REI is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Durham.

1. REI

9.1
6911 Fayetteville Rd, Ste 109 (in Renaissance Center), Durham, NC
Sporting Goods Retail · 5 tips and reviews

Torraine W.Torraine Williams: Best place for biking or hiking gear. Nag get the free membership. It will help you save year after year.

Juste F.Juste F: If you're a dedicated outdoor lover, it's your spot!

hh: Warranty only covers a year now 😒

Beauty World is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Durham.

2. Beauty World

8.7
1418 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC
Cosmetics Store · 9 tips and reviews

Ivy J.Ivy Jackson: Very helpful staff and it's super huge in there

JTJT: If you're looking for hair, ask for Juanita. She is awesome & gives excellent, professional customer service. She answered all my questions, showed me different types of hair, & was extremely patient.

Tamara B.Tamara Boyd: Can be overwhelming when you first walk in.

Nordstrom is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Durham.

3. Nordstrom

8.5
6910 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC
Women's Store · 10 tips and reviews

Micah C.Micah Chiles: Best outdoor mall in the triangle.

Justin B.Justin Baker: I have to agree with other people here and saying the customer service is lacking. I stood at a register for 8 minutes and no one came. By the time I reached someone he was short and rude.

Michael D.Michael Dowd: Customer service is really on the decline here. Not sure why, but the past 6-7 months, it feels less friendly and more arrogant. Not what I have come to expect.

Nordstrom Rack is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Durham.

4. Nordstrom Rack

8.1
6807 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC
Clothing Store · 6 tips and reviews

Donna B.Donna Backshall: The best prices are on Nordstrom labels. Especially impressive are the jewelry and cosmetics deals, which always seem to be stocked consistently with my favorite items.

TimoteoTimoteo: Dope store

Jessica Y.Jessica Y: BUY. CUTE. SHOES.

Barnes & Noble is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Durham.

5. Barnes & Noble

8.3
8030 Renaissance Pkwy (The Streets at Southpoint), Durham, NC
Bookstore · 12 tips and reviews

DurhamfoodieDurhamfoodie: Pick up a copy of the Food Lovers' Guide to Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill. It's the perfect gift for the foodies in your life!

Wolfe H.Wolfe Hight: One of the nicest stores anywhere.

TJTJ: Calendars and planners are always 50% off after Dec. 25th.

Bull City Records is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Durham.

6. Bull City Records

8.2
2600 Hillsborough Rd (at 15th St.), Durham, NC
Record Store · 1 tip

Steve G.Steve Gardner: Top notch records and customer service. Special order things you don't see in the shop.

SEPHORA is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Durham.

7. SEPHORA

8.4
6910 Fayetteville Rd (in The Streets At Southpoint), Durham, NC
Cosmetics Store · 1 tip

KateKate: Loveee sephora!

Letters Bookshop is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Durham.

8. Letters Bookshop

8.1
313 W Main St (Market St), Durham, NC
Bookstore · 6 tips and reviews

Emilio C.Emilio C: Sometimes walking into a physical bookstore gives you ideas you wouldn't get from just browsing the Amazon website.

Simal S.Simal Soydan: They sell secondhand books for very cheap prices and the books are in great condition.

KaitlinKaitlin: Maybe my new favorite bookshop in town! Beautifully decorated, well-organized, great selection, and great prices! And in the heart of downtown Durham, too!

T.J. Maxx is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Durham.

9. T.J. Maxx

8.2
4600 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC
Department Store · 3 tips and reviews

Heather B.Heather Bailiff: Handbags, home goods, active wear, accessories

James A.James Andrew: The "gourmet" food section always has a great selection of quirky kitchen items!!

Kristel H.Kristel Harlacher: Found a great DVF rolling duffel for $70! Such a great deal!

Hairizon is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Durham.

10. Hairizon

8.0
Northgate Mall, 1058 W Club Blvd #104, Durham, NC
Cosmetics Store · 5 tips and reviews

Cobey F.Cobey Flynn: Freshly whipped shea butter!! And a co-op of local designers, scored some awesome jewelry. Really friendly and nice store owners.

Chaundra S.Chaundra Smith: Hairizon has a wide varity of items. Something for everyone.

MarionMarion: You can customize your whipped Shea butter with up to three add-ins, like jojoba oil or Vitamin E. Great for natural hair!

Fleet Feet is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Durham.

11. Fleet Feet

8.0
6807 Fayetteville Rd (Herndon), Durham, NC
Sporting Goods Retail · 3 tips and reviews

Heather B.Heather Bailiff: Really helpful staff got me fitted for my first real pair of running shoes. I'll be back.

Ya'akov K.Ya'akov Ki: They have Mizuno running shoes in stock!!!!!

Jacquelyn M.Jacquelyn Mann: Caitlin was extremely helpful. I will definitely be returning to this location!

Athleta is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Durham.

12. Athleta

7.9
6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC
Women's Store · 4 tips and reviews

Christie R.Christie Roland: Absolutely beautiful clothing and phenomenal customer service! Ashley is awesome!!!! I loved everything she recommended :)

ACat22ACat22: Very awesome and helpful staff!

Kim M.Kim McKeeman: So glad this store is now in Triangle!

The Regulator Bookshop is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Durham.

13. The Regulator Bookshop

7.8
720 9th St (at W. Markham Ave), Durham, NC
Bookstore · 11 tips and reviews

jireselljiresell: What a great selection for a small independent bookstore. Staff is very helpful.

Cliff S.Cliff Sherley: The little clothing shop downstairs has some nice things.

Kathy L.Kathy Langfield: Want some cool clothes? Check out PBButtermilks downstairs.

Dolly's Vintage is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Durham.

14. Dolly's Vintage

7.8
Durham, NC
Vintage and Thrift Store · 3 tips and reviews

Mary T.Mary Turner: Hand picked funky vintage clothes, plus fun gifts, Durham tshirts, sunglasses and wigs in every color.

Mary T.Mary Turner: Cute vintage stuff but also funny gifts, Durham t shirts, and wigs in every color.

KirstenKirsten: Buy a wig; she has at least fifty.

Victoria's Secret PINK is one of The 15 Best Places to Shop in Durham.

15. Victoria's Secret PINK

7.8
6702 Fayetteville Rd (in the Streets at Southpoint), Durham, NC
Lingerie Store · 2 tips and reviews

Rich M.Rich Madden: Best VS fragrance EVER.

Jenny P.Jenny Price: Don't mess up the panties please because lots of hardworking people have to fix them :)