Shopping in the Cherry Point area can be adventurous with the
Exchange being the primary focus. Havelock has many small specialty
shops.
New Bern, 18 miles on Hwy 70 West, offers a variety of stores,
shopping centers, and Twin Rivers Mall. In addition, New Bern has a
super Lowes and Wal-Mart, Books a Million, Staples, and Target.
Morehead
City, 16 miles on Hwy 70 East, offers varied shopping centers and a variety of
small, interesting shops.
In addition, Morehead City has a super Lowes and
Wal-Mart, and Staples.
Beaufort, just beyond Morehead City, has many
quaint shops and stores along the waterfront area. It is a great
place to take visitors with the restored waterfront providing a leisurely stroll
with a view of Taylors Creek where sail boats from around the world are docked
and Carrot Island. Enjoy the sounds of folk music and special
entertainment, dine, visit, and shop.
Local sales tax is set at 7%.