OMG! THE BEST CHRISTMAS STORE EVER!!! This is amazing and outstanding and amazing gorgeous store…read moreand love it so much and so beautiful pretty and so many kinds of Christmas decorations and gifts ideas and plus and love it so much! I am in heaven everything is organized and so clean and plus remarkable and blown away and I am back here again and it is AWESOME! The staff are so friendly kind caring sweet and always on top of everything and they have Halloween area and seriously come here get lots of goodies for gifts and stuff and plus they have giant food and candy store to get amazing things and simples you can taste and most best part of it and fun and super fun and brings me back to Christmas and holiday memories and so much fun and great ideas! You all rock and make this place magical fun and gorgeous! Happy school year everyone! From Lauren

Must stop by or make a special trip here. Don't confuse this spot with the Christmas Mouse in Kitty…read moreHawk. This is a totally different place and their prices are quite nice! We got NFL Football Santa hats for the Christmas less than they are sold online. They also have a cool Halloween section. The service was great- a bunch of sweet ladies working around the entire store. It was a fun place to explore!

Staff isn't rude like other reviews imply. The saltwater taffy is good and costs around $10 a lb,…read morewhile the chocolate is more expensive.

It was alright. The taffy was kinda overpriced. They had some cute stuff but the lady at the…read morecounter was pretty nice. It was ok

A small hole-in-the-wall peanut store. It's not full of 1000 choices, or silly childish pun names…read morelike some other nut stores in the area, and it's better for that. You've got about 10 options for peanuts, and some other stuff (including some ice cream). It's really all you need. I got the french fried peanuts and they hit the spot. Service was friendly, and I saw the employees helping some people figure out what kinda ice cream they wanted, and it seemed like everybody was having a good time.

We tried to find the same place we had visited last year but we were told it was not available, We…read morewere told to make sure to visit the main shop on our way home from trip. We did and it was just what we had expected and everyone got the treats,however, they mentioned the store in Manteo was now inside the coffee shop. We wished we would have known all the information. We love Mackay's ferry fudge, cheese and fudge.

Great little market that is similar to a Whole Foods. They have all sorts of wonderful, unique,…read moreorganic, and fresh specialties. Great selection of produce with a nice variety of organic options. Beautiful fresh flowers and they were actually very reasonably priced. Nice bread and bakery. Great deli section with sliced meats & cheese to order, great selection of cheese, a variety of prepared foods (had a gent making sushi while we were there), and a nice antipasto & olive bar. Decent wine selection & smaller beer selection. Our cashier, Laura, was very kind and helpful. She switched out our cart to a larger one w/o us even asking (we bought more then the little cart would hold, lol). She had a great sense of humor too. If you are looking for a little gourmet in your OBX vacay, then here's you store!

Manager told me to lie to a customer. Brittny signed for a package that Fed ex delivered by…read moremistake. Person came in and showed me that Brittny signed for it the day before. I told him that Brittny was right over in floral, let me ask her. Brittny told me to tell him she wasn't there. I threw up 3 times and was a basket case after that. I quit a couple of days later. Couldn't work for someone that expected me to lie.

Welcoming gourmet olive oil shop! The employees greeted us when we walked in and discussed their…read moreproducts. They offered olive oil tastings and answered our questions. In addition to olive oil, the store is packed with local goods. Definitely a shop worth visiting if you are nearby and need a gift for yourself or someone else!

Super cute shop with all kinds of goodies! We were in a bit of a rush and just popped in looking…read morefor local honey. The owner was really helpful in explaining the honey he had for sale and the other shop nearby that might have other options. I ended up buying a jar that turned out to be absolutely delicious with a complex floral flavor.

The Aquarium on Roanoke is such a fun experience for kids! We came for a visit with a large group…read moreand the kiddos had a blast. The aquarium is a good size with lots of exhibits and a giant saltwater tank with some big fish and sharks which was super cool. We will absolutely be back again!

Made a visit the other morning. The outside trails and open area near the water was so…read morecute-probably our favorite part. The animals inside were interesting-there were some screens that were utilized instead of adding more animals, but money is needed. It felt like some opportunities were missed. I had read 2-3 hours to go though, but that is VERY VERY generous. We were done, including the onside parts, in about an hour. Even with little that want to just sit or touch everything, I don't think you could stretch it to 3 hours. Glad we went, but probably won't visit again.

I always shop here on my annual OBX vacation. There is such a vast selection and I never leave…read morewithout a bagful.

Bottom Line: Cotton linens, clothing, home decor, women's accessories and other goodies fill this…read morelocation to the gills. Funny enough my husband wanted to go to The Cotton Gin to shop for Vineyard Vines clothing. I had planned to sit the shopping trip out but next thing I know I'm checking out at Cotton Gin with a new puzzle, bracelet, Christmas ornament, candy and bag. Just when I didn't think I needed anything I managed to find a variety of things at Cotton Gin. As indicated by this anecdote, The Cotton Gin sells a variety of stuff and it's fun to wander through the various rooms of the two level store. Although I most commonly come away with beachy souvenirs it is worth noting that they have high end cotton products like towels, quilts, and such. The Cotton Gin has various locations and the Nags Head store is located at the 14 Mile Post across from the Outer Banks Mall.

Bottom Line: Shells, driftwood and beach inspired decor and jewelry…read more What I really like about Shipwreck is the scenic causeway location overlooking the sound and the very friendly employees. I also think the name is very cute. Shipwreck is an Outer Banks staple that has been in business for decades. They have tons of sea shells and driftwood. They also have jewelry, ornaments, home decor and toys all inspired by the Outer Banks. For those looking for hermit crabs, they have those too! For vacationers wanting a great beach souvenir shopping experience, Shipwreck is a good place to check out!

Sweet ladies, great artful finds. Some large coral and shells are pricey, but good and rare finds!read more

Bottom Line: A huge variety of Christmas ornaments arranged by theme but very few local or unique…read moreornaments. My husband and I enjoyed browsing the two storied Christmas Mouse. There is a ton of inventory and the ornaments are arranged by theme, as shown in some of my pictures. The ornaments are largely the mass produced type that are made in China but I did see a small selection of ornaments which I think are (somewhat) locally made. This store is a great place to shop for ornaments for my "fun" Christmas tree that I string colored lights on and display in my basement rec room. But as far as my "classy" tree with white lights and silver and gold ornaments, I didn't see anything that suited that tree. In addition to ornaments, they have Christmas cards, nutcrackers and other seasonal decor. I left with an avocado ornament that is a great homage to my time in SoCal and perfect for my "fun" tree. The Christmas Mouse is a fun place to browse and to stay cool on a hot summer day.

It's a great place to just browse through. They have so many good choices that you are bound to…read morefind something that you didn't know you needed.