Ocracoke Shopping: Gifts | Outer Banks, NC

Wandering around the village shops is a favorite Ocracoke Island pastime. We can’t think of a single Ocracoke Island shop where you couldn’t find a special gift or souvenir for yourself or someone else. The Ocracoke Island shops are filled with delightful gifts of all sorts.

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Village Craftsmen

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170 Howard Street #248, Ocracoke

(252) 928-5541

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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, lamps, bells, jewelry in a variety of price ranges,...read more

Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at...read more

Island Artworks

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If you're looking for gorgeous, one-of-a-kind gifts for yourself or loved ones, Island Artworks is the place to visit. Owner and metalsmith Kathleen O'Neal sells her stunning hand-crafted jewelry along with blown glass, paintings, pastels, baskets and other unique gifts. Island Artworks is proud to feature the works of many island artists.

Island Ragpicker

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In an adorable cottage on Irvin Garrish Highway, Island Ragpicker is an Ocracoke shopping tradition selling unique home accessories, art and fine crafts, locally carved decoys, bath and body products, enlightening books, a wide selection of greeting cards and other goods for soulful living. They carry pottery, chimes and bells, toys and a nice selection of items made in America. There are lots of high-quality t-shirts...read more

In an adorable cottage on Irvin Garrish Highway, Island Ragpicker is an Ocracoke shopping tradition...read more

Kitty Hawk Kites

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With stores all along the Outer Banks, Kitty Hawk Kites is an OBX tradition for families and adventure seekers. The Kitty Hawk Kites in Ocracoke is a family-friendly destination for kids and those who are still kids at heart. Check out their impressive offerings of kites, beach games, toys, Outer Banks apparel, wind art and more. In addition to some of the best toys and...read more

Kitty Mitchell Studio

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If stepping into the studio of a longtime local artist sounds fun, you must visit Kitty Mitchell Studio. Ocracoke School's art teacher for 30 years and a mover and shaker on the island, Mitchell has her studio open to the public. You can stop in and meet the artist and see her at work and also shop for wonderful artistic treasures in her gallery. Mitchell's...read more

Little Rituals

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Little Rituals offers locally produced healthful products like teas, herbs, candles, soaps, bath bombs and beauty products in addition to crystals, blankets, singing bowls, chimes, journals, jewelry, women's clothing, flowers (in season) and much more. Owner Brooke German has a wealth of knowledge and experience in practices that can enhance your body, mind and spirit, and she's happy to share what she knows with her...read more

Ocracoke Garden Center

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Ocracoke Garden Center, located behind Ocracoke Variety Store, is a retail shop and garden center to accommodate all your island gardening and landscaping needs. It sells gardening gifts along with annuals, perennials, bushes, shrubs, bagged soils, fertilizer and basic gardening needs. read more

Ocracoke Island Woodworks

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Ocracoke Island Woodworks' furniture is handcrafted on the island from white cedar. Classic chairs, rockers and tables are available, with Ocracoke Island Woodworks' logo burned on each piece. Furniture is available in kit form, shipped to you. read more

Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum Gift Shop

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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. While you...read more

Ocracoke Variety Store

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The Variety Store is the one-stop island shop where you'll find fresh produce, hand-cut 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, toiletries and gifts. The front foyer has a bulletin board and racks containing local announcements, news, menus, advertisements and information about island happenings. The hardware store next door offers...read more

The Variety Store is the one-stop island shop where you'll find fresh produce, hand-cut meats,...read more

Over the Moon

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This is a fun store with distinctive crafts and gifts and lots of whimsy. Over the Moon carries several lines of pottery, handbags, blown glass, recycled art, playful home accessories, greeting cards for all occasions and a good selection of jewelry.read more

Pirates Chest

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Pirates 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. You'll recognize it by the big boat of conch shells at the corner of Back Road and Irvin Garrish Highway.read more

Ragged Sailor Trading Company

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In a cute little shop directly on the harbor docks, Ragged Sailor Trading Company is a fun place to browse among nautical and coastal decor with a touch of whimsy. You'll find an eclectic assortment of goods such as windchimes, pottery, t-shirts, puzzles and games, signs and stickers, gifts and so much more. It's in Community Square alongside other shops and eateries, and