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 antique 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
Designed by two of America’s foremost landscape architects to pay tribute to America’s first English colonists, The Elizabethan Gardens is a rare treasure...read more
Food-a-Rama has been serving Manteo's grocery needs for decades. Their produce and meats are good quality, and the service is friendly. You can get hot...read more
Fresh Catch Seafood is owned and run by local commercial fishermen. Depending on the season they provide the highest quality fish, shrimp, oysters, clams,...read more
Front Porch Cafe has three community coffeehouses with deliciously fresh-roasted coffee (that you can watch being roasted at the Nags Head location), and...read more
Offering high-quality soft-serve ice cream, specialty sundaes, shakes, many flavors of shaved ice and more, Frosties is the place to satisfy your sweet...read more
His Shells by Brenda features elegant nautical and seaside-inspired gifts – all handmade right here on the Outer Banks by the owner. You’ll find...read more
The furniture and decorative accessories at Inspired by the Sea are hand-crafted, hand-painted works of art created by the owners. Everything is built by...read more
This is a full-service hair salon for women, men and children, offering cuts, color, highlights and other hair services for all ages. They also do pedicures...read more
It's Royalty is a full-service hair salon and a spa that specializes in bridal services. If you need wedding services, call Linda. It's Royalty offers full...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...read more
Keller Fishing Supply sells commercial fishing products and supplies, but you don't have to be a commercial fisherman to shop there. Recreational fishermen...read more
Whether you’re a handyman or a serious builder, Kellogg Supply offers all the lumber and building supplies you could need. The store also sells hardware and...read more
