Historic Downtown Wake Forest NC is quite a draw for many wanting to recapture the feel of the small southern town from days gone by. Whether you are wanting to while away the afternoon window shopping in the many specialty shops, sip a hand-crafted coffee, sample some fresh made Italian gelato or seek that perfect gift there is definitely a place for you in Historic Downtown Wake Forest NC!
- Backfins Crabhouse - 110 S. White Street (AWESOME CRAB LEGS! Ask my son - his favorite food and he loves it there!)
- Olde English Tea Room - 219 S. White Street (Oh my, most incredible collection of teas and simply delicious food! Perfect for lunch!)
- Shorty's Famous Hotdogs - 214 S. White Street (Well, they are FAMOUS! Best hotdog you'll find!)
- Seafood Shack - 419 S. Brooks Street (Great fried selections and ya just gotta try the hushpuppies!)
- Over The Falls Deli - 238 S. White Street (Wish i could pick a favorite from here -
just can't - it's ALL GOOD! But, if I had to recommend a sandwich? The Kenosis!) - LaForesta Italian Cafe & Pizzeria - 203 S. Brooks Street (Oh my - MY FAVORITE! Been here for special occasions, cocktails and appetizers with the girls and on the fly lunches - DELISH!)
- Las Margaritas - 111 s. White Street (One of the BEST Mexican restaurants we have found!)
- A la Mode Ice Cream Cafe - 143 Wait Avenue (If I call this place sinful will you still visit? The most AMAZING gelato to be found! Great decor as well!)
- Wake Forest Coffee Company - 156 S. White Street (What can I say - the staff
here are true artisans with the bean! I can say, hands down, some of the best coffee I have ever had. And the concoctions they come up with? Delicious and creative.) - Wake Forest Farmers Market - Municipal Parking Lot (Yummy homemade treats every Saturday from 8am - noon. Fresh from the farm produce and always something a little different to find each week.)
Over 30 shoppes can be found to entice you in and they offer up some of the most unique and creative gifts. Still want to know more? Here are a few that I have collected that I would highly recommend:
- Alphabet Soup and Educational Supplies - 145 E. Wait Avenue (Educational resources, toys, books, tutoring and more!)
- Cotton Company - 525 S. White Street (A cornucopia of booths inside an old mill that houses artist galleries, jewelers, specialty items and just a fun place to spend the afternoon!)
- For Old Times Sake - 223 S. White Street (Treasures galore! Antiques and hard to find items)
- Twisted Vine - 156 S. White Street (An incredible selection of wines, wine tastings and great gifts!)
- Sprig - 111 S. White Street (Unique nature-inspired gifts with organic soaps that are out of this world!)
- Old Magnolia Trading Co. - 206 S. White Street (When I haven't had luck in other stores finding a special gift I always have success here!)
- Next Consignment Boutique - 210 S. White Street (Extraordinary consignment shop with top brand names! True finds to be found!)
- NC Specialty Shops - 150 S. White Street (Great selection of NC hand-crafted foods and gifts)
- Storyteller's Bookstore - 100 E. Roosevelt Avenue (Extensive collection of books! Poetry workshops, storytelling and little something for everyone.)
- Wake Forest Florist - 536 S. White Street (Gorgeous fresh flowers from simply bouquets to extravagant arrangements)
- Red Door Interiors - 221 S. White Street (Wonderful selection of home decor items and very impressive collection of Vera Bradley!)
And for the not so traditional shopping experience be sure to check out the Art Galleries! It makes me smile everyday to walk downtown Wake Forest NC and see all the art - this is
truly a creative community! Some must sees are:
- Sunflower Studio - 214 E. Jones (Art classes for all ages! This is a MUST drop by during Art After Hours each month!)
- Cotton Company Gallery - 525 S. White Street (Some of the most amazing local artists can be found here!)
- Wake Forest Portrait Shoppe - 112 E. Roosevelt Avenue (THE place to go for wedding portraits! They have work displayed in the windows and it is simply breathtaking! Family portraits, Kids, Pets, you name it they'll get it on film!)
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Leesa - If I didn't love the FL weather so much I'd be relocating to Wake Forest NC. Following all of your posts it looks like an incredible place to live and raise a family.
Thanks, Michelle! I have always hoped that my posts would convey how much I love it here and all there is to see and do! As I have said many times before - even if you can't move i would love to see you visit!!!!
Leesa - Great list of things to do. I was starting to visualize in my head what I'd do in a weekend while visiting Wake Forest. I think I would have to stay for several days to check out all of the places you mentioned. One weekend would not be suffice. It sounds like you are so passionate about the area. You are the GOTO Realtor for everyone in Wake Forest I bet!
While all of these are great reasons, just being your neighbor would be reason enough to make the move to Wake Forest!
Leesa Historic Downtown Wake Forest NC has so much to offer; you certainly provided a great presentation. I would be a regular at the Tea Room
Aw, thanks, Christopher! For this being a "small town" there is TON'S to do! We have a beautiful Bed and Breakfast here - want me to make a reservation for you? :)
You are just TOO sweet, Craig! (But I like it!)
You could spend HOURS in the Olde English Tea Room, Jennifer! Great food, amazing selection of teas and great gift items too!