A real hidden gem in a sea of overpriced souvenir shops!…read more I recently visited Outer Banks, NC and wanted to bring home a few shirts. I checked out a number of shops in Duck and was sorely disappointed. Most shirts were $20+ and/or had really lame designs. This shop allows you to pick a shirt of any color, choose your design, and have it imprinted...all for $11! The process only takes a few minutes. The owner was also super friendly and helpful in choosing the right combinations. I can't recommend this place enough!

Lady working was super nice, good prices on custom t shirts. There were many designs to choose…read morefrom. Also there were pre made t shirts that were only 4.99.

This is a great area to stop and shop while you're in the OBX. There's a nice variety of shops and…read moreplenty of free parking. The shops are connected by boardwalks in the shade of the trees. Easy to recommend if you're in the area for a visit.

From the owner: On a shaded bench under the sprawling live oaks in the Outer Banks' Scarborough Faire Shopping…read moreVillage, you'll feel transported to a time before cookie-cutter mini-malls. In our open-air market located in Duck, North Carolina, you'll find yourself in the perfect place to enjoy a summertime ice cream cone, get lost in the pages of a bestseller, or browse our unique shops for hidden treasure. Here at Scarborough Faire, amidst the natural setting, the artisans, and the families shopping, the atmosphere experienced is decidedly more like that of a park than a shopping center. But make no mistake - Scarborough Faire is more than just a browser's delight, it's a true shopper's paradise. From tasteful home décor to tailored Tommy Bahama shirts or women's plus-sized fashions, fantastic finds abound. From everyday kitchen and bath supplies to fine crystal, sculpture and artwork of every description, toys for girls and boys of all ages - treasures by any measure await your discovery. You'll find scrumptious old-fashioned candy treats, fudge, ice cream, snacks, and delicious Eastern Carolina barbeque, not to mention knock-your-socks-off, award-winning yet unpretentious wining and dining tucked into our garden enclave.

Bottom Line: A nice little shopping center in Duck offering a variety of stores and eateries…read more All of the shopping centers in Duck run together in my head - The Waterfront Shops, Scarborough Faire, Scarborough Lane Shoppes and various others. Scarborough Lane Shoppes is on the east side of Hwy 12 and features undercover parking, meandering boardwalks and a variety of shops and eateries for the whole family. In this shopping center I enjoyed the Flip Flop Shops, The Christmas Mouse, Tar Heel Trading and Toyriffic. I was running out of steam a bit but I would have also liked to check out the Spice and Tea Exchange and Ella's Olive. Also, the scent wafting out of the Fudgery was tempting but I resisted! The shopping center is nicely maintained and there is undercover parking which is great for those bright and sunny days. Also, this shopping center is conveniently within walking distance of several others. Overall, this was a very nice stop.

This is a cool place to kill some time and do some shopping. Plenty of stores to go in for all…read moreages. It's a cool "buidling" like a treehouse, really. And parking under heath keeps your car cool and away from the sun. I like the toy store, Christmas mouse and mystic jewel !

I used to vacation in Duck with my family as a kid, but hadn't been here in over 20 years. The…read moreminute I saw the Gray's sign, it brought back instant memories of going to pick out our t-shirt souvenirs growing up. I went in to get my son his first Duck shirt, and upon finding the perfect one, I saw his size was out of stock. The friendly staff called around to find it, and helped locate one for me! You can't stop by Duck without a visit to Gray's.

Great service. Great people. The ladies remembered my family and I each of the 4 times we went in…read morethe store. They even remembered clothing my wife was looking at buying. They did a great job of being nice to my kids who were touching everything. really love this store and will be back!!!

Check this jewelry store out! Great looking jewelry, personally designed by the owner, and very…read moreaffordable! Loved this place! I got mother of pearl initialed charms on a chain for each daughter-in-law. I think they are going to love them!

My mom, sister, and I shop here every year when we come down for our family vacation. We are…read moreusually in OBX around Thanksgiving which is when they have their annual sale :) We love that it's a family business! They started in PA 30 years ago and ended up falling in love with the Outer Banks and setting up shop permanently there almost 20 years ago now. We love chatting with Cortney while we try things on. The new location is large and they did beautiful renovations themselves. They have more than just jewelry with a selection of home decor, crystals, stones, etc. It's always a must stop for us whenever we're in town, we never leave empty handed!

Great shop! We had some time to kill before our ridiculously late 4:00 pm check in time at our…read morerental and decided to do a little shopping. The lady who was basically running the place herself (should have gotten her name) took time to help us search for the exact shirt we were looking to buy. This store is dog friendly (and some aren't and let you know it with a snooty "enjoy your pets, drinks, and food sign" out front) and has treats for our fur buddies! This sweet lady squatted down, gave our little Sheltie girl a treat, and received a kiss on the nose! Our little Sheltie girl knows the good people! We felt completely comfortable in this store and will be back. It's sorta weird. Some places in this beautiful shopping center on the water with an extensive boardwalk that connects many shops, are completely dog friendly, and there are other stores that won't let your fur baby past the front door. I'm pretty sure we would have spent significant $$ if we could have come in, but it's your loss! I'll give my money to the shops who don't exclude everyone with a dog. Have some balls non-dog loving stores and ask those with untrained dogs to leave your store. Let the well mannered dogs inside. Kudos to Life is Good!

The woman working there was so rude. Rap music cranking on the speakers and this lady has zero…read morepeople skills. She actually told another customer to stop looking at shirts because she was unfolding them! Seriously?! What is your job?? The grand strand hires immigrants and Duck has seemed to get the worst of the lot. Such a shame considering how much money is flowing through there peak season.

Come here because it's one of the few shops on the Duck strip…read more Stay because you're laughing at all the variations of Brandon/Brandan/Brendan/Brayden picture frames they sell. Upstairs has kids stuff, but no real baby stuff.

This location is on the small size. What is particularly awkward about this location is that it…read morelooked like it was somebody's house prior to switching over to a storefront. Like I said in my prior (poor grammar) review there is no distinction between sections and everything still looks like it is thrown in here. Another disturbing thing about this place is that the merchandise doesn't end downstairs. If you have the strength to climb the stairs and can stand a little more heat you can venture upstairs to examine more merchandise that is literally crammed into every corner of this place. The upstairs is technically two sections. One side is like is kids section and the other is like a women's clothing section. Really not worth the trip up there if you are neither.

Fun little toy store located on the Boardwalk. This store wraps around the ice cream stand that…read morealways seems to have a line outside. Inside the store is filled to the brim with tons of toys. Most prominent are items that you could use on the beach and stuffed animals of the marine variety. Other toys can be found within as well, you know, those toys that are basic at any other store you can stop at. Only downside here is the price markup for said toys. While some of these toys may be harder to come across while at a department store, there is no need for the price hike just because this is a toy store. Customer service seems to have improved from prior reviews. Smiles all around while we were in here.

This is our go-to toy store in the Outer Banks! I was hesitant to stop in during the height of the…read morepandemic but I was so happy to see that they cared about their employees and customers with their mask policy!! Its a big part of the reason we keep going back during each visit. I was disappointed too see that selfish people left negative reviews because of it. The employees are really courteous and helpful. There is such a great selection of toys for all ages and so many quality books to pick from too. My kids love the 'gems' and fill the tube animals. Some of our favorite toys came from here.

Cute toy store. My daughter likes to stop here every time we are in town. This time she got…read moreShopkins. She was happy with it.

Bottom Line: Interesting and quality toy shop in the Scarborough Lane Shoppes…read more I really enjoy looking in independent toy shops because they always have interesting and quality toys that are not run of the mill. In the case of Toyriffic, I was immediately drawn in thanks to the G scale train weaving in and out of the store. Inside the store I particularly liked looking at the stuffed animals, Ravensburger puzzles and interesting games.

It's well, Christmas, but on a scale I have not seen before. More ornaments than you can imagine…read morewith snow globes, tree toppers and other decorations (primarily indoor) for the season. A small portion for Halloween tree and decorations as well. Definitely finds here if you're looking for the additional something that matches your Christmas style. A lot of fun!

Bottom Line:  A huge variety of Christmas ornaments arranged by theme but very few local or unique…read moreornaments. Wow - the Christmas Mouse, located in the Scarborough Lane Shoppes, is a huge store full of Christmas ornaments and other holiday décor. There is something about a forest of heavily decorated fake trees that I find truly mesmerizing. They even had an entire tree dedicated to the unicorn theme and I really regret not getting a photo of it. The huge selection of ornaments is mostly organized by theme, with some exceptions like the Olde World Christmas ornaments which I recall being all together. A lot of the ornaments are from familiar brands and I wish they had more that was locally made in the Outer Banks. Overall, it was fun wondering around this large store but I didn't add anything to my collection on this visit. However, I will plan to visit the newly built Christmas Mouse location in Nags Head this summer. Nearly two years after their store sadly burned down they have reopened in a lovely looking building.