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TOWN GUIDE : WILMINGTON
your home décor and furnishings with a trip to Wilmington ’ s preeminent secondhand shops , furniture stores , and design studios ? Jasper Décor on South Main Street houses an extensive inventory of unique , secondhand gifts , jewelry , and restored furniture . Vintage ceramic pieces , artisan necklaces , and lamps are complemented by an equally diverse assortment of wooden furnishings , all of which are sold for a wonderfully-affordable price . Rock River Restoration on West Main Street specializes in repurposing and restoring old household furnishings in inventive and artistic ways . Their storefront is replete with handmade jewelry , distinctive snowshoe art , and beautifully-restored furniture and accessories , which range from benches and tables to lamps and coasters .
Close by on South Main Street , Opa ! is home to a broad panoply of fanciful gifts , housewares , kitchen essentials , and gardening products . Pick up some craft ice trays , mason jar lids , local cheeses , and Nordic Ware Cake pans . You ’ ll thank yourself the next time that you host a dinner party . Quaigh Design Center on West Main Street is an art , craft , and design gallery that has been praised by The Boston Globe and National Geographic Traveler . Their collection features pieces by established , masterful craftspeople , as well as traditional Scottish and Irish Woolens , jewelry , and mohair and wool throws .
For a bright and cheery change of pace , pop into North Star Pizza on West Main Street for some family-friendly afternoon snacks and fun . With a full bar , affordable entrees , and an on-site arcade , pool table , and multiple-lane bowling alley , this laidback Wilmington hangout is favored by locals and visitors alike . Their mini-golf course is ideal for afternoon excursions in the warmer months , making a trip to North Star Pizza a metaphoric “ hole-inone ” in every sense .

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As the sun begins to set over the Deerfield River , the time has come to put on a fashionable outfit and step out for an enjoyable Saturday night on the town . Cultured gastronomes will find extraordinary upscale fare at Folly on West Main Street , where skilled chefs whip up creative dishes with unparalleled flair . After savoring the last bite of your chosen dish , get ready to embark on a tour of Wilmington ’ s beloved pubs and
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