Gator Hole Plaza is a convenient shopping area with a Walmart, Home Depot, Petco, a liquor store, a pizza place, and a hair salon for almost one-stop shopping. It is the closest shopping area for southeastern NC, saving a long drive. The Walmart is clean, fairly well stocked, and always fully stocked, especially in the meat and grocery departments. The staff are kind, extremely friendly, and always eager to help. While it can get very busy with many shoppers and tourists, making it a bit crazy or a nightmare at times, the store itself is well-maintained and worth the extra drive.