Shops in Beaufort, NC

 

Park your car and put on your walking shoes for a pleasant day of shopping in downtown Beaufort, NC, where the shops are unique, the service is friendly, and the possibilities are endless. On Front Street interspersed among the restaurants, you will find the handiwork of local artist, Allison Brooks, at the Handscape Gallery, books galore at the Rocking Chair Book Store, and trendy natural fiber clothes at Fabricate Apparel. Keep walking on Front Street to find your way to the North Carolina Maritime Museum, where you can shop for unique mementos of the area. At the end of the day if your shopping trip was successful (or even if it wasn't), stop by the Fudge Factory to reward yourself with a slice of creamy delight. For those going out on the boat, a shopping trip to the Chandlery Ships Store at The Boathouse in Front Street Village is a must. This convenience store has everything from freshly made sandwiches to bait and tackle.

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Front Street Village Beaufort ShopsFront Street VillageThe Boathouse at Front Street Village
2400 Lennoxville Road
Beaufort, NC 28516 • map(252) 838-1524
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Chandlery Ship's Store at the Boathouse at Front Street Village is open to the public 7 days a week offering a combination of Wine Shoppe,Convenience Store, Fresh Food Market and Bait & Tackle Shop. Whether you need a cigar, or a pint of homemade chicken salad and a bag of chips,...more about Front Street Village

Handscapes Gallery Beaufort ShopsHandscapes Gallery410 Front St.
Beaufort, NC 28516 • map(252) 728-6805
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Handscapes is an Insiders' favorite and the perfect place to find stunning and unusual gifts and treasures. The gallery specializes in works by North Carolinians as well as artists and craftspeople from all over the country. Owner Alison Brooks fills the shop with pottery, jewelry, prints, paintings, glass and metal-craft items. More than 200...more about Handscapes Gallery

North Carolina Maritime Museum Beaufort ShopsNorth Carolina Maritime Museum315 Front St.
Beaufort, NC 28516 • map(252) 728-7317
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The Maritime Museum Store is where you should buy a memento of your visit to the museum. Excellent books abound: books about maritime habitats, sea creatures, North Carolina cuisine, seashore plants and much more. Look for subjects you or your kids have always wanted to know about but never got around...more about North Carolina Maritime Museum

Rocking Chair Book Store Beaufort ShopsRocking Chair Book StoreSomerset Square, 400 Front St.
Beaufort, NC 28516 • map(252) 728-2671
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The Rocking Chair has been in business for more than 30 years, offering a wide variety of books, including regional books, sailing and marine books, cookbooks, children's books, bestsellers, classics, new and used books, hard covers and paperbacks. The store proudly offers books by local and regional authors. And, yes, they really do...more about Rocking Chair Book Store

Art & Soul220 Front St.
Beaufort, NC 28516 • map(252) 504-2005

Art and Soul is filled with unique jewelry, art and gifts, and it is simply a fun and uplifting place to shop. The slogan "a handmade marketplace" is perfect. Much of the jewelry is expertly made by owner Jenny Nash-Strickrath, known as the Bead Diva, and includes bead, copper and hand-blown glass items....more about Art & Soul

Beaufort Trading CompanyPLAY VIDEOSomerset Square, 400 Front St., Unit 2
Beaufort, NC 28516 • map(252) 504-3209

Beaufort Trading Company says it "has your family covered," and that is true. Popular with tourists and locals alike, Beaufort Trading Company has quite a following of regular customers. You'll find quality Beaufort T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and caps for everyone from infants to adults. Kevin and Doris Carlin offer Life is...more about Beaufort Trading Company

Bell's Drug Store331 Front St. (corner of Turner St.)
Beaufort, NC • map(252) 728-3810

Bell's Drug Store has been serving Beaufort and its visitors since 1918 and continues the same friendly, professional service today. Along with drugstore items, Bell's has fountain drinks, personal-care items, gifts, cards and a nice collection of glass collectibles. Bell's is open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM....more about Bell's Drug Store

Calypso Cottage324 Orange St.
Beaufort, NC 28516 • map(252) 728-4299

Calypso Cottage, open daily year round, is a Luxury Coastal Lifestyle store offering a well edited selection of items in all price ranges. From stylish and affordable gift items to Matouk, John Robshaw and Pinecone Hill bedding, Juliska china, coastal furniture,decorative home accents, lamps, mirrors, artwork, jewelry, fragrances, bath essentials, resort...more about Calypso Cottage

Coastal Community Market606 Broad St.
Beaufort, NC • map(252) 728-2844

Coastal Community Market offers organic foods and natural products as well as gourmet, Asian and Indian foods. The store offers products for people with food allergies and has wheat-free or sugar-free items for special dietary needs. You'll find bulk food items, all types of cheeses, farm-fresh eggs, locally made breads and granola, natural...more about Coastal Community Market

Fabricate Apparel431 Front St.
Beaufort, NC • map(252) 728-7950

Fabricate specializes in clothes of cool, comfortable natural fibers. It's known for its trendy, expressive clothes for women such as Color Me Cotton, Flax, Habitat, and Chalet. You'll find jewelry, bags, hats, scarves and shoes from Naot. Fabricate is open 11 AM to 5 PM (winter), 10 AM to 6 PM...more about Fabricate Apparel

Fishtowne Seafood Center100 Wellons Dr.
Beaufort, NC 28516 • map(252) 728-6644

Fishtowne Seafood Center is a locally owned seafood business. Since its inception in 2004, Fishtowne has focused on buying local seafood harvested by local fishermen. Bill Rice, owner and operator, travels from one end of the county to the other, several times per week, to stock the market with the highest quality, freshest products...more about Fishtowne Seafood Center

The Fudge FactorySomerset Square, 400 Front St.
Beaufort, NC • map(252) 728-6202
(800) 551-8066

You guessed it: This store makes fudge — creamy, sinful fudge in many flavors from natural ingredients on marble-top tables right before your eyes. You can buy it by the slice or the pound, to eat or ship anywhere. The Fudge Factory is open daily....more about The Fudge Factory

Gaskill's Hardware and HuntingU.S. Hwy. 70 and Lennoxville Rd.
900 Live Oak St.
Beaufort, NC • map(252) 728-3757

Gaskill's Hardware and Hunting is the store that has just about everything you'll need for your home and garden, for your animals and your hunting. You'll find chainsaws alongside feed, seeds and plants. Whether you need a simple nut and bolt, a new garden hose, a decorative pot or a screen...more about Gaskill's Hardware and Hunting

The General Store515 Front St.
Beaufort, NC • map(252) 728-7707

The General Store, family owned and operated since 1979, is a favorite with locals and visitors alike for its great ice cream and wonderful souvenirs. From hats, T-shirts and shells to saltwater taffy, fudge made on-site, and jewelry, this store has something for everyone. Kids like this place because their spending...more about The General Store

Harbor Specialties437 Front Street
Beaufort, NC • map(252) 838-0059
(877) 369-4999

Harbor Specialties offers a variety of "nautical but nice" items, including Tilley hats and ship's models. This shop features Vera Bradley handbags and offers custom embroidery. You'll also find insulated glassware, clocks and barometers. They also have a large selection of boat bags. For a unique shopping experience, stop by this shop...more about Harbor Specialties

Ibis431 Front St.
Beaufort, NC • map(252) 728-7950

Next to Fabricate, Ibis features upscale women's clothing such as Eileen Fisher, Citron and Tianello. A large selection of scarves and jewelry flatter every outfit. You will also find hats, bags and shoes by Naot, Scala & Yellow Box and San Diego Hats. The store is open every day year round....more about Ibis

Island Traders421 Front St.
Beaufort, NC • map(252) 504-3000

Island Traders is a name-brand and catalog clothing store carrying ladies', men's and juniors' items. You'll also find name-brand footwear such as Patagonia, Marmot, Exofficio, Toms and Vibram Five Finger Footwear. Island Traders also carries Merrell, Keen, Reef, Bimini Bay, Sanuk, Chaco, Tervis Tumbler, Old Guys Rule and more. The store...more about Island Traders

The Marketplace Antiques and Collectibles131 Turner St.
Beaufort, NC 28516 • map(252) 728-2325

The Marketplace and its companion store across the street, The Marketplace II, display the wares of more than 55 dealers from far and near. It's a must-stop shop for browsers and collectors, with a variety of antiques and collectibles that will keep shopping enthusiasts coming back for more. The Marketplace is open seven days a...more about The Marketplace Antiques and Collectibles

The Old Beaufort ShopBeaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner St.
Beaufort, NC • map(252) 728-5225
(800) 575-7483

Located on the Beaufort Historic Site, this store helps finance the educational and restoration programs of the Beaufort Historical Association. Many of the items for sale cannot be found elsewhere because they are made by volunteers. Insiders shop here for local artwork, handmade dolls and books on local history. In summer the...more about The Old Beaufort Shop

Scott Taylor Photography214 Pollock St.
Beaufort, NC 28516 • map(252) 728-0900

At Scott Taylor Photography’s Gallery and Studio you are sure to find that unique image of the coast for your home. Scott is well known for his coastal scenic images, exclusive bridal, wedding and family photography. Let Scott create a family portrait that will be treasured for a lifetime. Scott's new...more about Scott Taylor Photography

Scuttlebutt432 Front St.
Beaufort, NC • map(252) 728-7765

Scuttlebutt specializes in "nautical books and bounty." You'll find an outstanding, high-quality selection of books, clocks, music, games, toys, models and galley ware, along with casual clothing and hats. This is a great store to explore — check out the maps and charts — and it is an Insiders' favorite for unique...more about Scuttlebutt

Seagrass Whimsical Gifts519 Front St.
Beaufort, NC • map(252) 728-2775

Insiders love Seagrass Whimsical Gifts for its selection of eclectic, sassy and all around unique gifts. The store is filled with items that can please those in the "hard to shop for" category. Seagrass carries conversation pieces and collectibles of all kinds, including Life is Crap T-shirts, Laugh Out Loud tin signs,...more about Seagrass Whimsical Gifts

Stamper's Jewelers435 Front St.
Beaufort, NC • map(252) 728-4967

Stamper's Jewelers, which celebrates its 57th year in business, has a full line of jewelry and excellent engraving and repair services. It's a great shop for brides and grooms. You can find diamond bridal jewelry and gifts for the attendants. Stamper's offers popular sterling silver jewelry and name-brand watches. The skilled...more about Stamper's Jewelers

 
 
 
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