Bella Fiore Pottery

Tucked away in the heart of Ocracoke village, Bella Fiore Pottery is a delightful find for any Ocracoke visitor and art lover who is on the hunt for something wholly unique. Specializing in handcrafted pottery but...

Down Creek Gallery

An art gallery with two- and three-dimensional fine art and crafts.

Island Artworks

A gallery & studio that specializes in jewelry and fine art & crafts. 

Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum Gift Shop

No trip to Ocracoke Island can be complete without a visit to the Preservation Society’s Museum and Gift Shop. The building that houses the Museum, along with the Society and its collections are a testimony to the...

Secret Garden Gallery

A great stop for interesting art and jewelry.

The Glass Bead & Java Junction

Coffee and creativity in one venue!

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Village Craftsmen

An eclectic art, craft and gift shop on beautiful Ocraoke Island.

Village Diva

An eclectic shop with lots of options!

Art Stores & Galleries in Other Towns

7 Best Beach & Fishing Coolers 2021

7 Best Beach & Fishing Coolers 2021

Nothing beats an ice-cold beverage while relaxing on the beach. Nothing is worse than reaching for an icy drink and finding your cans swimming. Coolers are essential for family days on the sand. A good modern cooler will keep food and drinks fresh for days. In addition to beverages, fishermen rely coolers to keep bait fresh, and hopefully the catch of the day. Walk onto any beach or pier in North or South Carolina and you’ll see a plethora of cooler models and sizes. Cooler technology has advanced rapidly in modern years. Top-end hard-sided coolers can keep ice frozen for a week. Soft coolers are easier for one person to carry onto a beach, but can still keep food cool for days. Cooler materials and price points vary wildly, so we put together this guide with our recommendations for your coastal vacation.

Kitty Hawk Kites

Kitty Hawk Kites

Looking to fly a kite on the beach or atop the spectacular dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park? Kitty Hawk Kites offers the largest selection of kites, wind art, flags, games, and toys on the Outer Banks, with experts on staff to get you flying … or playing … in no time! Always dreamed of being a mermaid? Kitty Hawk Kites carries Fin Fun Mermaid Tails and also offers Mermaid Swim Lessons too! Kitty Hawk Kites also produces more than 20 events annually, including several kite festivals on the Outer Banks.

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