2011 Maggy Awards: Shopping Category

Where is the best place to go shopping for antiques in Western Wake?
Flea Market at N.C. State Fairgrounds
HM: Antiques on Salem Street
The Rusty Bucket

Where is the best place to shop for art in Western Wake?
Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival
HM: Artspace
HomeGoods

Where can you find the best bargains in Western Wake?
TJ Maxx
HM: HomeGoods
Craigslist

Where is the best place to shop for books in Western Wake?
Barnes & Noble
HM: Borders
Quail Ridge Books & Music

Where is the best boutique in Western Wake?
Swagger Gifts
HM: Carolina Silver – Tie
My Girlfriend’s Closet – Tie

Where is the best car dealership in Western Wake?
Auto Park Honda
HM: Hendrick Chevrolet
CarMax

Where is the best place to shop for children’s clothing in Western Wake?
Kohl’s
HM: Target
Old Navy

What is the best florist shop in Western Wake?
Preston Flowers
HM: Fallon’s Creative Flowers
The Flower Cupboard

Where is the best place to shop for furniture in Western Wake?
Cooper’s Furniture
HM: Home Comfort Furniture
Craigslist

What is the best garden center in Western Wake?
Fairview Garden Center
HM: Garden Supply Co.
N.C. State Farmers Market

Where is the area’s best gift shop?
Swagger Gifts
HM: Hallmark
Accipiter

What is the best jeweler in Western Wake?
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
HM: Holland’s Jewelers
Johnson’s Jewelers

What is the best shopping mall in Western Wake?
The Streets at Southpoint
HM: Crabtree Valley Mall
Cary Towne Center

Where is the best place to shop for men’s clothing in the area?
Belk
HM: Kohl’s
JoS. A. Bank

Where is the best place to shop for shoes in Western Wake?
DSW
HM: Nordstrom
Rack Room Shoes

Where is the best (non-mall) shopping center in the area?
Beaver Creek Commons
HM: Cameron Village
Crossroads Plaza

Where is the best place to purchase wine in Western Wake?
Trader Joe’s
HM: Total Wine & More
The Wine Merchant

Where is the best place to shop for women’s clothing in Western Wake?
Kohl’s
HM: Nordstrom
Belk