When it’s time to go home again, you’re going to need a souvenir or two to tuck in your suitcase. Lucky for you, the Outer Banks has tons of shopping options—so you can pick up an OBX sticker just as easily as you can a Coach handbag.
Left your boogie board at home? Need the perfect summer sundress? Ready to buy a piece of local pottery? Looking for a nice relaxing beach read? You’ll find all sorts of locally owned stores—from beach outfitters and clothing boutiques, to bookstores, antique stores, art galleries, surf shops, gourmet groceries and more. Unique to the Outer Banks, these neighborhood shops really give the islands a distinctive flair.
The larger stores and groceries can typically be found around Nags Head, where you’ll find the Outer Bank’s only Wal-Mart. Tanger Outlet Shops are also located here, if you’re looking for brand-name deals.
Shopping Spotlight
Forbes Candy & Gift ShopThe Forbes Candies dream began for Marion and Charlie Forbes back in High School. As a young, married couple, they were living with Marion’s parents and working to make ends meet. Though Marion’s family contributed as best they could, Charlie took a part-time job selling candy bars in a downtown Norfolk office building.
Timbuck Ii Shopping VillageOver 60 exciting shops, restaurants and recreation overlooking the Currituck Sound on the Northern Outer Banks of North Carolina!
Upcoming Events
| 6/13 - 8/08 |
Beach Dog Photos in Corolla at Corolla Kennel Club at Beach Bag Books & Music |
| 8/24 |
Al and Amy in Manteo at Roanoke Island Festival Park |
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Climbing Season AnnouncedThe Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will open to the public for climbing from April 18 through Columbus Day, October 13, 2008. Climbing fees for the Lighthouse will be $7 per adult, and $3.50 for children under 12 and senior citizens.
The opening day of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will continue to be a fee-free day, as it has in the past, for local community members to climb the Lighthouse.
