In all honesty, the occasional rainy day or two on the Outer Banks is often welcome, because it’s the perfect weather to dedicate the day to Nags Head shopping. It doesn’t matter if you have a specific shopping goal in mind or just want to browse the eye-catching goods, both happen in Nags Head. Lots of shops here are independently owned and operated by locals, and they burst with personality and charm. It makes each special and even after a day of popping in and out of boutiques, art galleries and antique stores, you still feel like you haven’t seen it all.
A variety of treasures await in Nags Head shops, ranging from handcrafted jewelry and surfboards to designer dresses and high-end home furnishings. Take home a souvenir T-shirt, seashell, lighthouse or hermit crab. Even if you don’t plan to spend your time in the Outer Banks shopping, finding yourself unprepared for anything that the day may bring is never a problem in Nags Head. You can stock up on beach towels, boogie boards and other beach supplies or make quick runs to the pharmacy for toiletries and medicines.
Nags Head Shopping
Whether you’re on the Bypass (also known as U.S. Highway 158) or the Beach Road (N.C. Highway 12), Nags Head shops practically line your trip up and down the beach. Some are clustered into shopping centers, so you can park and wander around a handful of spots. Visit the antique and re-purposed shops at Central Square or score deals on your favorite brands at Outlets Nags Head, formerly the Tanger Outlets. Specialty stores in Nags Head feature everything from Christmas wares and antique decoys to baby, boating, birding and angling essentials. You’ll discover that and emporium of goods lie within the rooms of multi-room nestled in restaurants, galleries or recreation hot spots. From fresh catch seafood at the market to oceans of swimsuit selections, Nags Head shops offer quality goods and services to enhance your daily, weekly or lifetime stay.
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