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
Duck, NC, Shopping | Southern Shores Shopping | Duck Waterfront Shops
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The Waterfront Shops in Duck has been a destination for shopping, sightseeing, dining and relaxing for 25 years. Nestled on the Currituck Sound and...read more
Bike or walk over to get your fresh produce at this welcoming little roadside stand. You'll find it between Red Sky Cafe and the Roadside Grill on the east...read more
Tommy’s Natural Foods Market & Wine Shop is known internationally for its beef and wild American seafood. It is the...read more
Calling all kids! ToyRific is a fun shop for kids of all ages. They feature some well-known brand names like Thomas, Lego, Steiff, Gund, Melissa and Doug ...read more
Treehouse Coffee Co. is in the middle of downtown Duck at Duck's original shopping village, Scarborough Faire. They offer a...read more
This store is all about nuts – gourmet roasted nuts, chocolate-covered nuts, honey-roasted nuts and others in all flavors and varieties. Try their white...read more
This laid-back shop has a great selection of casual apparel for men and boys. They offer select brands like Southern Tide, Vineyard Vines, Tori Richard and...read more
If you love home fashions, you will adore this store! Fun, hip and eclectic, this home furnishings and gift boutique represents coastal living at its best....read more
This is the charcuterie of your dreams – beautiful works of edible art made from the highest-quality ingredients. Stop by to pick up charcuterie boxes full...read more
Wavelengths is a complete hair studio offering a wide range of services for the entire family, including hair design, a blow-out bar, family cuts, color,...read more
Nags Head's beloved Yellowhouse Art Gallery has moved to The Waterfront Shops in Duck and is now connected to its sister gallery, SeaDragon Gallery. It's...read more
At Zen&Zip you'll find the latest in athleisure wear for women. Their clothes are comfortable enough for a strenuous workout but still stylish enough to...read more
