Welcome to The Black Cat Shoppe!
"We are all a little weird and life's a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love." —Theodor Seuss Geisel
Renowned as the place to go for “randomly inspired fun,” The Black Cat Shoppe is a distinctive and beloved addition to the New Bern shopping scene that will have visitors grinning from ear to ear.
A novelty store at heart with an assortment of unique gifts, apparel, toys, games, accessories, and other finds, young and young-at-heart visitors alike will have a fine time exploring this destination that is stuffed with wonderfully silly treasures.
The Black Cat Shoppe is situated along Middle Street in the heart of the downtown area, and as such, it’s an easy stop during any shopping and walking exploration of the center of New Bern’s historic district.
Inside the brick building, visitors will find a colorful array of toys, souvenirs and gifts, tees, and other items that are truly eclectic, and which will appeal to anyone with a funny bone.
A great destination for people of all ages, (and especially those with a big sense of humor), this novelty shop is always full of surprises which will keep visitors coming back again and again.
Well known as a delightful destination, The Black Cat Shoppe certainly livens and brightens up the shopping scene in the heart of historic New Bern.
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See us at 2 locations:
The Black Cat Shoppe
8 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
910-772-1410
10:00 am–10:30 pm, Daily
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The Black Cat Shoppe
246 Middle St, New Bern, North Carolina 28560
910-772-1410
Monday 10:00 - 6:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 6:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 6:00
Thursday 10:00 - 6:00
Friday 10:00 - 8:00
Saturday 9:00 - 8:00
Sunday 11:00 - 6:00
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If you’ve enjoyed the energy here, your journey doesn’t have to end at the shop. Just beyond these walls, Wilmington’s stories come alive in unforgettable ways.
You can walk its haunted streets with the Ghost Walk of Old Wilmington… sip your way through its spirited past on the Haunted Pub Crawl… or step into its cinematic side at Wilmywood.
Each one offers a different doorway into the magic of this city—so if you’re feeling curious, I’d highly recommend continuing the experience.”
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