When you wander through our North Carolina bed and breakfast, you will quickly notice that our four-poster beds, period paintings, and vintage decor were not unboxed from a catalog. We spent years carefully hunting down each item, and every historic detail on the property reflects that passion.
Our guests frequently ask about our decor, where we sourced a specific mirror, or whether a sideboard is original to the property. We love sharing these stories because the search almost always leads back to a local shop or a regional auction house nearby.
If you are looking for unique things to do in Edenton, NC, Chowan County and the surrounding waterfront towns offer exceptional hunting grounds for collectors and casual browsers alike. Here are some of our favorite antique stores near Edenton, along with a few North Carolina antique shops that are well worth the short drive during your stay.
Right Here in Edenton
Broad Street Bazaar
313 S Broad Street, Edenton
Located just a few blocks down Broad Street from our inn, Broad Street Bazaar rewards anyone who takes their time browsing the aisles. The inventory rotates constantly, featuring sterling silver jewelry, vintage clothing, solid wood furniture, and unique estate items. Visitors routinely walk away with exceptional silver pieces, Fenton art glass, and one-of-a-kind home accents.
Winslow Auctions
618 Yeopim Road, Edenton
Winslow Auctions conducts live, in-person estate sales on select Saturdays throughout the year. Known for handling full-property liquidations that range from authentic Civil War memorabilia and historical artifacts to vintage tools, furniture, and unique household collections, every sale brings the thrill of an unpredictable bidding floor. Check their Facebook page before your trip to see if they are hosting an estate auction during your stay.
A Morning Trip to Historic Hertford
Located 15 minutes north along the Perquimans River, the historic town of Hertford (founded in 1758) offers a handful of locally owned antique shops along Church Street that easily make for a fun morning of thrifting.
Something Old Something New Antiques
109 N Church Street, Hertford
Something Old Something New Antiques is an essential stop for fans of early American primitive pieces and hand-hewn woodwork. Owner Diane carefully curates her shop around rustic wooden benches, hand-stitched quilts, and antique stoneware jugs, mixing in high-end coastal decor. Local interior designers frequently source architectural salvage and focal pieces here for clients who want authentic character and warm textures.
Church Street Antiques and Other Cool Stuff
135 N Church Street, Hertford
Owner Beverly hand-selects every single piece in Church Street Antiques. Her wide inventory often includes mid-century modern furniture, solid wood antiques, stained glass windows, vintage vinyl, depression glass, copper, brass, and industrial salvage. She receives new inventory almost daily and offers custom furniture restoration if you are searching for a specific finish.
Hertford Supply
809 S Edenton Road, Hertford
What began as a traditional feed and seed store has evolved into an expansive market blending farm supplies, architectural salvage, vintage clothing, and artisan creations. On the first Saturday of every month, Hertford Supply hosts “Trade Days”, an event that brings in local vendors for a large outdoor market.
Countryside Stops
Four Corners Store
628 Center Hill Road, Tyner
In the farmland outside Tyner, Four Corners Store operates out of an authentic, historic general store. Run by a local faith-based community group, this country stop is filled with donated estate treasures, vintage glassware, local crafts, and ice-cold glass-bottle sodas, with all proceeds directly funding community missions. The scenic rural drive through Chowan County cotton and peanut fields makes it one of the most charming antique stores nearby.
Worth the Day Trip: Elizabeth City
Coppersmith Antiques and Auction
123 S Hughes Blvd, Elizabeth City
For serious collectors, Coppersmith is well worth the 45-minute drive to Elizabeth City. Operating since 2002, owners Rick and Jennifer Ladich run one of the premier antique retail stores and auction houses in eastern North Carolina. Their showroom features American and European antiques, fine art, and high-value collectibles, and they also host professional live estate auctions and monthly online bidding events.
Tips for Antique Shopping Around Edenton
- Bring cash for smaller vendors.
- Measure your trunk beforehand if you’re shopping for furniture.
- If you see something you love, don’t wait too long. Antique shops and estate sales are always changing, and one-of-a-kind pieces rarely stay on the shelf for long.
- Take your time browsing. Many shops are filled with hidden treasures, and the best finds aren’t always the first things you see.
Returning to Inner Banks Inn
If you spend your days hunting for vintage treasures, you will appreciate coming home to a place that was thoughtfully furnished and decorated the very same way.
After a day of exploring antique stores near Edenton, relax in our gardens and share your favorite finds with us! We love talking antiques and hearing about the unique pieces our guests discover.
Book your stay, bring your comfortable walking shoes, and start your search this weekend.
