Hopefully your Ocracoke Island vacation includes a wealth of downtime for reading a good book or perusing a few magazines. Look to these Ocracoke shopping destinations to find books, guidebooks, periodicals and CDs. Ask about the works of local authors and musicians.
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170 Howard Street, Ocracoke
Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at the end of live-oak covered, historic Howard Street, about a block from the harbor. This gallery, run by island natives since 1970, features exquisite traditional and contemporary American-made crafts. You'll find pottery, blown glass, stained glass, wooden kitchen items, musical instruments, jewelry in a variety of price ranges, hand-carved birds, CDs featuring local musicians, books and much more. While you are there, you can also sign up for one of their Ocracoke Ghost and History Walks.
Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at the end of live-oak covered, historic Howard Street, about a block from the harbor. This gallery, run by island natives since 1970, features exquisite traditional and contemporary American-made crafts. You'll find pottery, blown glass, stained glass, wooden kitchen items, musical instruments, jewelry in a variety of price ranges, hand-carved birds,... read more
Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at... read more
Ocracoke Books & Other Media
170 Howard Street, Ocracoke
Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at the end of live-oak covered, historic Howard Street, about a block from the harbor. This gallery, run by island natives since 1970, features exquisite traditional and contemporary American-made crafts. You'll find pottery, blown glass, stained glass, wooden kitchen items, musical instruments, jewelry in a variety of price ranges, hand-carved birds, CDs featuring local musicians, books and much more. While you are there, you can also sign up for one of their Ocracoke Ghost and History Walks.
Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at the end of live-oak covered, historic Howard Street, about a block from the harbor. This gallery, run by island natives since 1970, features exquisite traditional and contemporary American-made crafts. You'll find pottery, blown glass, stained glass, wooden kitchen items, musical instruments, jewelry in a variety of price ranges, hand-carved birds,... read more
Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at... read more
Ocracoke Books & Other Media
These two shops share space in an historic home on School House Road. Deepwater Pottery sells incredible ceramic pieces, but it's also a gift shop with candles, soaps and body products, home and garden accessories and whimsical items you won't see anywhere else. Books to Be Red is small as bookstores go, but the well-chosen selection of titles makes it a literary powerhouse. Local interest,... read more
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Island Ragpicker is an Ocracoke shopping tradition selling unique home accessories, art and fine crafts, bath and body products, enlightening books, a wide selection of greeting cards, local music on CD and other goods for soulful living. It carries pottery, chimes and toys and a nice selection of items made in America. There are lots of t-shirts for men, women and children as well as some... read more
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The majority of land on Ocracoke is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and is publicly owned and administered by the National Park Service. The NPS Visitor Center, located at the southernmost end of N.C. Highway 12 near the Cedar Island and Swan Quarter ferry docks, is a clearinghouse for all types of island and national seashore information. You’ll find an information desk, helpful... read more
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Inside the Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS) Museum, this gift shop helps fund the society’s ongoing projects. OPS stocks items relating to the island's natural and cultural history, including a wide selection of books and music, much of it by talented local and regional authors and musicians. The gift shop also has a section just for kids, some fun souvenirs and locally made crafts and vintage... read more
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The Variety Store is the one-stop island shop where you'll find produce, meats, beer and wine and almost all of your grocery needs. It's also the place for t-shirts, beach supplies, ice, household items, over-the-counter medicines and gifts. The front foyer has a bulletin board and racks containing local announcements, news, menus, advertisements and information about island happenings.
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Pirate's Chest is a treasure trove of souvenirs and merchandise for all ages. There is an astounding variety of clothing, books, collectibles, shells, jewelry, toys, home decor and inexpensive trinkets for the kids. Look for the big boat of conch shells at the corner of Back Road and Irvin Garrish Highway.
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Enjoy learning about Blackbeard the pirate at this pirate-themed shop and exhibit. You'll find all the pirate-related things you can think of including flags, jewelry, t-shirts, maps, books, costumes, toys, souvenirs and more. There's also an exhibit that’s educational for swashbucklers young and old.
Ocracoke Books & Other Media
Village Thrift Store is much more than just a business; it's also a joint venture with Ocracoke Youth Center. Visit the new location across from the Community Square with more room and more racks to browse. All sales are donated to the nonprofit Ocracoke Youth Center to fund various projects in the village. Items change daily and range from useful, artsy small items to furniture,... read more
