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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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
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...read more
You'll find numerous post offices along the Outer Banks. Keep in mind that their hours vary greatly.read more
This UPS location, though a bit away from the main area of Manteo, offers the services you expect from any UPS location, but with the friendliest, most...read more
One of the few retail stores in Wanchese, Village Hardware sells useful items like tools, hardware, cleaning products, coolers, hats, clothing, decoys and...read more
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...read more
In the red-roofed building across from the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum, Wanchese Pottery features the handcrafted pottery of local potters Bonnie and Bob...read more
Wanchese Trawl & Supply provides marine and fishing equipment to fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts. Just about everything a commercial fisherman needs...read more
White's Shopping Center in Manns Harbor is more than a stop on the way to and from the beach (though it's good for that too). Close to the west end of the...read more
