Ocracoke Shopping: Kids

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 for men, women and children as well as clothing, accessories and jewelry for women.

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 tools, hardware and electrical, home, garden and automotive supplies. They're open seven days a week in season.