BLUF: Friendly employees and a bit of a scavenger hunt to find treasures…read more WaterLife Thrift Store is located in Whalebone Junction next to the KFC/Taco Bell. This old cottage has been a myriad of businesses over the years and is now a thrift shop selling clothing, housewares, toys, books and other odds and ends. I visited on a gloomy summer weekday and the parking lot and store were both packed. The store seemed like it was typically well organized but at the end of a busy day it was a bit messier than I expected. Ultimately I left with a vintage jigsaw puzzle and a book. The quality of the items seemed ok but I'm sure like all thrift shops, it's hit or miss and the treasure hunt is part of the excitement. The employees were friendly and the prices were fair.

Great little thrift shop. I purchased some pillows and both my friends came away with some…read moretreasures. It was well organized. Household items, jewelry, shoes, clothes and more. Wish they had a little bigger place. The selection was a good mix but feel with a little larger building they could have even more . Will definitely be back the next time im in town. Service was good and the prices were reasonable.

Great deals on a variety of souvenirs. Tshirts. Magnets. Cups. Hats. Everything you can think of to…read more remind you of your OBX trip.

I just dont think this place competes with Wings out there.. Wings is huge and way bigger…read moreselection. We spent about 10 minutes in here and didnt come away with anything.. YMMV

Bottom Line: Cute-sy clothes for ladies and children and housewares…read more Mud Pie has lots of cute stuff and there is no adjective that better describes the clothing, accessories and housewares sold her. For example, I saw a ladies blouse with cute pink flamingos on it, a baby sleeper with cute sheep on it and some cute dishes with Mr. and Mrs. on them. While the items here are endearing and they have many fun patterns and colors, I think a little bit of Mud Pie in the wardrobe or the home goes a long way. Mud Pie is a chain and the store definitely has that corporate feel to it compared to the other locally owned shops in the Outer Banks Mall.

The cutest baby clothes on the beach! Lots of pretty things here. We come every year!read more

Bottom Line: A lovely clothing store along the Manteo Waterfront for ladies of all ages…read more Sister's Boutique is a lovely clothing store for women of all ages and body types. The displays are charming and the racks are well organized and stocked. The fashions sold here are modern but still classy. Because this family run business uses a collaborative approach to sourcing the best fashions, the clothing and accessories here target several decades. Even if you aren't in the mood for trying on clothes, be sure to stop in to check out the shoes and accessories.

Cute store! The…read moresale rack had so many cute finds. I bought the best sweater & it's such great quality.

I LOVE the clothes here, they have my favorite sunblock and…read moreits totally hip. The guys at the shop were extremely nice. Will be back again'

They have a number of different brands not found other places and they seem less touristy and more…read moresurfer like than the other shops. It is a bit pricey but you are at the beach.

My experience was great the works were nice over priced hats big seagulls I remember this placeread more

Oh my goodness! If you need a keepsake from the Outer Banks, this is the place! They have…read moreeverything from T-Shirts to sweatshirts to fridge magnets and mugs and soooo much more. Plus, they're super nice in there. You won't leave empty handed. You will definitely find something to bring home!

Bottom Line: Trendy, typical beach souvenirs sold in a cramped store by indifferent staff…read more I have not been a huge fan of Farmer's Daughter in the past but I thought I would give it a whirl again this year. The store is mainly packed full of trendy and typical beach souvenirs and clothing but there are some exceptions. I put the stacks of Salt Life, Fish Hippie and Simply Southern tshirts in the trendy/typical category. Some of the nicer items that caught my item were Yeti containers, Southern Tide menswear and Cobian flip flops. In the past I have been a big fan of Farmer's Daughters jewelry but that wasn't very shoppable this time around as it was hard to get to the cases. With the challenges that COVID-19 have created for small businesses I tried to give them a fair shake while vacationing in the Outer Banks for a few weeks but Farmer's Daughter left me disappointed. The store was just as cramped as ever with merchandise spilling over into the aisles. And the employees were less than welcoming. One employee pushed past me, literally, to get back to her restocking task at the jewelry counter. And the employee who rang me up only said four words - "twenty-seven seventy-four."

This is one of me and my group's favorite shop. They have the cutest stuff. The items in the shop…read moredon't feel cheap. The girls working there are constantly working hard to keep everything clean and nice looking. I even got a free shirt for spending a certain amount. You have to stop here!

The man behind the register was very kind and asked everyone where they were traveling from, which…read moreto me, showed a genuine desire to connect with his customers. There are beautiful, dainty necklaces, earrings, etc. here. This is definitely not a cheap beach jewelry store. What you will get is sterling silver, real gems, and simply gorgeous pieces. We will definitely come back

It's all in the lining. If you see pretty things, you may want them. If you see shiny things on the…read morecases, you can buy them. If you see gold and diamonds you must have them. It's all in the Silver Lining. On this day of days, we stopped by to see what the store had to offer. I saw one dainty little necklace that could be for a young girl or baby, but did not by it. I have no kids or nieces worthy of such a gift. Besides, they have grown out of the cutesy fartsy faze already. Nevertheless, the work someone did on the peices of art did not pass my eyes without appreciation for the fine details. The staff were polite, but not overly enthusiastic about us being there. It seemed to me at least they enjoyed each other's company than the guests arriving in their store. Nevertheless, I will keep this place in mind for my next book, or find a better location.

Bottom Line: A women's clothing boutique with fun accessories and some gifty items…read more The French Door is abeachy cross between Anthropologie and Francesca's. They have quality brands and fun colors. But sometimes I don't feel like trying on clothes so I like that I can skip that side of the store and oooohhh and ahh at the soaps, jewelry, scarves, purses, cards and such. I always walk out with something.

I love the French door I go there every time we go to the Outer Banks which is at least twice a…read moreyear. They have so many beautiful shirts and skirts and dresses and everything that goes with them from earrings to scarfs. I wish we had one in Pittsburgh I would be there a lot more often than twice a year.

Too cute for words! Great selection and wonderful staff to help you find the perfect outfit!!read more

Exchange policy is not really an exchange policy and the manager Sidney is just rude.read more