My daughter and I stopped into this shop twice during our spring break week in Duck. The owner is…read moreso nice and helped us to find beautiful jewelry, beads, and other necessities to make our own jewelry. She has the prettiest shells too! It's a great spot to browse and take your time.

The cutest little hippie store with lots of jewelry, stones, moon/sun hanging pieces... I am…read moreobsessed and will be back!

Bottom Line: Cotton linens, clothing, home decor, women's accessories and other goodies fill abound…read moreat the Duck location. I find that I just can't resist The Cotton Gin! I have visited all of the locations including most recently, the Duck store. Like the flagship store in Jarvisburg and the other locations, the Duck location is a multi-level maze of little rooms full of fun stuff. When I was a kid I remember The Cotton Gin having lots of boring cotton stuff - bedspreads, runners, placemats, towels and such. As an adult, I appreciate all of the nice quality cotton products they carry and I love shopping the other merchandise they carry. The Cotton Gin carries a fun variety of stuff from clothing, housewares, ornaments, home decor, souvenirs, jewelry and such. Its rare that I leave empty handed and even my husband likes shopping here! When I visit the Duck store in April the employee working was super friendly and welcoming which I really appreciated!

They helped us pick a local wine. Everyone of the salespeople gave us outstanding help. Will stop…read morein again.

Cute little tiny shop with birdhouses and other garden accessories and garden themed gifts such as…read moreflower presses and jewelry.

From the owner: We are a unique shop known for our birdhouses. We also sell a variety items for your home & garden…read more-- wind chimes, spinners, plants, bird feeders, yard art, etc. We grow lavender and cut flowers, which we sell as market style bouquets (in season). This location is our "mini store" - be sure to stop by our Point Harbor location if you enjoy this shop.

You've gotta stop in to this beautiful store! I'm a super crafty chick so I took a resin art class…read moreon my trip. Eric and Robert are so fun and friendly, very no-BS guys who tell it to you straight. They made the class super fun and we were always laughing. Given the time of year, there were only 3 of us in class so it was nearly 1-on-1 instruction. I learned so much! I came back the next day to pick up my mirror and was stunned at how beautiful it came out! Y'all got me into a new hobby! Thank you for such an awesome class!

Bottom Line: Large store full of locally made arts and crafts with some vintage items and other…read moregood finds sprinkled throughout. I stumbled upon Absolutely Outer Banks a handful of years ago and I was impressed with the selection of locally made arts and crafts. Ever since, this is my go to spot for legitimate and tasteful Outer Banks souvenirs. In addition to locally made items they also have some vintage items and even some new items for sale. One item that this store specializes in is really cool resin windows that are unique and exude happiness. Absolutely Outer Banks has artwork in all mediums and in all price points. They have jewelry, wood signs, candles, prints, glass work, textiles, metal work, etc.  On my most recent visit I enjoyed looking at a vintage pin ball machine and eyeing up the beautiful array of Fiestaware. There is plenty of opportunity for ooohhhing and ahhhing.  The owner is super friendly so that adds to the overall great experience. Absolutely Outer Banks is centrally located in Kitty Hawk in the former spot of a bank.

My family had come here before I got to the area. But out for a day of exploring I wanted to check…read moreit out since they said some nice things about the space. This store takes up space in the Outlets of Nags Head. Which is good for the plaza. Think of this as a high end souvenir shop. A lot of beautiful things that you can take home to decorate your place. It almost feels like a library in here. It is quite, bright, and every shelf or table is full of items to browse. A lot of things that look desirable. So many things that you can take a lot of day looking through it all. I came in and looked all around, I went straight to the magnets to add to my collection. My nieces and nephew went straight for the shells. All nice and clean, ready to pick through. They also have this section where they have mini books, which they loved. Walked out of here with many little things, most of which are on the fridge at home. Great place to browse and grab.

Loved this little shop! I found so many cute items and the prices and quality were great!read more

I cannot say enough about this shop! There is something for everyone from art in all different…read moreforms, jewelry, souvenirs, some Christmas decorations and friendly people inside! I was pleasantly surprised and now this is my favorite store on the island to shop for souvenirs! Here is a picture of just two of the treasures I found inside Muse!

Discovered this gem on our trip down this summer, and I swear I could go back every day to see (and…read morepurchase) more incredible things! They have everything... from art, to amazing jewelry, to adorable children's bags designed to hold a coloring book and markers. Pottery, beach decor for every taste, hand painted bags and clutches... I could go on and on! And to boot, the products are hand made, local and original. A must-shop! I was able to get three gifts for friends, an early Christmas present and of course something for me.

I am very impressed with how quickly and accurately this place ships things. Everything packaged so…read morenicely and FAST . They have great selection on a lot of stuff , but I come for the Nora Fleming .. if you are looking for a special gift like a hostess gift or housewarming, bridal ... look into Nora Fleming . It matches everything and is very functional. Even if you don't cook , these pieces are fun and can be used in many different ways . This store also has free shipping .

When I was new to CoVA about 4 years ago, my go to unique shop was A. Dodson's on Colley Avenue and…read moreon Laskin's Road. I loved to purchase Uno de 50 jewelry especially when they're on sale! Both stores have since closed except for the Suffolk location. So even when it's a further trek for me to visit, it's still a treat to just walk around and see the unique items they carry. Service is wonderful, everyone greets you and asks if they can be of assistance. A must visit boutique!