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SwansboroShops in Swansboro are basically in two areas — along the
river on Front Street and its adjoining side streets, and along N.C. 24. We
suggest you take some time to walk along the White Oak River, shop a bit,
enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants and relax in Bicentennial Park. 911 Restoration As the store slogan says, "Restore Your Life" at 911
Restoration. This unique shop offers a wide variety of items from
cocktail napkins, greeting cards and candles to garden accessories,
gourmet kitchen items and pet leashes. Let the friendly staff help you
create the perfect custom gift box. New items are always arriving, but
you are always sure to find unique sauces, oils, bird feeders, teas,
teaspoons and infusers along with more than 100 types of beers. Gray Dolphin Boutique & Gift Shop The Gray Dolphin Boutique & Gift Shop is a mainstay in
the Swansboro shopping scene for years and the shop has a loyal
following of customers from near and far. Inside you will fine fine
clothing items, accessories, gifts and more. The
Mercantile The Mercantile is a unique place to shop. You will find
a variety of shopping items for all ages and interests. There are books
— cookbooks and bestsellers, local authors and historical sketches — as
well as unique gifts of all types and stylish resort wear and casual
clothes. Noah's Ark Noah's Ark is a wonderful shop to visit. You will find a
wide variety of items, including dishes, children's items, books,
nautical items and Willow Tree collectibles. You also will find local
artwork, gourmet foods and holiday ornaments. Quilt Cottage If you are looking for a quilt of just about any size, a
stop by the Quilt Cottage is in order. This shop offers quilts of all
types and sizes, from twin to king. They also offer accessories such as
pillows, shams and stuffed animals. Russell's Olde Tyme Shoppe At Russell's you'll find country crafts, costume
jewelry, handcrafted clothing, pottery, furniture, baskets, silk and
dried flowers, along with kitchen and cooking items. Owner Maxine
Russell also offers a wide variety of hand-painted items — from photo
albums to glass to wooden items. Each purchase in the store is placed in
a hand-painted shopping bag, a gift in itself. The store is open daily. Through the Looking Glass When you purchase a gift at Through the
Looking Glass, you can be certain it will delight the recipient. This
store has an excellent selection of home and garden accessories,
fragrances, jewelry, tableware, candles, wines and children's gifts. The
Christmas items are extensive and include decorations, nativity scenes,
dishes and more. Look for the specialized children's clothing. Need a
bouquet of silk or fresh flowers for that special someone? Through the
Looking Glass will design an arrangement sure to reflect your feelings.
You can shop here daily, but call for winter hours.
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Down EastDown East offers only a handful of shops, but each is uncommon and well worth the trip. Because hours vary by season, we suggest you call ahead. As you drive through the Down East area, you will find numerous homes with signs out front welcoming you to stop and consider buying model boats, decoys, crafts and more.  Core Sound Waterfowl Museum Gift Shop Located at the end of Harkers Island Road beside the
Cape Lookout National Seashore Visitor Center, the Core Sound Waterfowl
Museum is something you do not want to miss. The museum gift shop is filled
with Down East gifts, most of which have waterfowl and environmental themes.
Decoys are abundant, along with wildlife art, books, cards, house flags,
windsocks, T-shirts, birdhouses, bird feeders and much more. The shop also
features decoy and local history exhibits. The gift store is open daily.
(For more information about the museum, see our
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Capt. Henry's Gift Store This is a treasure trove of Down East decoys and lots
more. Capt. Henry's features nautical items, pottery, prints, jewelry and
wonderful decorations. Shoppers will be charmed by the baskets, birdhouses
and wind chimes. Capt. Henry's is open for business Monday through Saturday
in season and is closed in the winter. Edgewater Gardens Edgewater Gardens is a full-service lawn and garden
center. This nursery grows its own plants and specializes in herbs
and plants of all kinds. This business is located Down East, but is worth
the drive. Sea Side Stop-N-Shop Sea Side Stop N Shop offers a variety of services.
Whether you need fuel for your car or boat or convenience store items, this
is a great place to stop. You'll also find a gift shop that offers unique
nautical items, baby gifts, seasonal items, candles and more. At the other
end of the building, Sea Side Galley offers pizzas, burgers, subs, seafood
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Western Carteret CountyMost communities in the western part of the county have a
convenience/gas store, a beauty salon and tanning booth, or maybe a craft
and flower shop. In addition to the selected stores we describe here, two
roadside stands deserve mention — Winberry Farm Produce, on N.C. Highway 24
in Cedar Point, and Smith's Produce in Ocean, also on N.C. Highway 24. Both
offer seasonal local vegetables, Bogue Sound watermelons and cantaloupes,
canned food items and crafts. They are usually open for business during the
growing seasons of spring, summer and early fall. Carolina Home and Garden Carolina Home and Garden offers a variety of trees,
shrubs and plants along with hardware, gardening items and lawn-care
supplies at reasonable prices. It is open daily most of the year and is
closed on Sunday in the winter. Redfearn's Nursery Redfearn's offers landscaping services and sells potted
plants, planters, garden seeds, fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.
The nursery is open daily, except in the winter when it closes on
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Antiques ShopsThe Crystal Coast is home to a number of antiques shops. We highlight a
few in this section, and we definitely recommend a day or two of antiquing
throughout Carteret County. The Marketplace Antiques and
Collectibles (252) 728-2325 The Marketplace displays the wares of 16 dealers from
far and near. It's a must-stop shop for browsers and collectors, with lots
of the stuff that you used to find in your grandmother's house. Loads of
figurines, old woodworking and garden tools, ancient magazines and books,
Depression glass, china tableware, old lithographs (some framed, some not)
wooden chests and Coca-Cola memorabilia are just some of the things you'll
find here. The Marketplace is open seven days a week. Seaport Antique Market Seaport Antiques is a treat for the senses. Here
you'll find the wares of many vendors, giving you an opportunity to see more
than one collector's items at a time. You'll find furniture, books,
glassware, knickknacks, jewelry and even some household accessories. Keep
coming back. The vendors rotate the offerings in their spaces regularly.
Seaport is open daily. |
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SwansboroSwansboro Antique Center (252) 393-6003 This rambling building shows the wares of more than 25
dealers in an attractive space. You'll find kitchen collections, decoys,
hunting and fishing equipment, furniture, quilts, paintings, toys, books,
old radios and cameras, political memorabilia, clothing, tobacco products,
old medical items and original stained glass. For the inveterate collector,
this place shouldn't be missed. Shop here every day of the week except
Monday year round. |
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