Seagrove, Handmade Pottery Capital of the U.S.

Meet the Makers in Seagrove, the Pottery Capital of the U.S., also known as home to the nation’s largest community of working potters. It’s a pottery lover's paradise! Some families trace their craft bloodlines back through nine generations of potters. More than a mere collection of shops and galleries, Seagrove offers visitors an unprecedented experience—a chance to tour and meet more than 80 working potters in their 50 shops and studios. Driving Seagrove's Pottery Highway provides a unique glimpse into rural America. Studios dot the countryside, tucked among barns, cattle fields, and country gas stations. For the ultimate immersion, stay overnight at the cozy Seagrove Stoneware Inn or historic Duck Smith House Bed & Breakfast Inn! Voted America’s #1 Town for Craft Lovers!!