The mountains of North Carolina offer cooler temperatures year round, but you won’t find any store in the mountains quite like the massive gift shop found in Calabash near the coast. Located just five miles from Sunset Beach and along the South Carolina border, Callahan’s of Calabash is one of a kind and a must-visit.
From the outside looking in, the store is so huge it appears to be a number of stores — but it isn’t. It’s just one gigantic rambling store filled with nooks and crannies and specialty areas to thrill and delight even the pickiest of shoppers.
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Pull out the most comfortable pair of shoes in your closet and prepare for a shopping bonanza at Callahan’s.
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You’ll find just about everything under the sun under this single roof.
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Callahan’s of Calabash offers wall-to-wall merchandise in a space that totals 35,000 square feet.
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It’s all elaborately arranged and easy to browse with like items grouped together for easy selections.
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Don’t forget to visit the Christmas shop — which is open all year long. Will you grab something from this part of the store even if it’s not the holiday season?
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And don’t forget to seek out the homemade fudge that Callahan’s is so famous for. Remember to buy enough for the road, too!
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Callahan’s of Calabash is open seven days a week. The hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday/Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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You can also shop online via the store’s website, or like them on Facebook to get updates on new arrivals.
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And while you’re in Calabash, head over to the whimsical Calabash Garden Tea Room or go have some fresh shrimp right on the docks at the Calabash Waterfront Seafood Shack.
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Address: 9973 Beach Dr SW, Calabash, NC 28467, USA