Gate A7 in Terminal 1: this is your last-minute grab stop
Five Points News & Gift sits right by gate A7 in Terminal 1, after security, so you can duck in even during a tight boarding window. It runs from 4:30 a.m. to last departure, covering the first RDU commuter flights and the stragglers at night. If you’re already past the Starbucks line, this is the next logical stop before heading down the A-gates corridor.
This is a souvenir-heavy newsstand: think RDU and North Carolina gear alongside standard airport staples. You’ll see logo mugs, basic T-shirts, caps, and magnets mixed in with snacks, bottled drinks, and grab-and-go candy. Prices run in the usual airport range, with small items like keychains often under $10 and shirts well above that. It’s not a specialty boutique, more of a “didn’t plan ahead, need a gift” safety net.
Books, magazines, and travel basics fill the rest of the footprint. Expect paperbacks, puzzle books, and a limited kids’ section by the front racks, plus headphones, phone chargers, and neck pillows hanging on the side walls. If you forgot toothpaste or a razor for a short trip out of RDU, you can patch your kit here without leaving Terminal 1. Snacks lean mainstream: candy bars, chips, and bottled water for the flight.
There’s no strong reason to walk from another concourse for this shop, but if you’re already in Terminal 1 near gate A7, it saves a trek back toward the central area. Quick tip: hit Five Points News & Gift first for a charger or souvenir, then grab any food, so you’re not juggling hot items while browsing racks.