Manteo, NC, Shopping: Arts and Arts & Crafts

It smells, sounds, looks and feels like Christmas year round at The Christmas Shop, a Roanoke Island tradition since it opened in 1967. The original owner, Edward Greene, sold the shop in 2016, and the new owners – to massive approval by locals and loyal shoppers – have kept the shop much the same as it's always been. Inside you’ll find room after room after... read more

The independent bookstore on Roanoke Island is Downtown Books, which has been serving Manteo and the entire Outer Banks since 2012. Featuring an eclectic, interesting selection of books handpicked by owner and book buyer Jamie Anderson, their shelves include NYT best sellers in all genres, cookbooks, spiritual titles, books for young readers from babies through teens, a curated nonfiction section, an expansive local fiction table... read more

John Silver is a Roanoke Island-based painter known for his bold, colorful, soulful oil paintings and watercolors. Much of his subject matter is Outer Banks related, but his body of work is also reflective of his worldwide travels. Silver can often be found painting in his studio/gallery in downtown Manteo, and if you happen to catch him you'll find him to be a charming host. ... read more

This 3,000-square-foot shop is filled with the antiques and collectibles of 14 dealers, so there’s quite an assortment to choose from. The variety includes lots of furniture, home decor items, quilting fabric, cast iron, records, games, soaps and more collectibles than you could imagine. Plan to spend a while looking through everything.