1. Austin Building
City: Corolla, NC
Category: Shopping
Address: NC 12
Description: Winks of Corolla is the anchor of this shopping center near Historic Corolla Village. Winks has been around since before NC 12 was opened to the public. Winks sells gas, sundries, groceries, snacks, drinks, toiletries, and any other convenience items you’ll need. Recently, Winks added a gift area and a tackle section to its variety of offerings. Next door is the Corolla Post Office, Corolla Pizza, and an ice-cream store.
2. Lighthouse Garden
City: Corolla, NC
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (252) 453-0171
Address: Corolla Village and Schoolhouse Roads
Description: Lighthouse Garden is located in the former Helen Parker House (ca. 1920). The home has been restored to its original charm. The Lighthouse Garden brings the spirit of outdoor living with decor for porches, gardens, and homes. Silk flowers and topiaries, concrete statuary, botanical prints, locally crafted iron works, birdbaths, mosaic furniture, and candles are among the great finds. Many items are one of a kind, so insiders return often.
3. Old Corolla Trading Company
City: Corolla, NC
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (252) 453-9942
Address: Corolla Village Road
Description: Just north of Lighthouse Garden, this store occupies a new cedar-sided building inspired by local historic architecture. The shop has a nautical theme, with antiques, prints, pillows, lanterns, telescopes, and more. It’s not just nautical: It sells frames, weather vanes, vintage posters, gifts, and Bauer International furniture, featuring refined leather, mahogany, and wicker items.
4. Spry Creek Dry Goods
City: Corolla, NC
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (252) 453-0199
Address: Corolla Village Road
Description: Spry Creek is a fun and funky shop. One step inside and you may think you’re in Tuscany or the Mediterranean. Bright yellow walls are a perfect backdrop for the Spanish, Mexican, and Portuguese pottery and ceramics on sale. Shoppers will delight in the jewelry, artwork, and decoys produced by local artisans. Mouth-blown glassware from Mexico, pampering soaps and linen sprays, and vivid stained-glass pieces round out the eclectic offerings.
5. The Island Bookstore
City: Corolla, NC
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (252) 453-2292
Address: 1130 Corolla Village Road
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Description: This shop is built on the site of Callie Parker’s old general store. John Wilson IV (who has designed many of Manteo’s historical reproductions) designed this new building, reminiscent of a mercantile in the 1930s. Bill and Ursula, the owners of Island Bookstore, bring more than 35 years of bookselling experience to Corolla. Best sellers are discounted, and books are available on just about any subject matter imaginable. Southern and regional books are well represented in this atmospheric bookshop.
6. A Greener Shade Of You
City: Corolla, NC
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (252) 453-6644
Address: 1130 Corolla Village Rd.
Description: Located just behind Island Bookstore, A Greener Shade of You brings eco-friendly style to shoppers with a conscience. Designer fashions made from organic cotton, bamboo, hemp, and more will brighten your wardrobe. Organic accessories and bath and skin products round out the offerings.
7. Lorenz Fine Photography
City: Corolla, NC
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (800) 646-5812
Address: Corolla Village Road
Description: Master photographer Bruce Lorenz creates unique and exquisite portraits. With over 30 years of experience, Lorenz will attend an event or come to your home to photograph you, your family, your pet, or whatever you prefer. Call to arrange an appointment. Many examples of this talented photographer’s work can be viewed on the website.
City: Corolla, NC
Category: Shopping
Address: NC 12
9. Farmer’S Daughter
City: Corolla, NC
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (252) 453-9116
Address: NC 12
Description: In the same building as Stan White Real Estate, the Farmer’s Daughter adds country charm to your home. Choose from home accessories, crafts, decoys, collectibles (such as Department 56, Boyds Bears, and Byers’ Choice babies), and gift items such as T-shirts, lighthouses, statues, and Christmas decorations. Local artisans’ work is for sale, as is the world’s first and only supply of saltwater fudge. This location is open year-round.
City: Corolla, NC
Category: Shopping
Address: NC 12
City: Corolla, NC
Category: Shopping
Address: 785 Sunset Blvd., NC 12