Not-so-hidden Gems: March 2026

NOT-SO-HIDDEN CHARLOTTE GEMS

LOCAL FOCAL
In the heart of Elizabeth sits a store with booths from regional vendors and artisans. They rotate out the sellers on a regular basis and it is a place to check out.
1941 E. 7^th St., 28204

MUSA MOON
Greeted with “what are you working on” upon entering, the folks at Musa Moon want to help you with any of your ailments or provide preventative natural medicine. The walls are lined with bulk herbs plus they even make their own fire cider and sea moss gel.
604 W. Morehead St., #5, 28208
www.MusaMoon.com

TIP TOP DAILY MARKET
Not just a bottle shop positioned next door to Boris & Natasha’s, Tip Top is also an art gallery and a community hangout. Additionally they carry a variety of local cheeses, soups, and other delicious snacks.
2902 The Plaza, 28205
www.TipTop.market

PAPER SKYSCRAPER
The go-to spot for unique gifts, Paper Skyscraper, may have changed hands, but they still are a wonderful Dilworth mainstay. Impress your next party host with something they may not even know that they needed.
330 East Blvd., 28203
www.PaperSkyscraper.com