Shops

From antiques and fudge to camping equipment and surf boards, Hampstead, NC, offers a variety of quality shops.  Primarily home grown store, with a home grown feel, providing the customer service shoppers desire most when looking for their choice product. For more shopping options see the Wilmington, and Topsail Island Shopping sites.

Sometimes it's difficult to know exactly where Hampstead begins and ends, but most folks agree that the center of town is where U.S. HWY 17 and 210 meet, at the Food Lion. Once a crossroads marked only by a small cottage with a yard full of Venus Flytrap plants for sale, this intersection is now the commercial hub of Hampstead. The area's explosive growth in the 1990's brought several new shopping venues to Hampstead. Many new commercial centers have sprouted up along U.S. 17 bringing new restaurants and shops to the area. Shoppers will find antiques, gifts, jewelry and surf and skate gear.

DDT Outlet is a family owned and operated business that serves as the area's premier store for the coastal lifestyle. They specialize in coastal fabrics, nautical décor and companies that reflect our way of living. With companies like Capris, Palmsprings Rattan, Carlton, Flexsteel and Tickle, you can be confident that you...read more

Eastern Outfitters is filled with hunting, fishing, boating and outdoor gear. They carry a large selection of handguns, shotguns, rifles and gun safes. The archery shop stocks top names such as Hoyt, Bowtech and Parker, and there is a cooking and camping department as well. Avid anglers will love the walls...read more

Hampstead dog lovers are howling about the new shop, Trulie Dogs. This boutique and specialty shop carries custom made outfits, leashes and collars, and hand-knit sweaters for your fashionable fur-baby. The shop also carries tons of dog toys, treats and gourmet cookies, dog strollers, shampoos and even doggy cologne. Trulie Dogs...read more

DoubleWide Surf & Skate Shop has some of the coolest skateboard and surf gear around town. Skaters have lots of complete skateboards and decks to choose from, and surfers have their pick of long and short boards, skimboards and body boards. The shop also has an impressive selection of hot, brand-name...read more

If you love having beautiful floral arrangements in your home, this is the place to shop. In addition to fresh flowers, the shop also carries a selection of houseplants, quality candles and a variety of plush animals. A full-service florist, The Flower Basket staff can help with wedding bouquets, special orders...read more

An ever changing, eclectic mix of cottage antiques, porch, garden and vintage goods that add comfort, character, and joy to any home. This shop also offers "one of a kind" jewelry collections and original handmade gifts. The Hooked Fish is located in an adorable historic cottage with a charming atmosphere loaded...read more

Located on Highway 17 in the heart of Hampstead, My Front Porch is an eclectic shop packed with gifts for all occasions. Be it birthday, baby, wedding, something for the garden, or pet, visit My Front Porch. Open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM year round.