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Swansboro

Shops 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.TN 04-07-08

911 Restoration
911 Cedar Point Blvd., N.C. Hwy. 24, Swansboro
(252) 354-7911

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.TN 04-07-08

Gray Dolphin Boutique & Gift Shop
125 Front St., Swansboro
(910) 326-4444

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.TN 04-07-08

The Mercantile
131 Front St., Swansboro
(910) 326-7216

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.TN 04-07-08

Noah's Ark
201 Front St., Swansboro
(910) 326-5679

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.TN 04-07-08

Quilt Cottage
147-3 Front St., Swansboro
(910) 325-1125

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.TN 04-07-08

Russell's Olde Tyme Shoppe
116 Front St., Swansboro
(910) 326-3790

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.TN 04-07-08

Through the Looking Glass
101 Church St., Swansboro
(910) 326-3128

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. TN 04-07-08

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Down East

Down 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.TN 04-17-08

 Core Sound Waterfowl Museum Gift Shop
1785 Island Rd., Harkers Island
(252) 728-1500

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 Attractions chapter.)TN 04-17-08
 

 

Capt. Henry's Gift Store
1341 Island Rd., Harkers Island
(252) 728-7316

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.TN 04-17-08

Edgewater Gardens
U.S. Hwy. 70, Smyrna
(252) 729-1842

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.TN 04-17-08

Sea Side Stop-N-Shop
Island Rd., Harkers Island
(252) 728-5533

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 and more to eat in or take out.TN 04-17-08

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Western Carteret County

Most 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.TN 04-07-08

Carolina Home and Garden
N.C. Hwy. 24, Bogue
(252) 393-9004

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.TN 04-07-08

Redfearn's Nursery
N.C. Hwy. 24, Cedar Point
(252) 393-8243

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 Sunday.TN 04-07-08

 

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Antiques Shops

The 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.TN 03-17-08

Beaufort

The Marketplace Antiques and Collectibles
131 Turner St., Beaufort
(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.TN 03-17-08


Morehead City

Seaport Antique Market
509 Arendell St., Morehead City
(252) 726-6606

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.TN 03-17-08

 

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Swansboro

Swansboro Antique Center
448 Cedar Point Blvd., Cedar Point
(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.TN 03-17-08

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