Outer Banks Shopping

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Absolutely Outer Banks

3708 N Croatan Highway
The Bypass, MP 4.5
Kitty Hawk
(252) 255-1606
Outer Banks Shopping

Art and function come together at Absolutely Outer Banks, located at milepost 4.5 on the Bypass in Kitty Hawk. With a beautiful and spacious interior, Absolutely Outer Banks highlights the work of local artists with a full collection of handcrafted items that are truly extraordinary, including everything from textiles to soaps, paintings, woodwork, furniture (both new and upcycled), jewelry and more. They also sell food...read more

Art and function come together at Absolutely Outer Banks, located at milepost 4.5 on the...read more

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AR Workshop

3105 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 5.5
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 656-6694
Outer Banks Shopping

AR Workshop is a national boutique DIY workshop franchise, and now there's a location in Kill Devil Hills. They offer instructor-led workshop classes, DIY to-go kits and events where you can make hands-on projects with a group for a party, fundraiser, baby shower or corporate event. Workshops are for all skill levels, including kids, and range from $40 to $70 for adult projects to $40...read more

AR Workshop is a national boutique DIY workshop franchise, and now there's a location in...read more

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Askins Creek Store

42676 N.C. Highway 12
Avon
(252) 995-6283
Outer Banks Shopping

Askins Creek Store is located at the southern end of Avon and open year-round. This general store has a good selection of beach apparel and quality shirts, iconic gifts, local interest books and their registered trademarks like Kinnakeet, Canadian Hole and Kite Point. The car wash and gas pumps are open 24/7. There is free air and a touch-free car wash with undercarriage wash. The self-serve food court offers...read more

Askins Creek Store is located at the southern end of Avon and open year-round. This...read more

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Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

794-F Sunset Boulevard
Timbuck II
Corolla
(252) 453-3188
Outer Banks Shopping

For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than 50 flavors of made-from-scratch ice cream plus sorbet and soft serve. You can get any flavor made into a shake, split, sundae or float, even a brownie sundae – yum! Big Buck’s has an espresso bar and all the espresso-based coffee drinks you need to pick up your day. Handmade...read more

For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than...read more

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Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

1180 Duck Road
Duck
(252) 715-4467
Outer Banks Shopping

For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than 50 flavors of made-from-scratch ice cream plus sorbet and soft serve. You can get any flavor made into a shake, split, sundae or float, even a brownie sundae – yum! Big Buck’s has an espresso bar and all the espresso-based coffee drinks you need to pick up your day. Handmade...read more

For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than...read more

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Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

3810 N. Croatan Highway
The Bypass, MP 4.5
Kitty Hawk
(252) 715-0779
Outer Banks Shopping

For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than 50 flavors of made-from-scratch ice cream plus sorbet and soft serve. You can get any flavor made into a shake, split, sundae or float, even a brownie sundae – yum! Big Buck’s has an espresso bar and all the espresso-based coffee drinks you need to pick up your day. Handmade...read more

For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than...read more

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Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

207 Queen Elizabeth Avenue
Waterfront Shops, Downtown Manteo
Manteo
(252) 423-3118
Outer Banks Shopping

For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than 50 flavors of made-from-scratch ice cream plus sorbet and soft serve. You can get any flavor made into a shake, split, sundae or float, even a brownie sundae – yum! Big Buck’s has an espresso bar and all the espresso-based coffee drinks you need to pick up your day. Handmade...read more

For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than...read more

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Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

891 Albacore Street
Monteray Plaza
Corolla
(252) 597-1445
Outer Banks Shopping

For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than 50 flavors of made-from-scratch ice cream plus sorbet and soft serve. You can get any flavor made into a shake, split, sundae or float, even a brownie sundae – yum! Big Buck’s has an espresso bar and all the espresso-based coffee drinks you need to pick up your day. Handmade...read more

For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than...read more

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Billy’s Seafood

1341 Colington Road
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-5978
Outer Banks Shopping

At Billy’s Seafood they stock plenty of fresh, local seafood, so pick some up to prepare your own feast at home tonight. They’re a great stop for local soft-shell crabs in season, and they also have convenience items, seasonings, beer and wine. The fresh, homemade tuna salad they sell here is some of the best you'll find anywhere; buy more than you think you'll need.read more

At Billy’s Seafood they stock plenty of fresh, local seafood, so pick some up to...read more

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Birthday Suits

801 Ocean Trail
Monteray Plaza
Corolla
(252) 453-4862
Outer Banks Shopping

Celebrating more than 35 years as an Outer Banks shopping mecca, Birthday Suits is a favorite for swimwear – in fact, it’s been voted Best on the Beach for swimsuits for more than 10 years in local polls. Women's swimsuits are the specialty here – the latest styles for all ages, mix-and-match separates, bra-sized swimwear and mastectomy suits – but they also sell suits for...read more

Celebrating more than 35 years as an Outer Banks shopping mecca, Birthday Suits is a...read more

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Birthday Suits

1171 Duck Road
Scarborough Lane Shopping Center
Duck
(252) 261-7297
Outer Banks Shopping

Celebrating more than 35 years as an Outer Banks shopping mecca, Birthday Suits is a favorite for swimwear – in fact, it’s been voted Best on the Beach for swimsuits for more than 10 years in local polls. Women's swimsuits are the specialty here – the latest styles for all ages, mix-and-match separates, bra-sized swimwear and mastectomy suits – but they also sell suits for...read more

Celebrating more than 35 years as an Outer Banks shopping mecca, Birthday Suits is a...read more

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Birthday Suits

2000 S. Croatan Highway
The Bypass, MP 10
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 441-5338
Outer Banks Shopping

Celebrating more than 35 years as an Outer Banks shopping mecca, Birthday Suits is a favorite for swimwear – in fact, it’s been voted Best on the Beach for swimsuits for more than 10 years in local polls. Women's swimsuits are the specialty here – the latest styles for all ages, mix-and-match separates, bra-sized swimwear and mastectomy suits – but they also sell suits for...read more

Celebrating more than 35 years as an Outer Banks shopping mecca, Birthday Suits is a...read more

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Bloom Boutique

110 Sir Walter Raleigh Street
Manteo
(252) 305-8638
Outer Banks Shopping

Downtown Manteo has several nice women's boutiques, including this fine new one that you'll find just across the street from the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum. This is a must-stop while you're out browsing in Manteo, but it's also a worthy destination when you're seeking high-quality, stylish additions to your wardrobe. Bloom Boutique offers women's clothing for a wide age span (from young teens to the...read more

Downtown Manteo has several nice women's boutiques, including this fine new one that you'll find...read more

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Breeze Thru Avon

40374 N.C. Highway 12
Avon
(252) 995-3347
Outer Banks Shopping

This drive-thru beverage store offers a huge variety of beer, wine (no hard liquor) and beverages, and you never have to leave your car – the cartender brings your order to you. You may also walk into the Breeze Thru General Store, which has everything you would expect from a convenience store but so much more, including lottery tickets, vaping supplies, cell phone minutes, phone accessories,...read more

This drive-thru beverage store offers a huge variety of beer, wine (no hard liquor) and...read more

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Buxton Village Books

47918 N.C. Highway 12
Buxton
(252) 995-4240
Outer Banks Shopping

Established in 1984, Buxton Village Books makes its home in a Civil War-era island cottage. Sometime in the 1960s this vintage kitchen house was floated up the shoreside of Pamlico Sound from Hatteras village, hauled up the cart path from Buxton Harbor and placed in its current location along N.C. Highway 12. Owner Gee Gee Rosell has a welcoming smile and great taste in books....read more

Established in 1984, Buxton Village Books makes its home in a Civil War-era island cottage....read more

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Cavalier Surf Shop

4324 S. Virginia Dare Trail
The Beach Road, MP 13.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-7349
Outer Banks Shopping

One of the oldest surf shops on the Outer Banks, Cavalier is a family-run operation and is known for providing great customer service in sales and rentals. You can buy or rent hard or soft-top surfboards, bodyboards and skimboards. They also offer private or group surfing lessons with a focus on safety and surfing etiquette. Lessons are a great way to get started in surfing...read more

One of the oldest surf shops on the Outer Banks, Cavalier is a family-run operation...read more

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Cotton Gin

789 Sunset Boulevard
TimBuck II Shopping Village
Corolla
(252) 453-4446
Outer Banks Shopping

The Cotton Gin has been a coastal shopping tradition for more than 50 years. The original Cotton Gin has stood in the same location in Jarvisburg since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing into a gift store with four locations. The store's primary location in Jarvisburg currently is being rebuilt following a fire, but there's a Pop-Up location nearby in the meantime....read more

The Cotton Gin has been a coastal shopping tradition for more than 50 years. The...read more

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Cotton Gin

1185 Duck Road
Duck
(252) 261-2387
Outer Banks Shopping

The Cotton Gin has been a coastal shopping tradition for more than 50 years. The original Cotton Gin has stood in the same location in Jarvisburg since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing into a gift store with four locations. The store's primary location in Jarvisburg currently is being rebuilt following a fire, but there's a Pop-Up location nearby in the meantime....read more

The Cotton Gin has been a coastal shopping tradition for more than 50 years. The...read more

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Cotton Gin

5151 S. Croatan Highway
The Bypass, MP 14.5
Nags Head
(252) 449-2387
Outer Banks Shopping

The Cotton Gin has been a coastal shopping tradition for more than 50 years. The original Cotton Gin has stood in the same location in Jarvisburg since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing into a gift store with four locations. The store's primary location in Jarvisburg currently is being rebuilt following a fire, but there's a Pop-Up location nearby in the meantime....read more

The Cotton Gin has been a coastal shopping tradition for more than 50 years. The...read more

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Cotton Gin

Pop-Up Shop
7005 Caratoke Highway
Jarvisburg
(252) 491-2387
Outer Banks Shopping

The Cotton Gin has been a coastal shopping tradition for more than 50 years. The original Cotton Gin has stood in the same location in Jarvisburg since 1929, starting as a working cotton gin and growing into a gift store with four locations. The store's primary location in Jarvisburg currently is being rebuilt following a fire, but there's a Pop-Up location nearby in the meantime....read more

The Cotton Gin has been a coastal shopping tradition for more than 50 years. The...read more

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Foxy Flamingo Boutique

2515 S. Croatan Highway
The Bypass, MP 10.5
Nags Head
(252) 480-3699
Outer Banks Shopping

Foxy Flamingo Boutique brings casual, modern and stylish women's clothes to the Outer Banks shopping scene. They strive to provide shoppers with all the necessities for the perfect outfit. They have helpful, thoughtful customer service, contemporary women's apparel and an array of beautiful accessories, including locally made jewelry. Whether you are looking for a casual day outfit, beach attire or something to wear out for...read more

Foxy Flamingo Boutique brings casual, modern and stylish women's clothes to the Outer Banks shopping...read more

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Gulf Stream Gifts

2512 S. Virginia Dare Trail
The Beach Road, MP 10.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-0433
Outer Banks Shopping

Gulf Stream Gifts carries a wonderful selection of 14 karat gold, sterling silver and costume jewelry with a nautical flair. Featured designers are Charles Albert, Vera Wolf, Marahlago and Goddess Designs as well as North Carolina artists. Their jewelry features a variety of stones such as larimar, lab opals, amethyst, abalone and turquoise as well as Outer Banks sea glass. Gulf Stream also carries home...read more

Gulf Stream Gifts carries a wonderful selection of 14 karat gold, sterling silver and costume...read more

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Hatteras Island Boardsports

41056 N.C. Highway 12
Avon
(252) 995-6160
Outer Banks Shopping

Hatteras Island Boardsports has more than 5,000 square feet packed with swimwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and kids. Some brand names you’ll find here include Billabong, Quiksilver, Volcom, Roxy, O’Neill, Rip Curl and RVCA, along with surfboards by Dewey Weber, Catch Surf and Channel Island. If you need new sunglasses, Hatteras Island Boardsports has hundreds of styles from Costa, Oakley, Electric, RayBan and more....read more

Hatteras Island Boardsports has more than 5,000 square feet packed with swimwear, apparel and accessories for...read more

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House of Hemp OBX

3105 N. Croatan Highway, Unit 20
The Bypass, MP 5.5, Seagate North Shopping Center
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 255-6420
Outer Banks Shopping

For those seeking a natural approach to health, House of Hemp OBX's knowledgeable and compassionate staff brings cannabidiol (CBD)-based products to the Outer Banks. Locally owned and operated, their mission is to provide the community with a responsible and reliable source for alternative, homeopathic solutions. They sell both full-spectrum and THC-free sublingual oils and capsules as well as salves, creams, edibles, personal-care products, massage oils, soaps and much more. Their products are...read more

For those seeking a natural approach to health, House of Hemp OBX's knowledgeable and compassionate staff...read more

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Islander Flags

6146 N. Croatan Highway
The Bypass, MP ¼
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-6266
Outer Banks Shopping

Islander Flags offers a full line of decorative banners, garden flags and traditional flags including all needed poles and hardware. Aluminum and fiberglass flagpoles are available for in-ground installation. They have graphic design capabilities to reproduce your artwork or create a new image for custom-made flags. Islander Flags also sells their own line of large, US made appliqued decorative flags for every time of the...read more

Islander Flags offers a full line of decorative banners, garden flags and traditional flags including...read more

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Kitty Hawk Kites

270 Irvin Garrish Highway
Community Square
Ocracoke
(252) 928-4563
Outer Banks Shopping

With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites is a well-known retail powerhouse on the Outer Banks. Their Ocracoke location boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as flags, toys, boomerangs and...read more

With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites is a well-known retail...read more

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Kitty Hawk Kites

7517 S. Virginia Dare Trail
Whalebone Watersports Center
Nags Head
(252) 441-4124
Outer Banks Shopping
(877) 359-8447

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail...read more

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Kitty Hawk Kites

794 Sunset Boulevard
TimBuck II Shopping Village
Corolla
(252) 453-8845
Outer Banks Shopping
(877) 359-8447

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail...read more

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Kitty Hawk Kites

819 Ocean Trail
Monterey Plaza
Corolla
(252) 453-3685
Outer Banks Shopping
(877) 359-8447

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail...read more

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Kitty Hawk Kites

1216 Duck Road
Wee Winks Square
Duck
(252) 261-4450
Outer Banks Shopping
(877) 359-8447

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail...read more

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Kitty Hawk Kites

3933 S. Croatan Highway
The Bypass, MP 12.5, Jockey's Ridge Crossing
Nags Head
(252) 449-2210
Outer Banks Shopping
(877) 359-8447

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail...read more

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Kitty Hawk Kites

307 Queen Elizabeth Avenue
Manteo
(252) 473-2357
Outer Banks Shopping
(877) 359-8447

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail...read more

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Kitty Hawk Kites

24502 N.C. Highway 12
Waves Village
Rodanthe
(252) 987-2297
Outer Banks Shopping
(877) 359-8447

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail...read more

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Kitty Hawk Kites

39432 N.C. Highway 12
Island Shops
Avon
(252) 995-6060
Outer Banks Shopping
(877) 359-8447

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail...read more

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Kitty Hawk Kites

58848 Hatteras Landing
Hatteras Landing
Hatteras
(252) 986-1446
Outer Banks Shopping
(877) 359-8447

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail locations from Corolla to Ocracoke, Kitty Hawk Kites boasts an impressive selection of kites, flags and spinners, toys, apparel, gifts and games on the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk Kites specializes in kites, from the single-lines for kids to high-tech stunt varieties. The stores also sell fun outdoor goodies such as...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With 10 retail...read more

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Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

819 Ocean Trail, Montery Plaza
Corolla
(252) 453-3685
Outer Banks Shopping

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all the Outer Banks has to offer, from the wind and waves to flat water adventures. At Kitty Hawk Surf Co., you can find a huge selection of new and used kayaks, kayaking gear and equipment, standup paddleboards, surfboards, Zap skim boards, wetsuits and more. You can also find top selections...read more

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all...read more

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Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

790 Ocean Trail, TimBuck II Shopping Village
Corolla
(252) 453-4999
Outer Banks Shopping

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all the Outer Banks has to offer, from the wind and waves to flat water adventures. At Kitty Hawk Surf Co., you can find a huge selection of new and used kayaks, kayaking gear and equipment, standup paddleboards, surfboards, Zap skim boards, wetsuits and more. You can also find top selections...read more

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all...read more

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Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

1216 Duck Road, Wee Winks Square
Duck
(252) 261-8787
Outer Banks Shopping

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all the Outer Banks has to offer, from the wind and waves to flat water adventures. At Kitty Hawk Surf Co., you can find a huge selection of new and used kayaks, kayaking gear and equipment, standup paddleboards, surfboards, Zap skim boards, wetsuits and more. You can also find top selections...read more

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all...read more

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Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

3933 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5
Jockey's Ridge Crossing
Nags Head
(252) 441-6800
Outer Banks Shopping

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all the Outer Banks has to offer, from the wind and waves to flat water adventures. At Kitty Hawk Surf Co., you can find a huge selection of new and used kayaks, kayaking gear and equipment, standup paddleboards, surfboards, Zap skim boards, wetsuits and more. You can also find top selections...read more

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all...read more

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Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

24502 N.C. Highway 12, Waves Village
Rodanthe
(252) 987-2297
Outer Banks Shopping

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all the Outer Banks has to offer, from the wind and waves to flat water adventures. At Kitty Hawk Surf Co., you can find a huge selection of new and used kayaks, kayaking gear and equipment, standup paddleboards, surfboards, Zap skim boards, wetsuits and more. You can also find top selections...read more

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all...read more

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Kitty Hawk Surf Co.

58848 Hatteras Landing
Hatteras
(252) 986-1446
Outer Banks Shopping

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all the Outer Banks has to offer, from the wind and waves to flat water adventures. At Kitty Hawk Surf Co., you can find a huge selection of new and used kayaks, kayaking gear and equipment, standup paddleboards, surfboards, Zap skim boards, wetsuits and more. You can also find top selections...read more

Ready for some action? Kitty Hawk Surf Co. has everything you need to enjoy all...read more

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Mermaid's Folly

259 Irvin Garrish Highway
Ocracoke
(252) 921-0159
Outer Banks Shopping
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor

Mermaid’s Folly stocks affordable and tasteful casual clothing for dress up or dress down. This fun shop boasts a large selection of men's and women’s fine casual clothing, along with quality unisex t-shirts, comfortable dresses, sarongs, carefree ladies-cut tees, flowing skirts and soft pants. Accessorize with beaded jewelry, scarves, totes and handbags or a hat from their well-stocked shelves.

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Mermaid’s Folly stocks affordable and tasteful casual clothing for dress up or dress down. This...read more

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Moonraker Tea Shop

587 Irvin Garrish Highway
Spencer's Market
Ocracoke
(252) 928-0443
Outer Banks Shopping
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor

Moonraker Tea Shop sells loose-leaf tea, herbs and spices. They have flavored black teas, green teas, oolongs and orthodox teas as well. Hot and iced teas to go are fresh-brewed with choices from a selection of 300-plus teas. You'll also find other goods and gift items at their location in Spencer's Market.read more

Moonraker Tea Shop sells loose-leaf tea, herbs and spices. They have flavored black teas, green...read more

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Nest

Magnolia Market on Magnolia Lane
Across from Tranquil House Inn
Manteo
(252) 473-5141
Outer Banks Shopping

Escape the ordinary and surround yourself with luxury at this longtime favorite specialty shop in downtown Manteo. For the chic woman who likes to look simply elegant whether she's in the city or a relaxed location like the Outer Banks, Nest offers high-quality luxury lifestyle clothing brands like CP Shades, Frank & Eileen, Juliet Dunn and Wilt, along with pants by Equestrian, which Nest owner...read more

Escape the ordinary and surround yourself with luxury at this longtime favorite specialty shop in...read more

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Nora's Wish

23772 N.C. Highway 12
Rodanthe
(252) 987-3037
Outer Banks Shopping

At this tiny cottage shop in Rodanthe, Hatteras native roots are apparent among elegant gifts, original art and rustic vintage items. Stop in to explore an assortment of offerings and village history. Print pictures at the Kodak Kiosk or book a guided history tour. The name honors a beloved Rodanthe resident, Nora Midgett Herbert, who had an abiding wish to open a gift shop to...read more

At this tiny cottage shop in Rodanthe, Hatteras native roots are apparent among elegant gifts,...read more

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North Beach General Store

23781 N.C. Highway 12
Rodanthe
(252) 987-2378
Outer Banks Shopping

Established and run by the O’Neal family, this gas station and convenience store offers groceries, snacks, drinks, RV and camping supplies, bait and tackle and an ATM. A true one-stop shop, it also carries t-shirts, souvenirs, hardware and firewood. The clerk and registration desk for North Beach Campground is here. Stop by to get local information from the friendly staff.read more

Established and run by the O’Neal family, this gas station and convenience store offers groceries, snacks,...read more

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OBX Bait and Tackle

815 Ocean Trail
Monteray Plaza
Corolla
(252) 453-3339
Outer Banks Shopping

OBX Bait and Tackle is an angler’s paradise. Conveniently located in Corolla’s Monteray Plaza to serve the northern beaches and beyond, OBX Bait and Tackle is a full-service tackle shop that specializes in freshwater and surf-fishing equipment along with rods and reels at all price levels, a wide variety of fresh and frozen bait, crabbing supplies and other necessities such as coolers, ice, soft drinks,...read more

OBX Bait and Tackle is an angler’s paradise. Conveniently located in Corolla’s Monteray Plaza to...read more

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Ocean Air Sports

39450 N.C. Highway 12
Avon
(252) 995-5000
Outer Banks Shopping

In a primo location right on Pamlico Sound, Ocean Air Sports has been making Hatteras Island watersports adventures happen since 1987. That’s right, locals and visitors of all ages and experience levels have trusted this iconic north Avon business for family-oriented outdoor fun for more than 30 years! Ocean Air rents kayaks, standup paddleboards (SUP), Jet skis and Hobie Cats and offers lessons and rentals...read more

In a primo location right on Pamlico Sound, Ocean Air Sports has been making Hatteras...read more

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Oceans East Bait & Tackle

7405 S. Virginia Dare Trail
Nags Head-Manteo Causeway
Nags Head
(252) 441-7413
Outer Banks Shopping

Oceans East Bait & Tackle on the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway has been in business for more than 40 years. With three locations along the East Coast, they are known for their customer service, huge selection of the best quality tackle, fresh bait, apparel and much more. They offer an excellent selection of inshore, offshore, surf and freshwater tackle from top manufacturers such as Daiwa, Penn,...read more

Oceans East Bait & Tackle on the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway has been in business for...read more

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Ocracoke Preservation Society and Museum

49 Water Plant Road
Ocracoke
(252) 928-7375
Outer Banks Shopping

For a peek into Ocracoke’s past, visit Ocracoke Preservation Society’s Museum. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to preserving the island’s history and cultural heritage and to protecting its environment. Housed in the turn-of-the-century home of Coast Guard Capt. David Williams, the museum lets visitors glimpse island life in the early to mid-1900s. Many of the architectural elements are intact, and a bedroom, living room and...read more

For a peek into Ocracoke’s past, visit Ocracoke Preservation Society’s Museum. The nonprofit organization is...read more

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Ocracoke Variety Store

950 Irvin Garrish Highway
Ocracoke
(252) 928-4911
Outer Banks Shopping
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor

The Variety Store is the one-stop island shop where you'll find fresh produce, hand-cut meats, beer and wine and almost all of your grocery needs. It's also the place for t-shirts, beach supplies, ice, household items, over-the-counter medicines, toiletries and gifts. The front foyer has a bulletin board and racks containing local announcements, news, menus, advertisements and information about island happenings. The hardware store next door offers...read more

The Variety Store is the one-stop island shop where you'll find fresh produce, hand-cut meats,...read more

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Outer Banks Boarding Co.

103 E. Morning View Place
The Bypass, MP 10.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-1939
Outer Banks Shopping

Outer Banks Boarding Co. is a boardrider's paradise with friendly and knowledgeable staff and a great selection of equipment for surfing, bodyboarding, skateboarding and skimboarding. They rent surfboards of all kinds that are suitable for all skill levels – from the novice soft-top longboard to the board for the seasoned pro looking for the newest in surfboard technology. OBBC also has an in-house expert shaper...read more

Outer Banks Boarding Co. is a boardrider's paradise with friendly and knowledgeable staff and a...read more

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Outland Seafood

7463 U.S. Highway 64/264
Manns Harbor
(252) 473-2860
Outer Banks Shopping

A locals' favorite for fresh seafood, Outland Seafood is perfectly situated for picking up fresh, local seafood on your way to the Outer Banks from the west. Located in Manns Harbor, very close to the foot of Virginia Dare Bridge, stop here to pick up crabs, fish, shrimp and shellfish. Depending on the season (because this is fresh-caught seafood), you might find blue crabs, soft-shell crabs...read more

A locals' favorite for fresh seafood, Outland Seafood is perfectly situated for picking up fresh,...read more

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Ride the Wind Surf Shop

486 Irvin Garrish Highway
Ocracoke
(252) 928-6311
Outer Banks Shopping
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor

Ride the Wind Surf Shop is your Ocracoke Island resource for surfboards, bathing suits, apparel, accessories, sunglasses, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards and more. They carry all the top brands – Quicksilver, Roxy, Rip Curl, Howler, Freefly, Patagonia, Reef, Billabong – and they are Ocracoke's exclusive source for Low Tide beach chairs and Shibumi Beach Shades. If you want to explore the water, visit their outdoor...read more

Ride the Wind Surf Shop is your Ocracoke Island resource for surfboards, bathing suits, apparel,...read more

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Roanoke Island Market

207 Queen Elizabeth Avenue
Manteo
(252) 473-1914
Outer Banks Shopping

Acai bowls and fresh-pressed juice in Manteo? Yes, it's true! Roanoke Island Market is the place for coffee, juice, smoothies, toasts, salads, paninis, acai bowls and fresh-baked goods and bread in downtown Manteo. If you're familiar with the tasty, healthy offerings at Freshfit Cafe in Nags Head, you'll be glad to know that this is a sister restaurant from the same owners. Roanoke Island Market...read more

Acai bowls and fresh-pressed juice in Manteo? Yes, it's true! Roanoke Island Market is the...read more

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Salty Burns

710 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 8
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 715-3793
Outer Banks Shopping

This beach road gallery is a destination for one-of-a-kind works of art. The owners, Christine and Gilbert, specialize in acrylic pours and resin art as well as woodworking and fractal burning (using 10,000 volts of electricity to create designs in wood). Their eclectic art and eccentric pieces include a wide range of must-see items — charcuterie boards, cutting boards, river tables, custom glass water pipes,...read more

This beach road gallery is a destination for one-of-a-kind works of art. The owners, Christine...read more

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Silver Bonsai Gallery

905 S. U.S. Highway 64
Manteo
(252) 475-1413
Outer Banks Shopping

Start your visit to Manteo at Silver Bonsai Gallery, right along the main highway. Each visit is an opportunity to enter an inspiring world of fine art, fine craft, one-of-a-kind jewelry and stunning bonsai specimens. Owners Ben and Kathryn Stewart began this adventure 24 years ago as a place to feature beautifully handcrafted jewelry, local art and distinctive gifts. It’s also home to their goldsmithing studio, and you...read more

Start your visit to Manteo at Silver Bonsai Gallery, right along the main highway. Each...read more

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Something or Other Treats & More

107 Budleigh Street, Unit F
The Phoenix Shops
Manteo
(252) 489-0087
Outer Banks Shopping

This little market has everything you need to stock up for charcuterie night or pack the picnic basket. You'll find meats, cheeses, crackers, pickles, hummus, local honey, nuts, Mackeys Ferry Peanuts, locally made jams and jellies and other gourmet food items. Plus they have tasty sweets, including the regionally famous handmade fudge from Mackeys Ferry Peanuts. Upstairs in this shop you'll find an assortment of...read more

This little market has everything you need to stock up for charcuterie night or pack...read more

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Spry Creek

1122 Corolla Village Road
Corolla
(252) 453-0199
Outer Banks Shopping

Spry Creek is one of the highlights of the Historic Corolla Village and is owned by deeply rooted Outer Banker Karen Scarborough Whitfield and her husband, John. In 2004 the couple transformed Karen's father's garage workshop into a charming shop complete with the building's original bay doors and concrete flooring. Customers are drawn to Spry Creek's jewelry selections, including Outer Banks sea glass jewelry, Joan...read more

Spry Creek is one of the highlights of the Historic Corolla Village and is owned...read more

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Sticky Bottom Oyster Company

56910 N.C. Highway 12, Suite B
Hatteras
(252) 986-5499
Outer Banks Shopping

Home of the "Saltiest Gagger You'll Ever Swaller," Sticky Bottom Oyster Company is the storefront of an oyster farm of the same name that's located in Sandy Bay in Pamlico Sound. They farm Henry triploid oysters and sort and tumble them every week to ensure the best possible product. Stop by the storefront in Hatteras village to pick up oysters that were harvested fresh from...read more

Home of the "Saltiest Gagger You'll Ever Swaller," Sticky Bottom Oyster Company is the storefront...read more

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Sweet T's Coffee Beer & Wine

1211 Duck Road
Duck
(252) 480-2326
Outer Banks Shopping

Sweet T’s Coffee Beer & Wine in Duck is the perfect casual spot to hang out. As a full-service coffee shop it offers many of the coffee and espresso drinks you love, plus pastries, muffins, bagels and other treats. A large selection of craft beer and wine makes it simple to enjoy the tree-shaded deck with a draft beer or glass of wine. You can...read more

Sweet T’s Coffee Beer & Wine in Duck is the perfect casual spot...read more

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Sweettooth / Fig Tree Bakery & Deli

1015 Irvin Garrish Highway
Ocracoke
(252) 928-3481
Outer Banks Shopping

Fig Tree Bakery & Deli serves breakfast and lunch menu items that offer choices for every craving. Breakfast combinations are available on biscuits, bagels and English muffins. Deli sandwiches and wraps are made to order, as are salads with fresh ingredients. Enjoy breakfast or lunch under the umbrellas on the outdoor seating area or grab and go on the way to the beach or ferry. You'll find...read more

Fig Tree Bakery & Deli serves breakfast and lunch menu items that offer choices for every...read more

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The Fudgery

790-M Ocean Trail, Space A
Corolla
(252) 453-8882
Outer Banks Shopping

Don’t you hate it when people say that chocolate fudge is sinful? Sometimes it’s just a necessity. The Fudgery’s creamy concoctions can satisfy any sweet tooth. Your mind will be boggled at the variety of flavors from dark chocolate to peanut butter to rocky road, even New Orleans praline. The fudge is all theatrically prepared right in front of your eyes on marble slabs and...read more

Don’t you hate it when people say that chocolate fudge is sinful? Sometimes it’s just...read more

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The Fudgery

1177 Duck Road
Scarborough Lane Shopping Center
Duck
(252) 255-0993
Outer Banks Shopping

Don’t you hate it when people say that chocolate fudge is sinful? Sometimes it’s just a necessity. The Fudgery’s creamy concoctions can satisfy any sweet tooth. Your mind will be boggled at the variety of flavors from dark chocolate to peanut butter to rocky road, even New Orleans praline. The fudge is all theatrically prepared right in front of your eyes on marble slabs and...read more

Don’t you hate it when people say that chocolate fudge is sinful? Sometimes it’s just...read more

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The Fudgery

3933 S. Croatan Highway
The Bypass, MP 12
Nags Head
(252) 480-0163
Outer Banks Shopping

Don’t you hate it when people say that chocolate fudge is sinful? Sometimes it’s just a necessity. The Fudgery’s creamy concoctions can satisfy any sweet tooth. Your mind will be boggled at the variety of flavors from dark chocolate to peanut butter to rocky road, even New Orleans praline. The fudge is all theatrically prepared right in front of your eyes on marble slabs and...read more

Don’t you hate it when people say that chocolate fudge is sinful? Sometimes it’s just...read more

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The Slushy Stand

473 Irvin Garrish Highway
Ocracoke
(252) 928-1878
Outer Banks Shopping
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor

The Slushy Stand is the perfect place for refreshment and a relaxing spot to indulge your craving for sweets or coffee. Stop in and try one of their 21 flavors of ice cream, slushies, milkshakes, floats, cold drinks and smoothies. They have breakfast items like muffins and bagels to go along with their freshly ground regular brew, a very smooth but robust Cuban coffee. Espresso,...read more

The Slushy Stand is the perfect place for refreshment and a relaxing spot to indulge...read more

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TRiO Restaurant & Market

3708 N. Croatan Highway
The Bypass, MP 4.5
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-0277
Outer Banks Shopping

TRiO Restaurant & Market is a vibrant dining and retail destination with an inviting, upscale-casual vibe that sets it apart from other places on the Outer Banks. With both a restaurant and gourmet market, TRiO offers the best from the worlds of food, wine, beer and cheese for your enjoyment on the premises or in the comfort of your home. In the retail shop you’ll...read more

TRiO Restaurant & Market is a vibrant dining and retail destination with an inviting, upscale-casual...read more

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TW’s Bait and Tackle

3864 N. Croatan Highway
The Bypass, MP 4
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-7848
Outer Banks Shopping

TW’s Bait and Tackle, located in Kitty Hawk and Nags Head, has been locally owned and operated for 40 years. They are the anglers’ landmark destinations for the latest and greatest selection of inshore, offshore, surf and freshwater tackle. Each location is a full-service tackle shop offering quality tackle from top manufacturers such as Penn, Shimano, Daiwa, Z-Man, Berkley Gulp, MirrOlure and Yeti, to name...read more

TW’s Bait and Tackle, located in Kitty Hawk and Nags Head, has been locally owned...read more

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TW’s Bait and Tackle

2230 S. Croatan Highway
The Bypass, MP 10.5
Nags Head
(252) 441-4807
Outer Banks Shopping

TW’s Bait and Tackle, located in Kitty Hawk and Nags Head, has been locally owned and operated for 40 years. They are the anglers’ landmark destinations for the latest and greatest selection of inshore, offshore, surf and freshwater tackle. Each location is a full-service tackle shop offering quality tackle from top manufacturers such as Penn, Shimano, Daiwa, Z-Man, Berkley Gulp, MirrOlure and Yeti, to name...read more

TW’s Bait and Tackle, located in Kitty Hawk and Nags Head, has been locally owned...read more

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Village Craftsmen

170 Howard Street
Ocracoke
(252) 928-5541
Outer Banks Shopping
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor

Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at the end of live-oak covered, historic Howard Street, about a block from the harbor. This gallery, run by island natives since 1970, features exquisite traditional and contemporary American-made crafts. You'll find pottery, blown glass, stained glass, wooden kitchen items, musical instruments, lamps, bells, jewelry in a variety of price ranges,...read more

Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at...read more

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Wee Winks Market

1213 Duck Road
Duck
(252) 261-2937
Outer Banks Shopping

Opened in 1976, Wee Winks was the first store ever to set up shop in Duck. Throughout remodeling their building and expanding their selection, Winks remains a staple in Duck for residents and visitors thanks to its reputation for keeping it fresh. Breakfast sandwiches on fresh-baked biscuits and bagels as well as cinnamon buns baked every morning round out the pastry case full of muffins, crumb...read more

Opened in 1976, Wee Winks was the first store ever to set up shop in...read more