"Spend the afternoon shopping in Shallotte’s commercial district, which includes the nation’s most popular stores—Walmart Superstore, Home Depot, Office Depot, Lowes Hardware, Five Below, Marshalls, Hobby Lobby, Burkes, Belk’s, PetSmart, Bath and Body Works and much more. Take a break from your bargain hunting and enjoy lunch at one of the local eateries or choose from one of the leading restaurant chains. Roughly 45 minutes to the north brings you to the historic waterfront district of Wilmington, North Carolina and 50 minutes to the south delivers you to the heart of exciting Myrtle Beach."