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North Carolina Attractions|Shops & Boutiques

Visit The Old-Timey Hardware Store And Gift Shop, Mitchell Hardware, For Delightful Shopping In North Carolina

By Robin Jarvis | Published February 04, 2021

Step into the past at Mitchell Hardware, an old-timey hardware store and gift shop in the heart of New Bern’s historic district. Visitors and locals alike love random pop-ins at this local iconic business, which has been open since 1898. Step inside with some photos below to see just how delightful the store is:

In season, you'll find a variety of fresh flowers for the garden waiting for you right outside the front door and basking in the sunlight.

And inside, a vintage-tinged, yet warm and inviting space filled with friendly, smiling staff who are always on the ready to lend a hand with questions or locating an item.

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And there's much to see. You can easily spend a couple of hours in downtown New Bern in this store alone.

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Walk over to the Country Store section of the store to discover a world of items for your home. From tree-hanging ornaments, to...

All things related to cooking a summer meal on the barbecue, you'll find it all right here at Mitchell Hardware.

And if you don't find it here, that probably means they don't make it anymore!

This store has everything under the sun including gifts, hardware items, garden items, stuff for your home, and more.

Mitchell Hardware is open six days a week. The hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday/Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Learn more from the Mitchell Hardware Facebook page.

For another nostalgic shopping excursion, visit the Rockford General Store in Rockford, North Carolina!

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