Shopping in Nags Head, NC: Books & Media

Pronounced “body,” this horizontally striped lighthouse is on the soundside at the southern end of Bodie Island in Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It re-opened from a major renovation project in April 2013, and visitors can climb to the top of the 156-foot-tall lighthouse from late April through Columbus Day in October. During the lighthouse climbing season, reservations to climb the lighthouse must be made at...read more

This thrift store benefits the Creative Choices Pregnancy Resource Center also in Nags Head. On any day you can find furniture, dishes, bed linens, jewelry, clothing, sporting goods, collectibles and books, movies, magazines and more. Come in and shop for treasures that you never expected to find in a thrift store. It's closed on Sundays. read more

Food Lion is a major chain grocery store in the Southeast. The store includes a deli, bakery, butcher and fresh produce section and all the major grocery items you will need. Many of the locations stay open 24 hours a day during summer. Most locations have a Redbox for DVD movie rentals. read more

For a thrift store that has a bit of everything, try Mission Thrift. Here you’ll find great clothing, books, furniture and other housewares as well as many more unique items. Proceeds help support a variety of local charitable organizations year round, such as the local food bank, and donations are happily accepted anytime. Pickup and delivery can be arranged for some areas, so call or...read more

The Outer Banks Mall offers one-stop shopping for a variety of goods. Foodwise, you'll find Fresh Market and Food Lion for groceries, GNC for health food and several restaurants, including Taiko Sushi, Grits Grill, New China, WooCasa Kitchen, Darrell's 2, Yellow Submarine, Island Snowball, Duck Donuts and Outback Steakhouse. If you're looking for home furnishings, this is a good place to hit several stores, including...read more