The wealth of independent Manteo, NC, shops and boutiques make this town an excellent place for finding gifts that are signature to the Outer Banks. Get the latest bestseller at an indie bookstore in downtown Manteo. Find prints and pottery made by local artists. Local jewelers and silversmiths can help you craft one-of-a-kind pieces unique to their lucky gift recipient. Tastes of the Outer Banks are embodied in rum, wine and beer from distilleries, wineries and breweries in the area. The options continue!
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Manteo, NC, Gifts
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, Frank & Eileen, Juliet Dunn 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 by White + Warren, chic straw hats by Flora Bella and Lola and handbags 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, including block-print table linens from India. You'll swoon over this curated mix of goods so make some time for lingering.
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
Manteo, NC, Gifts
Longtime Outer Banks artists Scott Geib and Anne Burroughs operate this vibrantly colorful gallery in Downtown Manteo. Scott specializes in photography and mixed-media art, while Anne specializes in drawing and painting, and all the work in their boutique-style space is their own. You'll find their original artwork and photographs, including digitally remastered images, on glass cutting boards, mugs, notecards, coasters, puzzles, mousepads, wall hangings and more....read more
Manteo, NC, Gifts
While you're on Roanoke Island, don't miss a chance to visit The Museum Store at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The only Outer Banks shop of its kind, it features historical gifts and collectibles that include the representative sailing ship, the Elizabeth II, American Indian Town and more than 400 years of Outer Banks history. Celebrating American handcrafts, The Museum Store features hand-blown glass, pottery, metal...read more
Manteo, NC, Gifts
Vineyards on the Scuppernong, based in nearby Columbia, has a tasting room and gift shop in downtown Manteo. Stop in to try their wines – Simply Scuppernong, Catawba Bell, Jack Ass Red, Black Beary, Girls of Summer and more – and purchase some bottles for yourself or for gifts. The gift shop offers locally made art, jewelry and soaps. Look for Vineyards on the Scuppernong...read more
Manteo, NC, Gifts
In the red-roofed building across from the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum, Wanchese Pottery features the handcrafted pottery of local potters Bonnie and Bob Morrill. Their work is beautiful as well as functional. Well-crafted bowls, pitchers, coffee mugs, dinnerware, oil lamps, bird feeders and more are stacked on the shelves in this quaint shop and studio. read more
