The Mercantile
131 front street, +1-910-326-7216. open daily year-round. houses the silver fish book company and vilinda's, a casual clothing store.
Swansboro Antique Center
448 cedar point boulevard, +1-252-393-6003. open year-round, daily except mondays. located across the bridge in cedar point, over 25 dealers sell furniture, quilts, books, toys, decoys, stained glass and much more.
Through the Looking Glass
101 church street, +1-910-326-3128. open daily; call for winter hours. home and garden accessories, perfume, jewellery, candles, christmas gifts and an excellent selection of wines.
Many people come to Swansboro for the express purpose of meandering through its quiet lanes and browsing the quaint shops. Parking is free, so take your time.
The Book Shelf
208 main street, +1-910-325-1200. new books, as well as thousands of used books at half-price. also accepts books for trade.
Cinnamon Landing
116 main street, +1-910-326-3444. home decor and eclectic gifts.
Elliott's Parrot Place
686 w corbett avenue, +1-910-326-2473. live handfed birds including cockatoos, cockatiels and caiques, bird supplies and cages, toy birds and vintage parrot-inspired jewellery.
Glory Bee
202 main street, +1-910-325-9099. offers americana by local crafters, including quilts, hand-painted furniture, baskets, potpourri, woodcrafts and more.
Russell's of Swansboro
116 front street, +1-910-326-3790, (http://www.russellsofswan...). open daily. a gift and home-furnishings store located in three renovated buildings, offering country crafts, costume jewellery, pottery and handpainted items.
Vagabond's Boutique
129 n front st, +1-910-326-2404.