Walk from the college galleries toward the bookshop and the permanent mural beside Summit Coffee. Allow two to three hours, with time for the exhibition. Andrea Carlson's Absent Host is on view October 8, 2026–February 7, 2027; after that, check the gallery's current program. The mural visit does not depend on market hours.
An easy introduction to Davidson's compact Main Street. Start with coffee, browse the independent bookshop and finish with lunch. Allow about two hours and check each shop's hours before setting out; these three stops are close enough to explore on foot.