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Gray's Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company

CELEBRATING 76 YEARS!

We offer the absolute best in Outer Banks T-shirts and Sweatshirts including Champion, Under Armour with "Outer Banks" and Gear!

Gray's Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company carry quality fashions and accessories for the whole family by all your favorite brands including Tommy Bahama, Tribal, ESCAPE, Billabong, Quiksilver, Jack O'Neill, RVCA, Olukai, Cobian, Spartina, Scout, Brighton. Whether you're shopping for apparel, shoes & accessories, gifts & toys or OBX and Big Duck souvenirs, Gray's offers the best brands and quality for a beach lifestyle at any of our 4 locations!

From sportswear to beachwear and everything in between, Gray's will outfit your entire family. You can also find great beach accessories at Gray's, such as Costa sunglasses, Olukai sandals and Sun Bum sunscreen and hair products. Be sure to shop Gray's signature Big Duck found on t-shirts, sweatshirts and gift items!

With 4 convenient locations on the Outer Banks including Kitty Hawk, Duck and Corolla you can enjoy shopping with friendly service and the best selection of Outer Banks t-shirts and sweatshirts.

Gray's was established in 1948 in the heart of Nags Head. Over the years the business expanded to Duck and Corolla. Gray's flagship store and headquarters is located in Kitty Hawk. The entire staff and Gray's family wants to make your vacation complete.


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SPECIAL PROFILE

76 Years of Outer Banks Tradition

Gray's, the Lifestyle Authority of the Outer Banks

For so many who have spent their family vacations in the Outer Banks, a trip to Gray's Outer Banks Lifestyle Clothing Company has been a quintessential part of the experience. From the moment you step into Gray's iconic location in Kitty Hawk, you are greeted by local history and friendly faces alongside Gray's signature coastal casual resort wear–including men's and women's apparel and great Outer Banks T-shirts, sweatshirts, gifts and souvenirs and, of course, Gray's famed Big Duck designs.
 
A Family Tradition 
Established in 1948 by Walter and Stelle Gray, Gray's began as a single store on the beach road in Nags Head, a land mark that has been beautifully transformed into Seagreen Art Gallery. Visitors to the original Gray's may remember that the family home was located above the store and that Walter Gray had a passion for Big Band music that was often playing on the store speakers, giving shoppers a little swing in their step. 
 
Modern-day Gray's is still family owned and operated by their children Ronnie and Julie Gray, who carry on a legacy of superior customer service and traditional values. Ronnie's wife Susan is also an important part of the business. "It really was always a family operating as a business rather than a business being run by a family, explains Ronnie Gray. "When our visitors come in, they are greeted by a warm hello and a 'Welcome to Gray's'. We try to welcome them as if they're entering our own home."
 
The Coastal Vibe 
Gray's captures the essence of the Outer Banks lifestyle with a personal touch. The family surfing and fishing photos on the walls and fish mounts of prized catches by Larry Gray, brother to Ronnie and Julie and one of five Gray siblings, are just a few nods to the family's Outer Banks heritage. "The beach and the ocean were our front yard and playground when we were growing up", remembers Ronnie, who is still an avid surfer. 
 
That genuine coastal lifestyle is captured in the classic casual shirts, shorts, sandals and uniquely designed Outer Banks T-shirts that have become must-haves for locals and visitors alike. Gray's is a don't-miss for the summer season and all year round, a place that vacation memories are made going back generations. "I am really humbled by it, notes Ronnie of the many visitors who have shared the Gray's experience alongside his family. “It’s hard work, but I really I enjoy it. It’s who we are and how we were raised.”

On your next visit to the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks, be sure to stop by one of Gray's four locations in Kitty Hawk, Duck and Corolla. You will be greeted by friendly staff who treat you like family, and you'll take home something truly special to remind you of time well spent with people you love. 

Ronnie and Julie Gray would like to share their sincerest appreciation and gratitude for their terrific staff and amazing customers. “We couldn’t do it without you! Thank you for being a part of the Gray’s family!"

-By Arielle Patterson

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THANK YOU for Voting Us a Winner in the BEST OF OBX Contest!

Best Swimwear Shop
Best Clothing Store
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Store Hours (may change weekly)

Corolla and Duck
Monday- Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Kitty Hawk
Monday- Friday 9:30 am to 7:00 pm

Come shop with us and we will show you the best of the Outer Banks!

Kitty Hawk
252-261-1776
Duck
252-255-5768
Corolla
252-457-1058
Duck
252-261-1740
Hours
  • Monday09:30AM-06:30PM
  • Tuesday09:30AM-06:30PM
  • Wednesday09:30AM-07:00PM
  • Thursday09:30AM-07:00PM
  • Friday09:30AM-07:00PM
  • Saturday09:30AM-06:30PM
  • Sunday09:30AM-05:30PM
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Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream

Serving our customers on the Outer Banks since 1994, Big Buck's ice Cream is dedicated serving you “The Best.” We offer a full line of super-premium ice cream products, smoothies, chocolates, and custom-made ice cream cakes! 2 locations are open all year: Duck  and Manteo, at The Waterfront Shops.

 

We offer a full line of Espresso Drinks from Hot Vanilla Cappuccinos and Hot Chocolate to Iced Caramel Lattes & Frozen Mochas, all made to order. Big Buck’s fresh fruit smoothies are lactose-free and made to order. Also offering lactose-free sorbets made from the best fruits available. Old time favorites are sure to please! Choose from a delicious collection of milkshakes, sundaes and banana splits.

 

Savor the moment with our Homemade Chocolate! Chocolates are made daily in each location. We offer a large selection from Dark to Milk to White. Milk Chocolate Oreos & Almond Toffee, Dark Chocolate Berries and Cherries Clusters & Hand-dipped Peppermint Patties with a Drizzle of White Chocolate, Extra-Dark Sea Salt Caramels & our famous homemade caramel chocolate pretzels oh & don’t forget the ever-popular caramel pecan turtle, just to name a few treats!

 

Belinda Pleva grew up serving ice cream out of her parent’s shop. She loved being part of what she calls “a happy business.” “I love it when people come into the shop and you hand them something, and it makes them smile,” Pleva says. “That moment when you hand an ice cream cone over to a little kid and their eyes just light up. That’s what I love about the ice cream business.”

 

In 1994, Pleva opened up her own ice cream and chocolate shop, Big Buck’s Ice Cream, in the brand-new Timbuk II Shopping Center in Corolla. Business was good, but something was missing.

 

“I was never satisfied with the ingredients in the ice creams and chocolates you could purchase back then. I wanted to serve my customers delicious flavors with ingredients they could actually pronounce,” Pleva says.

 

Pleva took a trip to Italy to study the gelaterias. She fell in love with the incredible flavors, and when she returned home to the Outer Banks, she began working tirelessly to perfect the flavors in her own ice cream.

 

Big Buck’s homemade ice cream combined the flavors of the Italian gelaterias and the richness of American ice cream. It quickly became a tourist favorite. After having the same unsatisfactory experience with the readymade chocolates she was selling, she also took a trip to Brussels to learn more about making handmade chocolates. Pleva brought the chocolate-making experience right back with her, and the result was the finest quality of chocolates on the Outer Banks.

 

After her huge success in the Corolla shop, Pleva was able to open up three more shops—one in Kitty Hawk, one in Manteo and one in Duck.

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