There are those of us who like to shop every now and then, and then there are those of us who love to turn shopping sprees into the main event of the day.  Whether you’re an occasional shopper looking to dedicate more of your vacation time to finding some great buys, or a shopaholic fashionista who goes on vacation just to find new locations to shop, then look to this fun-filled, perfect day for a fashionista to get you going.

Start your day by enjoying the beautiful early-morning air in a charming downtown district packed full of unique shops that you can’t find anywhere else.  The lovely downtown historic district of Wake Forest is packed full of antiques, clothing, jewelry and so much more for you to rummage through.  While you’re at it, you can stop at a mom and pop eatery for a delicious breakfast to fuel you through your intense day of shopping.

Now that you’ve got some charming pieces to add to your home and wardrobe, venture closer into Raleigh to find some of the most sought-after shopping malls in North Carolina.  Choose from Crabtree Valley Mall, North Hills Shopping Center, Cameron Village and so many others as you land in the epicenter of Greater Raleigh shopping heaven.

By now you may have burned through a few credit cards, so venture over to Crossroads Plaza in Cary so you can find some great brand items at amazing deals.  Once you’ve explored every nook and cranny of this gigantic facility, you’ll have a full days worth of valuable loot to proudly bring home.