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
This little museum and gallery is behind the home of the owner on Ananias Dare Street across the main highway from the downtown area. Herbert Bliven runs a...read more
Experience a new adventure in an old world at Roanoke Island Festival Park. This 25-acre historic site allows guests of all...read more
Roanoke Island Outfitters and Dive Center is a full-service dive shop that offers dive charters, beach dives, training, gear sales and rentals. They...read more
Roanoke Marshes Trading Company is the place on Roanoke Island to find souvenir sweatshirts and t-shirts printed with OBX, Roanoke Island, pirate...read more
Sam & Winston is a celebration of the fine arts of gift giving and creating a home. The mother and daughter team who run this lifestyle boutique have...read more
Sea Bags Maine has 50 stores from Bar Harbor, Maine, to Key West, Florida and from the Great Lakes to California. Two of those stores are on the Outer Banks...read more
This weekly open-air farmers market features the best of locally sourced produce and products from northeastern North Carolina. You'll find produce, meats,...read more
The Shallowbag Bay Marina and Ships Store is run by friendly, helpful people. The ship’s store is well stocked with beer and wine, drinks, snacks, staple...read more
Sisters is a family-run ladies boutique with goods for women of every age and shape. Offering the most contemporary styles, hand-picked by three generations...read more
Sleeping In, Ltd. is an inviting shop filled with a little touch of a lot of wonderful things. Everything here will make you crave luxury and comfort. You’...read more
The Stock-Aide brings a much-needed convenience store to the Manteo waterfront but with all the charm the historic district deserves. This is an old-...read more
The Gourmet Olive is downtown Manteo's olive oil and vinegar store, where you can sample 15 different gourmet oils and vinegars and get suggestions about...read more