This is an amazing place for unique coastal gifts. The ladies were so helpful and thoughtful; not…read moreto mention the beautiful presentation for a house warming gift.

Definitely Bougie . Upscale and wonderful. My favorite is the men's section. Men are always hard to…read morebuy for. They have a great selection and nicely displayed. I wanted to take the whole store home . Christmas gifts are going to be easy to buy for this year. This store is awesome Owners are so nice and they offer information. They are helpful . There is a lot to look at . It was great when I said something about soap they were showing me all kinds of wonderful options . Oh and they have bridal registry. Perfect for bride and groom to register.

I've been visiting Edenton Bay every week since we moved here from Albuquerque. Malcom is the owner…read moreand his wife Debbie makes the best sangria. It's where I like to hang out.

Two words: Debbie's Sangria. So delicious and refreshing! This spot is a hidden gem--you can enjoy…read moreyour drink on-site or take it to go. Lovely seating area and an even warmer welcome from the host make it a necessary stop.

Such a lovely shop with a welcoming atmosphere offering one-of-a-kind items from house plants to…read moregorgeous plant-based candles. I'm so glad this is in my hometown of Edenton, North Carolina. Check it out!

From the owner: We are a young, veteran owned, neurodivergent couple that brings the idea of mindfulness into our…read morestore, where everything is either hand grown, or hand made. We want to promote a lifestyle of creative inspiration for our whole community.

Absolutely love this little section of Duck. The general store has a little bit of everything, and…read morethen walking along the boardwalk there's plenty of selection lovely people, very dog friendly, quite affordable, and gorgeous views of the sound. Just a little bit of peace and zen.

We came across Duck's General Store while dining in the area. They were closed for the season and…read morehad some items of interest in their window. I emailed them, expressing my interest in a few items. While I didn't expect a response until they were open, Fran invited me to stop by anyway (we had already departed the OBX). She was kind enough to process our order and ship it safely and securely to us. Again, all before they opened for the season! We were so very pleased with our purchases and the kind service. This continued today when Fran realized that they had charged us twice for our order, something I hadn't realized. She had issued a refund as soon as she learned about this and emailed me the receipt. Again, what an exceptional level of Customer service. We look forward to visiting Duck again and visiting with the good folks at Duck General Store in person!

Had lunch with a friend today. Lovely interior - varied menu. Enjoyed a club sandwich and great…read moreFrench fries. My friend had a burger she said was really good. Wished for room for the blueberry cobbler but, alas, t'was not to be. Lovely little gift shop, too. Worth a drive to the country!!

The atmosphere was just what we expected. This is a lovely house made into a nice, clean…read morerestaurant. However, the food was not a 5. The chicken wrap had too much tougher dark meat in it and my husband and I believe his mashed potatoes were instant. They charge .50 for a glass of water!

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.

The Arts of the Albemarle has a large gallery of local artists. The gallery is very welcoming and…read morethe space has a lot of light. The building was built in 1895 and was once a department store, theatre and offices. I loved the variety of art showcased as well as the pieces in many price ranges. I also enjoyed the current exhibition of student artwork. Besides the art gallery on the first floor, there is a performing arts center upstairs. Customer service was friendly when I purchased my art and given some of the history of AOA.

A truly unique gift shop selling master artisans goods in…read morejewelry, woods, ceramics, oils and watercolor at reasonable prices. A successful venture in the revitalization of downtown Elizabeth City. A must see in the downtown arts district.

Prices are of course way marked up for tourists- but we've gone at least twice every year we've…read morevisited Corolla so around 8 times. So much to shop around there, great food and restaurants, and keeps you busy for a couple of hours for sure. Check it out!

Bottom Line: A nice beachy shopping center with stores, restaurants and such…read more Overall, I like the Timbuck II Shopping Village. For starters, I like the beachy aesthetic. Shoppers walk along decking and boardwalks to access the shops. Also, there are different buildings within the shopping center so that adds some interest too. My favorite shops here are The Cottage Shop, Sound Feet Shoes and The Cotton Gin. In addition to shops there are also a handful of restaurants and eateries. And behind the shopping center is a race track and miniature golf course. Timbuck II includes some other business too like a massage place and a real estate office.

In the beautiful small town of Edenton is a jewel of a fine jewelry store. Brightly lit, great…read moreselection and variety and smiling sales folk. They treat even a watch battery replacement as a major piece of business (its only $10!). Enjoy yourselves.

From the owner: Here at Vaughan's Jewelry and Fine Gifts, we pride ourselves in offering our customers superior…read morecustomer service. In addition to assisting our customers in locating the perfect gift for the most special of occasions, we also offer a full service jewelry repair shop. This enables our customers to receive quick turnaround times on their repairs and the personal service we are known for, not to mention, the sense of security knowing their jewelry remains in house throughout the repair process. Repair services offered range from pearl restringing, simple chain repairs and ring sizes to the more intricate repairs such as prong repairs and stone replacement. We can even help you with remounting unwanted or outdated jewelry into new and exciting pieces made especially for you. We also replace watch batteries in most brands while you wait.