If there’s one thing the town of Duck, NC, is known for, besides the beach, it’s shopping. Duck is definitely the place to go when you’re longing for a little retail recreation. We like to jokingly remark that the shopping in Duck, NC, is our own little Rodeo Drive!
Shopping in Duck, NC, is a far cry from shopping in a mall or in a superstore, where homogeneity rules. Duck boutiques and specialty shops are unique and individually owned, and each reflects the personality of its owners. The nice thing is that the shops are clustered together within a half-mile stretch, so you can park the car and walk from place to place. And the town recently constructed a beautiful, meandering soundfront boardwalk to help you move around safely while shopping in Duck, NC. A head’s up: Rainy days are the most crowded shopping days, and on summer weekends Duck, NC, is quite congested with traffic.
Note that while the official name of the main road that runs through Duck is N.C. Highway 12, locals call it Duck Road.
Shopping in Duck, NC, Includes Southern Shores
Similar to shopping in Duck, NC, Southern Shores shopping options are linked by a nice bike path, so walking is one way to check them out. The Southern Shores’ shopping scene is small but up and coming, consisting mainly of the Southern Shores Crossing Shopping Center, the Marketplace (Food Lion, CVS) and Sandy Ridge Center. These are located on the east side of U.S. Highway 158, or the Bypass, around milepost 1. Southern Shores shopping is a bit unique from that in Duck, NC, and other places, because any business situated directly across the street is in the town of Kitty Hawk, so those shops are not listed in detail here — go to the Nags Head Shopping section and narrow your search to the Kitty Hawk Shopping category. On the west side of the Bypass are a Home Depot, Walmart, Harris Teeter grocery store, Cato fashions and several other stores.
Southern Shores and Duck Shops by Category or Location
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Specializing in the fine art of reuse, Seagreen Gallery occupies a beloved Outer Banks landmark (the original Gray's department store, c. 1946) that has...read more
For more than 25 years Sound Feet has been the Outer Banks’ premier shoe store with comfort brands like Naot, Birkenstock, Ugg, Crocs, Vionic, Merrell, Keen...read more
Sunshine Family Pharmacy is a full-service pharmacy owned and operated by Dr. Thomas McGrady. They not only offer the standard prescription filling, over-...read more
Everybody can find a swimsuit at this store. Surfside Casuals is one of the area’s most well-known names in swimwear, beach apparel and sportswear. The...read more
Sweet T’s Coffee Beer & Wine in Duck is the perfect casual spot to hang out. As a full-service coffee shop it offers many of the coffee and espresso...read more
Tar Heel Trading Company has been bringing the work of American artists and craftsmen to the Outer Banks since 1979. With two distinctive locations in Duck...read more
The Cottage Shop will show you seaside living Outer Banks Style. This store features decorative accessories, coastal home decor and unique gifts for...read more
Celebrating five years in business in Duck, The Island Attic specializes in “Unique Decor from Islands Afar.” Every winter, wanderlust takes the owners Ryan...read more
The Mystic Jewel has a beautiful collection of eye-catching, affordable jewelry. They specialize in sterling silver and semi-precious gemstone creations and...read more
Is this a coffee shop that sells hats or a hat shop that sells coffee? Either way, The Nags Head Shop is the oldest espresso bar on the beach and brews...read more
Looking to add some flavor in your life? The Spice and Tea Exchange carries an impressive variety of gourmet salts, spices, sugars and teas that are...read more
