Downtown Concord, NC � Union Street Walking Guide

Discover the Shops

So many locally owned boutiques, jewelers, bookstores, gift shops, vinyl records, curiosities, music, thrift, candy, honey and more � all within walking distance in Downtown Concord, NC.

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Featured Shops

Worth Every Step.

These are the shops that define Downtown Concord NC shopping � and every one has a restaurant, salon, or caf� right next door.

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Independent Bookstore
Goldberry Books storefront
Goldberry Books
12 Union St S � Southwest Block

An independent bookstore on the Southwest Block � the kind of shop that makes you stay longer than you planned. Curated selection, local character, and real booksellers who know their shelves.

Right Next Door Press & Porter � Cellar Door Wine Shop � Basement Arcade Bar � Palmetto Market � Purple Star Signs
Southwest Block goldberrybooks.com ?
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Fine Jewelry � Custom Rings
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Ellis Fine Jewelers storefront
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Ellis Fine Jewelers
29 Union St S � SEU Block � (704) 782-9314

Custom engagement rings, fine jewelry, and a team that takes the process seriously. Ellis Fine Jewelers is a downtown Concord institution � steps from MacPherson's, Shades Salon, and Micah Lucas Salon on the SEU block.

Right Next Door MacPherson's Diamonds � Shades Salon � Micah Lucas Salon � Chocolatier Barrucand � Cabarrus Creamery
SEU Block ellisfinejewelers.com ?
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Diamonds � Custom Design � Watch Repair
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MacPherson's Diamonds & Designs storefront
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MacPherson's Diamonds & Designs
14 Cabarrus Ave E � SEU Block � (704) 784-1720

Custom jewelry design, diamonds, fine gifts, and one of the best watch repair specialists in the region. MacPherson's is on Cabarrus Ave E, steps from Shades Salon, Micah Lucas, and Ellis Fine Jewelers � a full destination block.

Right Next Door Ellis Fine Jewelers � Shades Salon � Micah Lucas Salon � Luxe at the Loft � The Sweet Life
SEU Block � Cabarrus Ave E macphersonsjewelers.com ?
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Boutique � Clothing & Design
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Wicked Wife Designs storefront
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Wicked Wife Designs
9 Union St N � Northwest Block

A standout boutique on the Northwest Block with distinctive clothing and designs. Surrounded by The Chop Box restaurant, Old & Odd Curiosities, Shoebeedoo, and The Bead Lady � the northwest side of Union St is a full afternoon.

Right Next Door The Chop Box � Old & Odd Curiosities � Shoebeedoo � The Bead Lady � Drift Salon
Northwest Block wickedwifedesigns.com ?
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Gifts � Local Goods � Accessories
The Palmetto Market storefront
The Palmetto Market
11 Cabarrus � Southwest Block

Curated local gifts, accessories, earrings, personalized items, and goods you won't find anywhere else. Woman-owned and locally beloved. Perfect for gifts, stocking stuffers, and spontaneous finds on the Southwest Block.

Right Next Door Goldberry Books � Cannon Honey Mill � Cut at an Angle � Cellar Door Wine � Press & Porter
Southwest Block shopthepalmettomarket.com ?
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Market � Gifts � Local Goods
The Mercantile on Market storefront
The Mercantile on Market
35 Market St SW � Market Block � (980) 439-5029

A market-style shop on Market Street packed with local goods, gifts, and finds. Steps from Mac Tabby Cat Caf�, Market Street Barbers, SereniTea Emporium, and the Old Courthouse Theatre � the Market Block has its own full day's worth of exploring.

Right Next Door Mac Tabby Cat Caf� � Market Street Barbers � SereniTea Emporium � Old Courthouse Theatre
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Every Shop � Every Category

The Full Plethora

From jewelry to vinyl, books to beads, honey to thrift � downtown Concord NC shops are anything but ordinary.

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Ellis Fine Jewelers 29 Union St S MacPherson's Diamonds & Designs 14 Cabarrus Ave E
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Goldberry Books 12 Union St S
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Wicked Wife Designs 9 Union St N Herana 22 Union St N, Suite 207 Savedra James Shop 22 Union St N, Suite 102 The Brown Sugar Collab 22 Union St N Red Bird Thread Co. 22 Union St N, Suite 205 Mary Jane's Clothing & Gifts 18 Cabarrus Ave E
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The Palmetto Market 11 Cabarrus The Mercantile on Market 35 Market St SW Cannon Honey Mill 9 Cabarrus
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Old & Odd Curiosities 9 Union St N Shoebeedoo 3 Union St N The Bead Lady 1 Union St N The Mullet Thrift Shop 27 Union St S
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Mullis Music 31 Union St S Vintage Vibes Vinyl 22 Union St N, Suite 201 Buzz City Games 4 Union St N
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European Nails 22 Union St N, Suite 203 The Lenz Studio 70 Union St S The Rusty Paintbrush 22 Union St N, Suite 105 Onboard 22 Union St N, Suite 202
Make a Day of It

Before or After You Shop

Every shop in downtown Concord NC is steps from somewhere to eat, something to drink, or someone to make you look great. Here's what's right there.

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Press & Porter storefront
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Press & Porter
8 Union St S � Southwest Block
Steps from Goldberry Books and Palmetto Market. Perfect lunch before or after browsing the southwest shops.
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The Chop Box storefront
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The Chop Box
9 Union St N � Northwest Block
Shares the building with Wicked Wife Designs and Old & Odd Curiosities. Lunch here, shop the block after.
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Shades Salon storefront
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Shades Salon
16 Cabarrus Ave E � SEU Block
Between Ellis Fine Jewelers and MacPherson's Diamonds. Get your hair done, then find the perfect ring.
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Drift Salon storefront
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Drift Salon
21 Union St N � Northwest Block
Right in the middle of the northwest shopping stretch. Book a cut, then explore Wicked Wife and the curiosity shops.
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Crane Coffee Company storefront
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Crane Coffee Company
22 Union St N � District Exchange
Inside District Exchange � the same building as Herana, Savedra James, Vintage Vibes Vinyl, and more. Start here.
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Hawthorne's NY Pizza storefront
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Hawthorne's NY Pizza
25 Union St N � Northwest Block
Fuel up before hitting Wicked Wife Designs, Shoebeedoo, The Bead Lady, and Old & Odd Curiosities on the same block.
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SereniTea Emporium storefront
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SereniTea Emporium
20 Spring St SW � Market Block
A calming stop near The Mercantile on Market. Perfect wind-down after a full afternoon of shopping Market Street.
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2 Gal's Kitchen storefront
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2 Gal's Kitchen
80 Union St S � Southwest Block
End of the southwest stretch � the perfect reward after walking the whole block from Goldberry Books to Luxury Salon Suites.
Locally owned.
Worth every step.

Every shop in downtown Concord NC is independently owned � no chains, no franchises. Just local people with great taste and something worth discovering.

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Quick Answers

What shops are in downtown Concord NC?
Downtown Concord NC has a remarkable collection of locally owned shops. Goldberry Books at 12 Union St S is the neighborhood's independent bookstore. Ellis Fine Jewelers and MacPherson's Diamonds & Designs anchor the jewelry district on the SEU block. Boutiques include Wicked Wife Designs, Herana, Savedra James Shop, and The Brown Sugar Collab at District Exchange. Gift shops include The Palmetto Market and The Mercantile on Market. Unique finds include Old & Odd Curiosities, Vintage Vibes Vinyl, Shoebeedoo, The Bead Lady, Mullis Music, and Cannon Honey Mill.
Where can I find unique boutiques in downtown Concord NC?
Downtown Concord NC has a wide variety of unique boutiques concentrated in two main areas. District Exchange at 22 Union St N houses Herana, Savedra James Shop, The Brown Sugar Collab, and Red Bird Thread Co. across two floors. The Northwest Block on Union St N has Wicked Wife Designs and Old & Odd Curiosities. The SEU block on Cabarrus Ave E has Mary Jane's Clothing & Gifts. The Palmetto Market on Cabarrus and The Mercantile on Market Street offer curated local goods. Every boutique in downtown Concord NC is locally owned and within easy walking distance of free parking.
Are there jewelry stores in downtown Concord NC?
Yes � two of them, within steps of each other. Ellis Fine Jewelers at 29 Union St S specializes in custom engagement rings and fine jewelry and has been a downtown Concord institution for years. MacPherson's Diamonds & Designs at 14 Cabarrus Ave E offers custom design, diamonds, fine gifts, and expert watch repair. Both are on the SEU block, steps from Shades Salon, Micah Lucas Salon, Luxe at the Loft, Chocolatier Barrucand, and Cabarrus Creamery.
Is downtown Concord NC good for a shopping day?
Absolutely. Downtown Concord NC is one of the best walkable shopping destinations in the Charlotte metro area. With free parking, a multitude of locally owned shops across multiple blocks, and restaurants and caf�s woven in throughout, a shopping day downtown is easy to plan and easy to extend. Browse boutiques at District Exchange, find jewelry on the SEU block, discover books and gifts on the Southwest Block, and explore the Market Block � then reward yourself with lunch or dinner at any of the downtown restaurants within walking distance.