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Durham to Chapel Hill
Carolina Soul Records' big downtown Durham stock, Hunky Dory's record shop and bar with a $1-2 basement, and The Fuzzy Needle's records and vintage clothing in Chapel Hill.
Walkable · 3 stops · about 1.8 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 3 stops
1. Carolina Soul Records
Huge, well-organized downtown Durham shop with a name that reflects its soul and funk strength.
Tip: Inspect "new" sealed records before buying — a couple reviewers found scratches despite plastic wrap.
117 E Main St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 2. The Fuzzy Needle
Beautifully curated small shop mixing records with vintage clothing and books.
Tip: Limited hours — closed Monday and Tuesday, so plan around that.
1005 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 3. Hunky Dory
Two-story record shop and bar combo with a $1-2 basement and a genuinely dog-friendly atmosphere.
Tip: Head to the basement first for the deepest discount bins.
718 9th St, Durham, NC 27705, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 10:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 10:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 8:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
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Part of a road trip
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