UNC Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina

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Derham’s Alignment & Auto Repair

Shops

Derham’s Alignment & Auto Repair keeps things simple: an auto repair shop doing its own thing in Wilmington, a short walk from UNC Wilmington. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Wilmington know it as a regular local option near UNC Wilmington. UNC Wilmington students and Wilmington residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Selection and prices vary spot to spot around Wilmington, which is part of what makes browsing worth it. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near UNC Wilmington. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would.

6609 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405+1 (910) 399-4442Website
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Electra Vapor

Shops

A neighborhood tobacco shop, Electra Vapor serves the campus community around UNC Wilmington in Wilmington. Like a lot of small businesses around UNC Wilmington, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Wilmington, North Carolina its own identity, separate from every other college town. It sits alongside the other independent shops that make up Wilmington's retail scene near UNC Wilmington. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near UNC Wilmington. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would.

6927 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28411+1 (910) 799-0578Website
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Hearing Aid Studio

Shops

Hearing Aid Studio keeps things simple: a hearing aid clinic doing its own thing in Wilmington, a short walk from UNC Wilmington. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. College towns like Wilmington depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Hours at small local shops can change, so it's worth checking ahead. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Wilmington. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would.

108 North Kerr Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28405+1 (910) 998-2737Website
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Independence Mall

Shops

Independence Mall is a shop in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving the UNC Wilmington community. Like a lot of small businesses around UNC Wilmington, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. Wilmington wouldn't feel quite like Wilmington without independently owned spots like this one. No corporate buyer picking the inventory here - just a shop doing its own thing. Worth ducking into while exploring the rest of what Wilmington has to offer. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring Wilmington.

3500 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403+1 (910) 392-1776Website
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Inkspot Tattoo

Shops

Inkspot Tattoo is one of Wilmington's local shops, located near UNC Wilmington. Students, faculty, and visitors passing through Wilmington know it as a regular local option near UNC Wilmington. Wilmington wouldn't feel quite like Wilmington without independently owned spots like this one. Selection and prices vary spot to spot around Wilmington, which is part of what makes browsing worth it. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring Wilmington. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Wilmington.

6603 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405+1 (910) 464-8778Website
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Jimbo's Breakfast and Lunch House

Restaurants

In Wilmington, North Carolina, Jimbo's Breakfast and Lunch House operates as an American restaurant within easy reach of UNC Wilmington. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. UNC Wilmington students and Wilmington residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. No corporate test kitchen behind this one - just people cooking food they want to serve. Part of the fun of a college town like Wilmington is finding places like this on your own. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UNC Wilmington.

1529 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403+1 (910) 799-2211Website
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Jimbo's Breakfast and Lunch House

Restaurants

In Wilmington, North Carolina, Jimbo's Breakfast and Lunch House operates as an American restaurant within easy reach of UNC Wilmington. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. UNC Wilmington students and Wilmington residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. No corporate test kitchen behind this one - just people cooking food they want to serve. Part of the fun of a college town like Wilmington is finding places like this on your own. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're hungry near UNC Wilmington.

1529 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, Wilmington, NC 28403+1-910-799-2211Website
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Maven Roofing

Shops

Maven Roofing is a supermarket in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving the UNC Wilmington community. Like a lot of small businesses around UNC Wilmington, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. College towns like Wilmington depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. No corporate buyer picking the inventory here - just a shop doing its own thing. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near UNC Wilmington. A little exploring pays off more here than a quick in-and-out would.

1213 Culbreth Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405+1 (910) 294-9817sales@mavenmg.comWebsiteFacebook
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Motts Channel Seafood

Shops

A neighborhood seafood restaurant, Motts Channel Seafood serves the campus community around UNC Wilmington in Wilmington. Owned and run locally, not by a chain headquartered somewhere else entirely. College towns like Wilmington depend on independently owned shops like this one to keep their main streets interesting. Expect a smaller, more curated selection rather than a big-box experience. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Wilmington. Part of the fun of a college town like Wilmington is finding places like this on your own.

120 Short Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480+1 (910) 256-3474Website
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National Speed

Shops

National Speed keeps things simple: an auto parts store doing its own thing in Wilmington, a short walk from UNC Wilmington. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local auto parts store doing its thing in Wilmington. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Wilmington, North Carolina its own identity, separate from every other college town. Nothing fancy, just a solid option next time you're shopping near UNC Wilmington. No big ad budget behind this one - just word of mouth around Wilmington.

6779 Gordon Road, Wilmington, NC 28411+1 (910) 332-5901Website
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Playa Bowl

Restaurants

Playa Bowl is a restaurant in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving the UNC Wilmington community. You won't find this one in a national ad campaign - it's just a local restaurant doing its thing in Wilmington. Small businesses like this are part of what gives Wilmington, North Carolina its own identity, separate from every other college town. Worth adding to the rotation if you're building a list of Wilmington favorites. Part of the fun of a college town like Wilmington is finding places like this on your own.

939 International Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405Website
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Unfinished Furniture of Wilmington

Shops

Unfinished Furniture of Wilmington is a furniture store in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving the UNC Wilmington community. Like a lot of small businesses around UNC Wilmington, it's locally run, not part of some bigger chain. UNC Wilmington students and Wilmington residents pass by it on any given day, whether they stop in or not. Expect a smaller, more curated selection rather than a big-box experience. Worth a browse next time you're nearby, if you're exploring Wilmington. Part of the fun of a college town like Wilmington is finding places like this on your own.

6605 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405+1 (910) 399-2276customerservice@solidwoodnc.comWebsite