything from seasonal vegetables to plants, crafts, and baked goods.
The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Farmers Market, the longest-running in Forsyth County, operates every Saturday from 6 a.m. to noon, offering a wide selection of locally raised fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products. It accepts SNAP EBT cards, supporting access to fresh, local foods.
📍 421 W 27th St
👗 Local Boutiques & Shops
Design Archives Emporium
Vintage treasures, locally made gifts, handmade jewelry, and unique fashion — all from over 100 creative vendors in a funky downtown space.
Design Archives Emporium is a vibrant marketplace offering a curated mix of vintage items, local handmade goods, original art, collectibles, antiques, furniture, and unique finds such as vintage luggage, terrariums, and handmade soaps.
📍 636 W 4th St
Camel City Goods Co.
For cool Winston-Salem pride gear, graphic tees, mugs, and unique souvenirs, this locally-owned shop delivers fun and stylish options.
Camel City Goods Co. is a boutique retail brand celebrating Winston-Salem and North Carolina through its merchandise. The store offers a variety of apparel and lifestyle products, including t-shirts, tanks, and other items featuring locally inspired designs such as "Octo8," "Salem Lake," "Splash WSNC," and vintage-themed graphics like the "Vintage Camel" and CCGC logo.
📍 110 Brookstown Ave
Kindred Spirits
A spiritual and artisan shop with handmade candles, wellness products, crystals, and heartfelt gifts. Kindred Spirits is an American paranormal television and documentary reality series. The series premiered on October 21, 2016, on Destination America and TLC, airing there until 2018.
📍 1540 Hanes Mall Blvd
🏬 Shopping Centers & Malls
Hanes Mall
The largest shopping mall in the region — featuring major national retailers, a variety of dining options, and plenty of parking.
Hanes Mall is a shopping mall in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is located on Silas Creek Parkway, off of I-40 via the Stratford Road and Hanes Mall Boulevard exits.
📍 3320 Silas Creek Pkwy
Thruway Shopping Center
An open-air plaza with local shops, gift stores, grocery options, and cafés. A convenient, relaxing place to browse or grab a bite.
Thruway Shopping Center is Winston-Salem’s first shopping center, offering a diverse selection of merchants and shops. It continues to evolve, providing an impressive assortment of retail options for visitors.
📍 412 S Stratford Rd
💡 Local Tip
Visit on the first Friday of the month for special late-night shopping events in the downtown arts district — many shops offer discounts and pop-up deals!