Atlantic Beach is about more than just the beach. While the sandy Atlantic shores are a must-see, a day at the beach is not the only thing to do in Atlantic Beach. North Carolina is rich in history and local wildlife. There are countless local small towns with rich stories waiting to be told.
Antiquing is one of the best ways to explore this history – and even bring a piece of it back with you! That one-of-a-kind piece will be the perfect souvenir to present your loved ones with back home. Atlantic Beach has excellent shopping but does not have antiquing stores; however, nearby towns have many. Take a day trip to explore local communities and gain a deeper appreciation for North Carolina!
Morehead City
Seahorse Cove
To experience one of the largest and most unique consignment stores in the Morehead City area, look no further than The Seahorse Cove. With 70 vendors and consigners selling antique, vintage, new items, collectibles, dishes, home décor, furniture, artwork, jewelry, and more, you are almost guaranteed to find something of interest! Several local artists are even featured here, and their items are one-of-a-kind. Items are spread over a 22,000 square-foot floor space, so you will easily spend hours getting lost among Seahorse’s treasurers! New items come in daily, so you can even visit the store more than once on your trip. You never know what you will find!
Visit The Seahorse Cove at 4636 Arendell Street. Their business hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
The Trash and Treasures Antique Mall
The Trash & Treasures Antique Mall is another excellent local place to stock up on vintage items. They are conveniently located at 5458 US Highway 70, right along the main freeway on the western outskirts of Morehead City. Here, you will find shelves of knick-knacks and antiques that will appeal to collectors as well as those simply looking for a unique souvenir to bring home!
Though the building might not look impressive from the outside, as soon as you step through the doors, you will be overwhelmed by the sheer number of pieces that clutter every corner of space. There is pottery, plates, artwork, books, porcelain, glassware, china, baskets, and everything else you can imagine. Trash & Treasures has 60 vendors and 35 dealers. It proudly holds both the oldest and largest antique mall titles in Carteret County.
Visit Trash & Treasures any day of the week. Opening hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Cedar Point
The Calico Village
The Calico Village is a small community of vendors selling unique handicrafts, antiques, and much more. There are multiple small shops within the village, each with its specialty.
A Muse Me Artistic Creations is an eclectic boutique filled with handmade gifts and souvenirs made by local artisans. Think farmhouse, vintage treasures, upcycled antiques, beach, handcrafted jewelry, and repurposed furniture.
M&M Haderway is a mother-daughter crafting store started from the women’s love of taking junk and transforming it into beautiful home décor. Cindy, the mother in the partnership, turns yarn into high-quality wearable pieces for men, women, and children. Their gorgeous, handcrafted gifts and home décor are both unique and fantastic ways of turning trash into treasure!
Finally, there is Red House Antiques, which offers old, quality furniture at reasonable prices. Sometimes modern furniture is not made as well as it used to be, so this is an opportunity to search for pieces that have stood the test of time!
Visit The Calico Village at 1036 Cedar Point Boulevard. Their opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Sweet Potatoes Vintage
Next, in another part of town, Sweet Potatoes Vintage, which customers have described as “walking into a time capsule.” They offer a vast collection of rare furniture pieces and accessories for the home. These are genuinely Southern pieces that make customers feel like they have stepped into Charleston! There are plenty of treasures to be found, so stop by at 1042 Cedar Point Boulevard. Opening hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
Beaufort Antiques
Downtown Antiques
In beautiful Beaufort, you will encounter such gems as Downtown Antiques. This idyllic little store regularly visited by treasure hunters boasts art, art glass, pottery, used books, rugs, furniture, jewelry, instruments, and more! Just walking through the door, you will be overwhelmed by the range of options.
Visit 127 Middle Lane during opening hours: 12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday and 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.
Taylor’s Creek Antiques
Taylor’s Creek Antiques is another hidden gem where you can find art, antiques, and furniture of all kinds. Of particular note is the store’s bottle collection, which reviewers describe as more extensive than any stores they’ve been to before!
Visit this antique store at 708 Cedar Street. Opening hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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New Bern
Battleground Antiques
For those interested in antique militaria memorabilia, there is no better place to shop than at Battleground Antiques, Inc, one of the most established antique militaria businesses in the United States.
Since 1981, this locally owned business has bought and sold almost every Civil War antique imaginable! Here, you can find minié balls, buttons, flags, cannons, edged weapons, firearms, coins, ammunition, and battlefield relics.
While the store’s field of specialization is the American Civil War, the store owners’ expertise and collection spans from the 1500s to modern times, including the appraisal of artifacts found on Blackbeard’s pirate ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge.
Explore this outstanding store at 3910 Highway 70 East between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. If you cannot make a trip to the store, some of their items are available to purchase online!
The Antiques and Collectibles Mall
The Antiques and Collectibles Mall has serviced the New Bern community for 15 years. The store packs a wide assortment of first-rate antiques, vintage collectibles, fine glassware, jewelry, silver, Coke, Pepsi, Star Wars, and more into a 12,500 square-foot space. The business is dealer-owned and managed as an LLC/Co-op space, so all new dealers and merchandise are personally screened and approved.
Visit firsthand at 1000 Greenleaf Cemetery Road. The store is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and opens from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
Your Atlantic Beach Rental
After an exciting shopping splurge in nearby towns, you can bring your newfound treasures back to your Atlantic Beach vacation rental to show off your latest finds! Hit the beach or a bar to relax after a long day of bargain hunting.
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