June 17, 2015
Each time we head south to the coast of North Carolina and we are within a short drive of Swansboro, we visit this quaint historic town. It is located at the mouth of the White Oak River, where the river joins the Atlantic Ocean.
Yana’s Diner
When we visit Swansboro, we always stop at Yana’s and have a cold drink and a bite to eat. A life-sized Elvis greets everyone at the front door. The little shop is filled with memorabilia, taking you back in time. We sat at the booth with a variety of pictures of Marilyn Monroe.
A few years ago, my sister and I stopped in and had a little lunch. Back then, the restaurant was considering adding strawberry fritters to their menu and asked if we would try them on the house and give them our opinion. They were delicious!
And of course, Dave and I stopped in last week. Dave ordered sweet tea for both of us and yes, we ordered strawberry fritters! They were delicious.
In addition to the strawberry, they also have peach and apple fritters. I had a bowl of vanilla ice cream, which tasted so good with the fritters. Dave had a root beer float. Oh my, we were on a sugar high after we left there! (That little sugar feast is something we never do!)
Shopping In Swansboro
We stopped in to browse at most of the little stores on North Front Street. Some we have visited in the past and some were new to us. We picked up a few interesting items.
Aidan, our grandson, loaded up on pirate toys while we were in Beaufort. He was disappointed that the compass which he bought did not work correctly. We found and bought a really neat compass in a little brass case at the ‘Poor Man’s Hole’, a shop full of interesting antiques. Aidan loved the compass! It actually works and it looked impressive in the brass case resembling a pocket watch.
The Quilt Shop
We stopped in at the little Quilt Shop, which has been there for as long as I can remember. They have a large number of quilts and other hand sewn items.
These little headbands that had ribbon roses on them caught my eye. I bought the pink one for Memphis. These would be so easy to make, another DIY idea!
Port O’ Swannsborough
The ‘Port O’ Swannsborough’ is another shop we visited in Swansboro. This store always has some interesting souvenirs, gifts, and they have Christmas ornaments and decorations year round.
I found an interesting kitchen gadget there by Charles Viancin
. I wasn’t sure what it was at first, but their display piqued my interest and explained the uses quite well. (We are an Amazon affiliate and may receive a small percentage of any sales through this link at no cost to you. Thanks for supporting this website!)
This silicone lid seals tightly on all smooth rimmed stainless steel, glass, plastic, and ceramic containers. There are different sizes and different flower designs. I bought one of the nine-inch poppy lids. I am going to test this one and if it works well, I think I will buy more. These are used in place of plastic or aluminum foil in the refrigerator. It is safe to use as a lid on the stove top, the microwave, and in the oven up to 428 degrees. It is also dishwasher safe.
They had little ones to use on coffee mugs or drinks, which they claimed would keep the beverage cold or hot. I am thinking these would make great Christmas or birthday presents.
If you are ever near this quaint little town, you should visit! We always love our Swansboro, NC visits. We also love the Emerald Isle just a few miles from here! Click here ► for 5 Great Restaurants you don’t want to miss!
