Shopping in Mebane

Direct Tools Factory Outlet equips crafty builders with an ample supply of hardware, vacuums, grills, and table saws sourced directly from top manufacturers. Grilling and outdoor kitchen equipment from STOK provision barbecues and cookouts with juicy briskets and steaks through a steady supply of discontinued, reconditioned, and factory-overrun products—brand-new, unused equipment shipped directly from the assembly line after excess production or accidental cloning. Dirt Devil vacuums suction off contaminants from carpets and shop floors, and cleaning products and pressure washers from G-Clean lend a pristine sparkle to driveways and car surfaces. An arsenal of drills and table saws from Ryobi lends structural soundness to household projects with speedy efficiency and trusty precision.

Before stepping onto the ice or the baseball diamond, members of the Carolina Hurricanes and the Durham Bulls pay a visit to Drs. Michael Peters and Jason Price of Eye Care Associates, who have provided top-notch eyeglasses, contact lenses, and eye exams for nearly 35 years. The vision specialists help rid blurriness from pucks, balls, and signs held by adoring fans. When they’re not gazing into the eyes of athletes, they and their fellow doctors at a network of clinics stay busy correcting the vision of seniors, children, and adults. The company topped Indy Week's 2012 Readers’ Choice poll for best optometrists in the area and received a Standing Ovation award as the best eyecare center in the Triangle in 2012 from readers of Metro Magazine.

At The Mattress Capital, a knowledgeable staff of salespeople guides visitors through firm or downy mattresses that are all eager to go home and snuggle up to their new owners' slumbering forms. Guests consult with staff members before receiving a personalized tour as salespeople demonstrate the knowledge they gleaned by training one-on-one with experts until they knew each mattress like a horse trainer knows sugar-cube melting points. All of the store's mattresses, including brands such as Tempur-Pedic and Simmons, come with a 90-day comfort guarantee.

Hadley Nixon has always trained a keen eye on the fashion that surrounds her. Drawing from the eclectic looks she saw when living in New York City and the elegant styles that abound in the southeast, Hadley fills her boutique’s powder-blue interior with feminine casual wear and cocktail attire. Dresses and blouses from local North Carolina designers rub elbows with pieces from big-name designers such as Yoana Baraschi and Yumi Kim, who carries Hadley’s personal favorite line of bright, flowing blouses and summer dresses. Elsewhere in the shop, dangling earrings and bracelets with quirky characteristics, such as the integration of metal and cloth, put the finishing touch on outfits and a stylish spin on American Girl dolls.

A partner of Superior Play Systems, Backyard Paradise beckons kids to gallivant across a showroom packed with safety-focused equipment. Laughter spreads throughout the indoor play haven as little ones bound about on wooden play sets, swings, and slides. Sports-focused areas let athletes step onto a putting green or finally dunk their chocolate milk in a Performance basketball hoop. Elsewhere, a trampoline's springy surface helps jumpers evade gravity's grasp.

Camcor was founded in 1949—one year after commercial programs debuted on television. In the 63 years since, Camcor has flexed and adapted, staying relevant and cutting edge in spite of the technology industry's rapid pace of change. Today, the retailer continues to sell the best gadgets for the home and office.

Communication devices such headsets, microphones, or soup cans attached to strings help clients relay messages loud and clear. Archival technologies, including digital cameras, memory cards, and film, help clients preserve memories. Camcor also supplies equipment for offices, facilitating digital presentations and shadow-puppet shows with multimedia projectors and screens. As an authorized dealer for 112 brands including Canon, Maxwell, Panasonic, and Zenith, Camcor has access to trainings and information directly from vendors. Camcor backs its products with full warranties.