The Christmas Store In North Carolina That’s Simply Magical
Christmas means a lot of things – love, religion, giving – but also shopping. Come Christmas time, you might be looking for the perfect place to not only find unique gifts, but to have a whole holiday experience. One destination on the Outer Banks has been called one of the “best Christmas stores ever” and it’s easy to see why. For almost 50 years, The Christmas Shop in Manteo has been the place to get in the Christmas spirit (year-round) while also finding perfect gifts like custom ornaments and home decor.
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Located in the Outer Banks, the Christmas shop in Manteo is THE place to go. The gallery, shop, and retro general store have been around for 47 years and are a beloved Christmas tradition.
The Christmas shop also has one of the best collection of ornaments you'll find in North Carolina. You can custom-make ornaments or choose from a wide variety. There's Johnny Cash, Elvis, superheroes, angels, nutcrackers, and traditional Christmas ornaments. If you love giving ornaments as gifts, this is the place to go to find the best.
Aside from selling and spreading Christmas cheer, there's also a wide variety of artists represented in the shop that serves as a gallery as well. You can find handmade arts and crafts as well as jewelry. Many particularly love the home decor section - it will make your home merry and bright for the holidays. Or you can shop general items like candles, clocks, vases, lamps and general nicknacks.
Don't forget to pay a visit to the retro general store - here you can satisfy your sweet tooth. There's coffee, chocolates, fudge, nuts, reproductions of old toys, gag gifts, handmade soaps...really a little bit of everything.
It's no surprise visiting this store has been a favorite Christmas tradition for many families over the past 47 years. It's a simply incredible place where the magic of the season is always alive. Aside from just buying gifts or home decor, the entire experience makes it truly unique.
I know where I will be shopping this Christmas. It seems like so much more than just a simply shopping trip, but an experience in and of itself. Have you been here before?
You’ll find The Christmas Shop at:
621 US Highway 64
Manteo, North Carolina
Emory was born and raised in North Carolina. She enjoys writing, photography, filmmaking, travel, wine and cheese. You can find more of her work on emoryrakestraw.com
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