Bottom Line: Shells, driftwood and beach inspired decor and jewelry…read more What I really like about Shipwreck is the scenic causeway location overlooking the sound and the very friendly employees. I also think the name is very cute. Shipwreck is an Outer Banks staple that has been in business for decades. They have tons of sea shells and driftwood. They also have jewelry, ornaments, home decor and toys all inspired by the Outer Banks. For those looking for hermit crabs, they have those too! For vacationers wanting a great beach souvenir shopping experience, Shipwreck is a good place to check out!

Sweet ladies, great artful finds. Some large coral and shells are pricey, but good and rare finds!read more

Great deals on a variety of souvenirs. Tshirts. Magnets. Cups. Hats. Everything you can think of to…read more remind you of your OBX trip.

I just dont think this place competes with Wings out there.. Wings is huge and way bigger…read moreselection. We spent about 10 minutes in here and didnt come away with anything.. YMMV

Bottom Line: Lots of yard flags, gifts, and ornaments in a large organized store…read more The Gift Garden is a feast for the eyes. The exterior of the building is nicely maintained and upon walking in the store I was totally mesmerized at all of the stuff to look at. They have tons of yard flags and other cute little knock knacks to stick in the garden. They also carry a variety of OBX souvenirs, Christmas ornaments and other knick knacks. The store has almost a rural, southern, country side general store feeling to it. They have some cute displays and the staff is very friendly.

This is a two stores in one building with a wall separating them. What I mean by this is the very…read morefirst store closest to the street is trinkets, gift shop, house stuff, basically without trying to sound sexist its for the women. Now guys store number two located at door number 2 is for the guys. What I mean by this it's a SPORTS SHOP WITH EVERY TEAM! Yeaaa I had to go caps cause it was a paradise for the sport fanatic out there, from college to the majors ! One bad thing that I was not happy to see was Dallas Cowboys paraphernalia located next to my Eagles gear, and the stinkin Mets near the Phightins (that's Phillies for those who don't know) When I mean everything , I mean EVERYTHING from Nascar fanatics, to "Bling" for your vehicle representing your team. For the fathers to be this is your shot to get your little girl or boy their first bib with the your team. Football gnomes, decals.. I can go on and on. I didn't want to leave, because every isle I went down I stopped and said "NO SH*T" they have this, or WOW I need to get that.. A man cave turned into a store for you to splurge. Great stuff, the mans personal fan zone! Ohh and did I say EVERYTHING related to sports! yea I did. I will be coming back here again when come back down to OBX for our next vacation. Go in and and become a kid again, you will thank me.

My experience was great the works were nice over priced hats big seagulls I remember this placeread more

Oh my goodness! If you need a keepsake from the Outer Banks, this is the place! They have…read moreeverything from T-Shirts to sweatshirts to fridge magnets and mugs and soooo much more. Plus, they're super nice in there. You won't leave empty handed. You will definitely find something to bring home!

I always shop here on my annual OBX vacation. There is such a vast selection and I never leave…read morewithout a bagful.

Bottom Line: Cotton linens, clothing, home decor, women's accessories and other goodies fill this…read morelocation to the gills. Funny enough my husband wanted to go to The Cotton Gin to shop for Vineyard Vines clothing. I had planned to sit the shopping trip out but next thing I know I'm checking out at Cotton Gin with a new puzzle, bracelet, Christmas ornament, candy and bag. Just when I didn't think I needed anything I managed to find a variety of things at Cotton Gin. As indicated by this anecdote, The Cotton Gin sells a variety of stuff and it's fun to wander through the various rooms of the two level store. Although I most commonly come away with beachy souvenirs it is worth noting that they have high end cotton products like towels, quilts, and such. The Cotton Gin has various locations and the Nags Head store is located at the 14 Mile Post across from the Outer Banks Mall.

Closed on Wednesdays. Typical tourist selection, some deals, but mostly imported rubbish with…read moremoderate pricing. One employee (wears a cap) is super happy, friendly, and chatty....the older lady is miserable and curt.

This place is your classic tourist shopping place. Ben Franklins has been in OBX for awhile. You…read morecan get beach home decor and beach supplies. Flips flops, hats, clothes, towels, etc. The prices are fair. We went in looking for shells that we couldn't find on the beach.

I was beyond thrilled to see Jeremy has found a new location for his treasures. We have filled our…read morebeach rental as well as our beach home with his beautiful pieces. I especially love the world carvings.

The owner is so incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable about sharks teeth and fossils. It was a…read morepleasure to be able to talk to him and grab a few gifts. This is definitely a place you should stop at while on the island. Prices are beyond reasonable and I will be returning to snag a few more items!

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.

Great tourist souvenir shop and it's kite shop down the small plaza. So many shirts and clothes to…read morechoose from! The kite shop had so many kites and lots of kids toys my little girl loved being there. Bought some Kitty Hawk t shirts and kites and toys. It's more $ then say Super Wings but the quality appears to be much better.

I had purchased swim trunks for my son at the duck location. While trying them on, a grommet fell…read moreout, exposing the fabric to tears. I had already removed the tags. I called the nags head location to ask if they would take them back. The manager, Jake, explained that he would have to see them. That is just fine, so I brought them to him with all the tags and the receipt then when we grab another pair to exchange them with, the Grommet on the new pair was cracked. Jake handled it like a pro and gave us the benefit of the doubt and let us return the shorts so, I ended up spending $200 more, because he was so gracious to us. Jake was a professional and I appreciate it. He does a good job. He should be commended.