The Andrus Gallery and Studio
- The Waterfront Shops
- Manteo
- (252) 305-5411
The Steve Andrus Gallery is the gallery and workspace watercolor painter Steve Andrus. The gallery sells only Andrus’ work, and you will find the artist at work here as well. Andrus’ craftsmanship is stunning; he has a flair for capturing light and reflection. Much of his subject matter is nautical, focusing on beautiful sailing vessels on a stormy sea or docked in a peaceful harbor. His first-hand wilderness experiences in Taos, New Mexico, also bring some decidedly Western subjects to the gallery as well. Stop by to talk to Andrus and view his artwork.
The Coffeehouse on Roanoke Island
- 106-A Sir Walter Raleigh Street
- Manteo
- (252) 475-1295
When you’re out shopping in downtown Manteo, you’ll definitely want to make a stop at this neighborhood coffeehouse for expertly prepared coffee and espresso drinks, tea, smoothies and fabulous baked goods. But The Coffeehouse is also a shopping destination, selling items like gourmet coffee beans, loose tea, regional honey, candy, T-shirts and handmade mugs and tea pots.
The Outdoors Outfitters
- 210 Budleigh Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-1356
The Outdoors Outfitters store sells kayaks and related kayak gear and scuba gear. Their main occupation is offering lessons and tours for kayaking, sailing and scuba diving. See our listings for Nags Head Diving and The Outdoors Outfitters in the Recreation section.
The Sailor’s Bed
- Across from the NC Maritime Museum on the waterfront
- Manteo
- (252) 216-7765
Looking for some true island craft? Then check out the hammocks and swings that are hand-crafted at this neat outdoor stand. Snow Skakle uses stainless steel hardware, Brazilian hard woods and poly rope to create products that hold up in the salt life (i.e. this beach environment). She weaves them on-site from April through October. She also makes cool cat collars, dog leashes and bracelets.
The Stock-Aide General Store
- Phoenix Shops, 107-F Budleigh Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-4033
The Stock-Aide brings a much-needed convenience store to the Manteo waterfront, but with all the charm the historic district deserves. This is an old-fashioned, family-run store that sells candy, drinks, ice cream, beer and wine, ice, cigars and cigarettes, medicines and limited groceries like eggs, bread, milk and other items. The Stock-Aide also sells gift items, like classic toys and Burt’s Bees products, among other things. An ATM and movie rentals are also offered.
Times Printing Company and Burnside Books
- 610 N. U.S. Highway 64
- Manteo
- (252) 473-1112
Times Printing Company sells a variety of office supplies from paper and pens to filing cabinets and fax machines. An expanded selection of art supplies is available. Burnside Books sells new and used books of all sorts with special sections on local topics and for children. They also sell greeting card and gift items, both at the office supply store and at Burnside Books.
U.S. Post Office
- Chesley Mall, U.S. Highway 64
- Manteo
- (252) 473-2534
The post office, located in the strip center known as Chesley Mall (look for the Subway and Food-A-Rama) is the most convenient place to ship packages in Manteo. The window is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during weekdays and from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, and they have packaging materials there for sale if you need them.
United Parcel Service
- 211 Etheridge Road, directly off U.S. Highway 64
- Manteo
- (252) 473-3080
This UPS location, though a bit away from the main area of Manteo, offers the services you expect from any UPS location, but with the friendliest, most helpful employees you can find. Call for their hours of business. To get to them, head north on U.S. Highway 64 (toward Fort Raleigh and the Lost Colony) and look for Etheridge Road on your left. Drive all the way to the end of Etheridge Road and it’s on the right. They don’t open until early afternoon (time varies), but they stay open until 6:30 p.m.
Wanchese Pottery
- 107 Fernando Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-2099
In the red-roofed building across from the Maritime Museum, Wanchese Pottery features the handcrafted pottery of local potters Bonnie and Bob Morrill. Their work is beautiful as well as functional. Well-crafted bowls, pitchers, coffee mugs, dinnerware, oil lamps, bird feeders and more are stacked on the shelves in this quaint shop and studio.
Washed Ashore
- Phoenix Shops, 107-D Budleigh Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-1360
Washed Ashore is an art gallery featuring local artists and artisans, including the work of resident artist Katherine Hamill. Hamill paints oil and acrylic landscapes, seascapes, still life and portraits; ask about commissions for pets and homes. In the gallery you’ll find dolls, hats, cards, paintings, sea glass sculpture and art made from recycled materials.
