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Mac Intosh Book Shop

Macintosh Book shop is a really unique bookstore. Lots of local books and printed materials available and several copies of signed books written by local authors. Very knowledgable and friendly staff. A great place to get out of the hot sun and wile away an hour or so poking around in this unique place.

She Sells Sea Shells

Great selection of local and exotic shells. Also carries unique sweatshirts, T shirts and hats. Lots of different merchandise for shell crafting and idea books. Friendly staff and competitive prices. Check this store out, you won't be disappointed.

T'Shirt Hut

Found exactly what I was looking for after looking at way too many other places. Great selection and VERY friendly service!!! Very competitive prices and good quality of merchandise.

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

I made my first visit to this museum. I was so impressed! I couldn't believe that it was free. We feel so fortunate to live inthis area and have such wonderful museums available like this. Check out the naturalist lab. A great opportunity for hands on learning. Great fun and educational for all members of the family!

Cedar Creek Gallery & Pottery

Cedar Creek Gallery is a wonderful, unique place to visit. There is a working kiln and glass blowing shop. the grounds are beautiful. Parking is sufficient and the selection is expansive. Many different crafts are represented here, there is something for everyone! Could spend hours here. Definitely check out the teapot show that visits the gallery every summer!

Forbes Candy & Gift Shop

The fudge here is phenomenal! It is so incredible creamy and there is a wonderful selection of unique flavors. found a few souveniers that are not run of the mill but the selection is small. Worth the trip fro teh fudge, for sure!

PROS: Best fudge at the beach!
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Christmas Mouse

It's Christmas all year round at The Christmas Mouse. Great themed trees and all the trimmings for Christmas. The store is divided into sections and there is a very large selection. Love the beach themed ornaments.

Food Lion

A pretty standard grocery store. It has the basics but nothing extra fancy or gourmet. Stock seems to be low often and the selection is not large but the basics are available at competitive prices.

Sheetz

Sheetz is the greatest place ever!! Their gas prices are always some of the cheapest around and their MTOs are so incredibly fresh and delicious! We stop often to fill up our car and pick up a cheap, healthy meal.

NC Museum of Art

I am from a large northern city with a number of museums and have been to many art museums in many cities all over the world. I continue to be impressed with the NC Museum of Art. I love to wander through it. The staff is always friendly and glad to see you, answer questions, and share their knowledge and love of art. I recently attended the Matisse, Picasso and the School of Paris exhibit, and the Rodin exhibit a few years ago. Both were world class. It is quite a privledge to be able to see these pieces in Raleigh, NC. I lok forward to attending the next exhibit. Also... check out the movies and music on teh lawn this summer! They are a great program!