Including Roanoke Island Shops
You could easily spend your whole day enjoying all that Roanoke Island shopping has to offer. Manteo, NC, shopping opportunities have greatly expanded in recent years, especially in the historic waterfront area. Today you’ll find a diverse selection of stores that range from antiques shops, art galleries, fine apparel boutiques, fun gift and souvenir shops, a classic bookstore, several day spas/salons to a wonderful general store with a great wine selection, among many others. The way to navigate the waterfront area’s active shopping scene is by foot. Park the car and stroll around from shop to shop, ducking in anywhere that catches your eye. The other area to do some Roanoke Island shopping is on the main highway, U.S. Highway 64, where you’ll find several other great locally run shops. On the highway you’ll want to drive or bike between stores. Most of the necessities you’ll need – groceries, sundries, prescriptions, dry cleaning, gasoline and the like – can be found on the main highway. While Roanoke Island shopping is more limited in Wanchese than that in Manteo, NC, shopping, this guide helps you uncover a couple of places with true local flavor.
Tips for Manteo, NC, Shopping
When you’re ready to indulge in some Roanoke Island shopping pleasure, there are several small parking lots in the historic Manteo waterfront area plus a lot of on-street parking spaces. Oftentimes, especially in the summer, all the spaces near the waterfront will be full. If you can’t find a parking space, don’t worry. Just head over the little bridge to Roanoke Island Festival Park, where there is more than enough free parking. And don’t forget to look up – many spots for Manteo, NC, shopping are located high above ground level to protect them from flooding.
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Roanoke Island Shops by Location or Category
Manteo and Roanoke Island Shopping
106-A Sir Walter Raleigh Street, Manteo
207 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Waterfront Shops, Downtown Manteo, Manteo
794-F Sunset Boulevard, Timbuck II, Corolla
3810 N. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5, Kitty Hawk
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 sherbet, 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 Belgian chocolate and fudge are made fresh daily, and they also accept custom orders for wedding favors, baby showers and other events. And don't forget the ice cream cake! They have a flavor for every occasion. One of their locations, The Coffeehouse, is right in the middle of downtown Manteo and offers all the same great things as the other Big Buck's plus an expanded selection of fresh coffees, pastries and muffins.
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 sherbet, 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.... read more
For a tasty treat, head to Big Buck’s Homemade Ice Cream. Choose from more than... read more
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307 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo
794 Sunset Boulevard, TimBuck II Shopping Village, Corolla
819 Ocean Trail, Monterey Plaza, Corolla
1216 Duck Road, Wee Winks Square, Duck
3933 S. Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 12.5, Nags Head
24502 N.C. Highway 12, Waves Village, Rodanthe
39432 N.C. Highway 12, Island Shops, Avon
58848 Hatteras Landing, Hatteras Landing, Hatteras
Community Square, 270 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With more than 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 flags, toys, boomerangs and games. You’ll find a wide selection of beach sportswear and footwear from Crocs, Sanuk, Chaco, Hey Dude, Southern Fried and Life is Good apparel, t-shirts, sweatshirts, outdoor clothing, sunglasses and more. Kitty Hawk Kites also offers a number of adventure activities including hang gliding, kayak and SUP tours, lessons and rentals, dolphin tours, tours to and of various Outer Banks locations, parasailing, Jet skis, fishing tournaments and more. At Kitty Hawk Kites' Waves Village Watersports Resort in Rodanthe, you can learn kiteboarding; buy and rent kiteboarding gear; rent a kayak, surfboard or standup paddleboard or climb the adventure tower/ropes course.
Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With more than 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... read more
Kitty Hawk Kites has been teaching the world to fly since 1974. With more than... read more
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Magnolia Market on Magnolia Lane, Across from Tranquil House Inn, Manteo
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 and Wilt, along with pants by Equestrian, which Nest owner Nancy Seitz promises will be the best pants you've ever worn. Nest also offers everything you need to put together that stunning, effortless look, including distinctive artisan jewelry, cashmere wraps by White + Warren, chic straw hats by Flora Bella and Lola, and handbags and espadrilles imported from France. The shop smells so heavenly that you'll certainly want to treat yourself to one or more of the lush fragrances, soaps and personal care products imported from Portugal, Italy and France. Part of the shop is dedicated to home goods and table-top accessories. You'll swoon over the curated mix of fine linens by Bella Notte, white French-style dinnerware, block-print table linens from India and so much more.
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 and Wilt, along with pants by Equestrian, which Nest owner Nancy Seitz promises will be... read more
Escape the ordinary and surround yourself with luxury at this longtime favorite specialty shop in... read more
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905 S. U.S. Highway 64, Manteo
A visit to Roanoke Island starts perfectly with a stop into Silver Bonsai Gallery and its newly renovated space. They have recently elevated their building out of the flood zone, which has brought a beautiful new deck filled with the art of bonsai. Named among the nation’s top 25 fine art and craft galleries, Silver Bonsai Gallery is a celebration of American-made fine art and craft. Throughout the gallery you'll see a wide variety of both locally and regionally crafted paintings, ceramics and other fine art and gifts, including the stunning jewelry of owners and master goldsmiths Ben and Kathryn Stewart. Peek into their on-site studio as they create their world-renowned Modern Heirloom® jewelry collection. Ben and Kathryn specialize in distinctive jewelry, hand engraving, repair, restoration and custom design, and they also sell the works of other jewelry artists. Each visit is an opportunity to enter Silver Bonsai’s inspiring world of fine art, fine craft, one-of-a-kind jewelry and stunning bonsai specimens. With the renovation, the gallery has even more space for events and workshops (including bonsai workshops), so be sure to check their calendar of events online.
A visit to Roanoke Island starts perfectly with a stop into Silver Bonsai Gallery and its newly renovated space. They have recently elevated their building out of the flood zone, which has brought a beautiful new deck filled with the art of bonsai. Named among the nation’s top 25 fine art and craft galleries, Silver Bonsai Gallery is a celebration of American-made fine art and craft. Throughout... read more
A visit to Roanoke Island starts perfectly with a stop into Silver Bonsai Gallery and its... read more
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101-B Budleigh Street, Manteo
In a cool historic building in downtown Manteo, The Island Shop is full of gems. Half of the shop features stylish and comfortable women's clothes, including sweaters, leggings, tunics, dresses and tops in soft, dreamy fabrics. Add to that accessories and jewelry and you've got a one-stop dress shop. Sea glass jewelry is a big seller here, and the local artist who makes it frequently can be found working on site. The other half of the store focuses on lovely gift items and home decor. You'll love the ceramics, pillows, throws and cat- and dog-themed items. The staff is particularly friendly here too. Be sure to say hello to Bubba Darlin, the resident Norwich terrier.
In a cool historic building in downtown Manteo, The Island Shop is full of gems. Half of the shop features stylish and comfortable women's clothes, including sweaters, leggings, tunics, dresses and tops in soft, dreamy fabrics. Add to that accessories and jewelry and you've got a one-stop dress shop. Sea glass jewelry is a big seller here, and the local artist who makes it frequently... read more
In a cool historic building in downtown Manteo, The Island Shop is full of gems.... read more
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In North Carolina, all liquor and spirits other than beer and wine are sold at package stores by the name of ABC Stores. Beer and wine are sold at grocery and convenience stores. Most stores are open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and are closed on Sundays; Ocracoke's hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and... read more
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Ace Hardware sells everything for the home, garden and yard. Most people know Ace as a traditional hardware store, a place to find tools, paint, hardware and lawn and garden supplies. But you may not know that they also sell deck furniture, cleaning supplies, kitchen items, small appliances, bathroom accessories, beach goods, pet supplies, holiday decorations, fishing tackle, grills, home accessories, art supplies and much... read more
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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
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The next time you shop for Outer Banks-inspired art or decor that never seems standard but still channels casual elegance, look no further than Blue Coral Studios. This Manteo gallery strives to deliver as many handmade products to customers as possible, including wall art, decorative furniture, homeware items, textiles and more. They also carry jewelry made with local sea glass, artisan water bottles and tumblers,... read more
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In downtown Manteo’s Phoenix Shops, Bluegrass Island Trading Co. is a one-stop shop for everything bluegrass related, from a selection of more than 1,000 CDs to bluegrass-themed merchandise such as shirts, hats and ornaments. Bluegrass Island Trading Co. is also a box office location for many of the best local music events. Visit them online or call for tickets to the Outer Banks Bluegrass Island... read more
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Calvio’s is a nail salon offering expert manicures and pedicures, including acrylics and gels. The husband-and-wife owners are friendly and professional and have loyal local clientele. Look for it in a house behind the State Employees Credit Union, just off U.S. Highway 64.
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For 21 years Charlotte's has been a trusted women's boutique in downtown Manteo. Charlotte’s sells fine apparel from names like Jude Connally, Elliott Lauren, Tyler Boe, Joseph Ribkoff, Southern Tide and many more, along with jewelry, shoes and accessories. The very friendly staff will help select just the right clothing and the perfect accessories to pull it all together. If you’re looking for special outfits,... read more
