Sanford’s best local businesses
The 93 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Sep 17
What changed this month
- Sep 17✓ Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground re-checked — details verified
- Sep 17✓ Railroad House Museum re-checked — details verified
- Sep 16✓ Rhythm & Brews Bar and Grill re-checked — details verified
- Sep 16✓ Hillside Park re-checked — details verified
- Sep 10✓ Birdie's Barroom & Kitchen re-checked — details verified
- Sep 10✓ Escazu Chocolates re-checked — details verified
Find a spot
93 businesses across 16 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.
- 01Restaurants
- 02Beauty
- 03Shopping
- 04Entertainment
- 05Nightlife
- 06Bakeries & Sweets
- 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
- 08Health & Wellness
- 09Arts & Culture
- 10Home & Garden
- 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts
- 12Sporting Goods
- 13Parks & Outdoors
- 14Services
- 15Pets
- 16Cafes
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More spots
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Brightleaf Square
OtherTrendy restaurants & shops in a pair of historic brick tobacco warehouses with a leafy courtyard.
3-story indoor mall with dozens of popular chain stores, a food court & a bowling/amusement center.
Friendly Center
OtherMajor fashion & technology retailers are joined by boutiques, dining options & grooming services.
Strip of eateries and shops featuring groceries, pizzas and fitness centers.
Shops at Erwin Mill
OtherGrocery, dining, and personal services are featured at this shopping mall.
Stylish mall with name-brand retailers, upscale department stores, restaurants & a movie theater.
Wendover Place
OtherOpen-air shopping center with a variety of retail stores, restaurants, and services.
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