Mermaid's Folly

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Jon L.

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14 years ago

This is the best place to get your tee's. Great quality, selection and price. read more

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Emily B.

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1 year ago

The staff here was absolutely lovely, and helped my kid find something within their small budget. This is a really cute store, with excellent service. read more

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Patty B.

3 years ago

Best t-shirts on the island! Did my annual wardrobe shopping here. High quality merchandise, always friendly service.

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Mary S.

2 years ago

Fantastic niche boutique! I appreciate all the details. Service was friendly, helpful, and professional! Will definitely be back!

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Juliana T.

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17 years ago

Looking for that non-touristy souvenir t-shirt shop? This is it! They have unique, fun, stylish souvenir t-shirts. Ya know those "Crazy Shirts" you can get in say, Hawaii? I would say that Mermaids Folly has shirts that are of the same caliber of fun but possibly more unique. They only sell apparel and accessories but for that young, hip person like yourself that you're trying to shop for, this would be the place to get that souvenir. I went on vacation and I got more than just a lousy t-shirt. read more

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Avery K.

5 years ago

Very cute and well managed shop! Half of the store has your typical touristy t-shirts & hats, but the other half has unique clothing. I would describe the clothing as earthy boho. The store is decently priced. The fitting rooms were open , but there is no public restroom. If you are in Ocracoke definitely stop in! read more

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Denise O.

8 years ago

If I could give zero star, I would. My son and I were walking with his dog and shopping. The dog went to see the flock of ducks in front of her store. The ducks flew. She came out of the store and told us we were not welcome at her store and that we scared the ducks. The dog was on a leash and at least 15 feet away. I will tell everyone to not patronize the shop. read more

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Katelyn S.

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14 years ago

I was so looking forward to stopping here after passing it looking for other souvenir stops. The thing that drew me to it was the fact that it had mermaid decor. I went inside and the only thing I found that was mermaid related were the mermaid clay models, very dissapointing. But if your looking for a womens clothing store then you have the right place. read more

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Mickey B.

We do not "bill" ourselves as a Mermaid items shop. We used the word…

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Brian W.

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16 years ago

If you want cheap souvenirs then this is not the place for you. The items they sell are not over priced, but you pay for the quality and unique items they offer. Expect to spend $20 for a t-shirt, but the shirts are unique and hold up to heavy wear and laundering. We make a stop here every time we visit Ocracoke. read more

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Wendy P.

13 years ago

This is my favorite place to go when we hit the Hatteras area. I am chomping at the bit the minute we arrive, to ferry over to Ocracoke. The selection of tees & hats for men and women are fabulous and of great quality. These are not cheap, souvenir tees that last maybe a season. These are great quality shirts that last a long time. They also carry some of my favorite Indian shirts that I have not been able to find since the 70's. Every year I come back with one or two more. Prices on them are fabulous! Oh, and a wonderful selection of scarves! Very unique skirts, tops, capris and more. You won't find these things anywhere else in the area. If you like unique women's clothing, this is a MUST on you list of places to go. read more

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Abo D.

14 years ago

Whenever I'm in Ocracoke - best shop in town! Love the warmth of the place - great music and helpful, polite staff. Organized and my children always put an order in to bring them up some shirts from the Mermaids. As far as I'm concerned - a shop not to be missed - light and lively - friendly and fresh when you are far away from home. A first class shop! read more

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Hwy 12
Ocracoke, NC 27960
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(252) 928-7247
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Yes, Mermaid's Folly has bike parking.

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Specialties

We have a dazzling assortment of quality tees for juniors, women and men. Flowing, cool summer clothing for women and fabulous accessories in the form of sarongs, scarves, bags and hats. We carry a large assortment of woman's cut tees and Junior sizes. Our men's collection is unique with name dropped tees that over the years will become "keepers". Our straw hat and cap assortment is vast and will beat the summer sun, quality Hawaiian shirts and shorts round out the collection. Our solid color blank" tiny tees" are always stocked in a wide variety of colors. All items sold here are at very affordable prices for the whole family. We carry some plush items kids love! Mermaid's, Seahorses and Jellyfish. Please stop in and enjoy the great music and friendly staff. Pick up our beautiful rack card on the ferry or on the island and receive 10% discount on one item. become a member of our $100.00 club and be gifted a Mermaid's Folly tye dye mug as a thank you. See you at the shop!! Thank you

History

Established in 2008.

After owning and operating The Island Ragpicker for 20 years on the island, we moved on and opened Mermaid's Folly "Sea-Spirited Clothing and Tees. It's a fun shop and we hope you come to visit us while on Ocracoke Island.

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Everything about the experience was lovely. Our waitress was the sweetest and we sat outside and…read morewatched the boats come in. It was delightful. Food was top notch. The hush puppies were so good.

I understand that the "Old Man" from Pawn Stars once visited this establishment. Well...not even…read moreChumlee would make a deal as bad as eating lunch here. Came in for waterfront views and delicious seafood. I left with one of those goals accomplished. The views were great. If you enjoy waiting forever in an otherwise empty restaurant for food that is not good and oddly seasoned, boy do I have the place for you! Ordered a seafood taco, which I had high hopes for. My hopes were sunk lower than Blackbeard's ship in the bay outside. Someone at the table ordered coal slawl. When it reached the table, I was afraid. Lord, pray for the soul who dumped an entire jar of horseradish into this dish. Never in my life have I been able to visually identify how much horseradish has been used in a meal...until now. That thing was a monstrosity, and I still can't wrap my head around why the horseradish was there. Eek. Overall, a poor experience except for our server who was a joy to have and should find work at a better place so they can make more tips. Usually I try not to leave negative reviews, but this time it was warranted. Peace.

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Tiffany G.

11 months ago

When visiting Ocracoke this is my favorite stop. I get my bag of coffee for the week, fresh flowers, and a comfy tee. I stop back in a few times to shop because I love the quirky items, but also the beautiful clothing. I always see something new each time, and the tee shirts are hands down the best on the island. The staff is also the friendliest group of people. read more

Jennifer J.

11 years ago

We always support OcraCats, the local feral and island cat care organization. The place to stop by to support lots of local groups. Great souvenirs like shirts, scarves, unique bags and hats too. Passionate owners supporting local organizations that make the island a wonderful place. read more

Katrina J.

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11 years ago

Nice selection of Island Souvenir apparel. Good quality shirts. Not the cheapest on the island but good quality. Friendly staff.

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