Near the Terminal 2 concourse split, Hudson is your basics stop
Right in Terminal 2 past security, Hudson sits in the main concourse walkway, so you hit it on the way to most gates. It’s the standard RDU news-and-convenience setup: snacks, bottled drinks, magazines, headphones, and last-minute toiletries in one small footprint. Think airport pricing, not gouging, but a 20 oz soda still runs around $3–$4.
Hours generally track Terminal 2 flight banks, opening early for the 5–6 a.m. departures and staying open until the last evening flights head out after 9 p.m. If you’re on an early Delta or American run from T2, this is the spot for a quick grab-and-go when the sit-down spots aren’t fully ramped up yet. Coffee is basic drip and machine espresso, good enough at 5 a.m., not a detour-worthy specialty shop.
Stock is the standard Hudson mix: regional snacks, candy, gum, neck pillows, travel-sized Advil, phone chargers, and a few RDU or North Carolina souvenirs. Expect paperback bestsellers and a limited magazine rack rather than a full bookstore. Prices on small electronics like Lightning cables generally run in the $20–$30 range, so only buy here if you truly forgot one.
With no big complaints or standout perks in reviews, think of this Hudson as a functional pit stop rather than a destination. Quick tip: if your boarding pass shows a tight turn in Terminal 2, grab water and a snack here as you pass; gate-area options can be either crowded or closed between banks.