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The Town of Wake Forest is filled with shopping opportunities for residents and visitors. Whether you are searching for a quaint little boutique, or a big-box department store, you can find what you need in the Wake Forest community. Shops dot the entire town, and are concentrated in the downtown area, giving residents plenty of shopping destinations no matter where they own Wake Forest real estate.

Owners of Wake Forest real estate have several major retailers to choose from, including: Super Wal-Mart, Super Target, Staples, Radio Shack, and even the discount store Dollar Tree. Residents can find the home improvement supplies they need at Lowe's or Home Depot, to spruce up their Wake Forest real estate.

The Cotton Company: This is a Wake Forest original. At the Cotton Company, you can find more than fifty different shops and boutiques, among the quaint, small-town atmosphere. The Cotton Company is home to stores featuring: antiques, home and garden décor, one-of-a-kind clothing, pet products, gourmet treats, jewelry, flowers, furniture, and unique children's toys. The shops carry name-brands as well as gifts you can find nowhere else.  For more information on the shops, visit: http://www.thecottoncompany.net/

The Factory: A favorite shopping destination for Wake Forest families, The Factory (1839 South Main Street) is filled with stores and activities for the entire family. Among the chain shops and unique stores, there is a soccer complex, a baseball complex, an ice skating rink, and skateboarding park, among others. For more information, visit http://www.eatshopplay.com/index.php.

When you buy Wake Forest real estate, you are just a short drive from the city of Raleigh, where a whole new host of shops and stores awaits. Here are some of the malls and other shopping destinations in the Raleigh community.
Crabtree Valley Mall: Crabtree Valley (Glenwood Avenue) is Raleigh’s largest mall, and is home to more than two-hundred shops and twenty restaurants.  You can also find a Ticketmaster outlet, post office, and even a dentist! For more information, visit http://www.crabtree-valley-mall.com/index.html.

Crossroads Plaza: This unique outdoor shopping center is home to seventy stores and services all conveniently located in one plaza, with covered walkways and close parking.  It is located at Crossroads Plaza (Walnut Street at I-40). For more information, visit http://www.shopcrossroadsplaza.com/giftCard.html.

Fairgrounds Marketplace: When you want to spruce up your Wake Forest real estate, one of the best markets for home decorating in the region is the Fairgrounds Marketplace (Hillsborough Street in Raleigh). This marketplace features 200,000 square feet of shopping, including jewelry, crafts, antiques and collectibles. For more information, dial 919-829-3533.

North Hills: North Hills is a vibrant midtown neighborhood among Raleigh real estate, located off I-440 on Six Forks Road in Raleigh. They have a variety of shops and eatiers for visitors and residents alike. For more information, visit http://www.northhillsraleigh.com/Shopping.htm.

Seaboard Station: This downtown shopping destination is located at Seaboard Station (5 West Franklin Street). Their mission is to re-invigorate and re-develop downtown Raleigh, and they've succeeded, thanks to the unique shops and their popularity among Raleigh and Wake Forest residents. The shops are located in rehabilitated warehouses lining three blocks, and are filled with independent businesses.   

Triangle Town Center: Located at Capital Boulevard and I-540, this is one of the larger malls in Raleigh. Here you can find  some of the best shopping opportunities in the state of North Carolina, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Dillard’s and Macy’s. There are over 150 stores, in the Triangle Town Center, giving you the opportunity to find nearl anything. For more information, visit http://www.triangletowncenter.com/shop/triangle.nsf/index.

When you own Wake Forest real estate, you have numerous options to shop, in and around the Wake Forest area.

 
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