This Mast General Store was the 2nd of it's kind to open, apparently about 100 years after the…read morefirst...but still an OG. The store offers a small throw back to simpler times, selling anything and everything one would need for their household under one roof. They even had a slogan early on of "if you can't buy it here, you don't need it". The store offers homewares (glassware, plates, pots, pans and cast iron), decor, snack items, jelly's/jams, milled products, soaps, gifts, clothing, camping gear, and even barrels upon barrels of candy by the pound. With 2 floors fully stocked of product, it offers a glimpse of how things were in olden times. Pricing on many items is very fare, from what I saw and was able to compare. Staff were all very friendly, checking in as we shopped to see if there is anything we could be helped with. It's a fun store to poke through, with lots of nostalgia

Such a cool place to visit with unique items and is really an old vintage store. We got items for a…read moregreat value and everyone is really nice and good service

Local vendor mall with a wide variety of well selected reasonably priced items, some are handmade,…read moresome locally sourced, all local small businesses. A great place to buy gifts!

This was a great stop in Boone on King St, which seems to be a perfect area for shops. They had a…read morelot of different items from touristy kind of things, to crafty items. Some clothing and jewelry items as well. I picked up a couple of really nice metal bird cutouts for my screened-in porch, but I could have easily spent a lot more money than I did, but if you are visiting this is, to me a definite stop here in Boone.

This is my SECOND stop whenever I come to Boone (a couple times a year). The only reason it is my…read moresecond, is my cowboy boot store is right next to it and that's like going to church for me (haha!). Jennele, the owner, is the best! I'm from Chicago area and this boutique easily reminds me of a boutique you would find here. The clothes are very cute and they always have a sharp variety of shoes. If you are looking for a summer dress then this is the place to go! If you love scarves, candles and jewelry, you are going to be in heaven here. Tip: If you see something, do not wait to get it. Get whatever it is you want while your there because the next day it may not be there. I have done that one time and I will never do it again. She has a popular store, therefore items are not going to sit long. =)) I always have a great experience here and highly recommend!

This is an adorable boutique with some really nice quality clothing and accessories. I bought a…read morecute pair of silver hoop earrings that I wear all the time. I'm allergic to a lot of metals but these ones haven't bothered me at all so I know the quality must be good! The girl working at the time was also super friendly and helpful!

Boone Rock N Roll Emporium on King Street in Boone is a cool place that has a many different unique…read moreitems for sale. They definitely have some items that I have never seen at any other store which makes it a must to check out. I really like stores like this and that they exist. This store has a really cool vibe and atmosphere that is very laid back and makes you happy and smile from the moment you walk in. The staff was very helpful and did a good job. I was able to find some gift items that were perfect for some people on my list that are usually harder to shop for. If you are in the near vicinity of this store it would be wise to come in here. We had a really good experience shopping here and found some good deals.

My wife bought a pair of pants at this dump and the size was wrong. We brought them back the next…read moreday to exchange - with the receipt. They wouldn't refund our money because we'd taken the tag off. Better try anything on you want to buy first before buying something here. Will never go back.

The Original Mast General Store is located in Valle Crucis, NC. It was opened by Henry Taylor back…read morein 1883 as the Taylor General Store and has been operating ever since, so they are definitely doing something right! The landmark is on the National Register of Historic Places and is quite a popular place. While you won't be able to park right out front as they did in the past, there is plenty of parking located conveniently behind the store. W.W. Mast bought a half stake of the business in 1897, then bought the other half in 1913, changing the name to Mast General Store It was truly the Amazon of its day, offering everything you could possibly need with the motto, "goods for the living, coffins and caskets for the dead," which prompted the local phrase, "If you can't buy it here, you don't need it ." When the economy changed and the original store closed in 1977, it was thankfully saved and reopened in 1980 by preservationists John and Faye Cooper The front corner of the store features an active town post office The store spans two levels with beautifully creaking floorboards that instantly let you know you are in a nostalgic place filled with history. A lot of the original advertising posters from Mr. Mast are still mounted on the walls alongside the vintage counters and fixtures The original cast iron potbellied wood stove is still used to heat the store, the functional wooden trap doors in the floorboards still remain from where chickens historically were traded for store credit, and you can even get a cup of coffee for just 5 cents. You will find a massive variety of cast-iron cookware, old-fashioned candy in barrels, postcards, books, high-quality clothing, footwear, toys, and traditional mercantile goods. I even bought a delicious fried apple pie! The historic Little Red Schoolhouse sits right behind the main building and offers clearance merchandise, though I just enjoyed looking at the older architecture and reading about the school.

Been coming here for a few years now, we love visiting the area and stopping in for a moon pie and…read morea spicy ginger ale or cream soda!!!! There's so much to look at here, the property itself is stunning and surrounded by amazing nature, the staff are all warm and friendly, and you could spend literally hours here perusing the shelves. There's good old fashioned candy, popcorn, snacks, there's Valle Crucis souvenirs to bring home. It's never felt like a tourist trap, it's always felt very warm, country, and welcoming. The building itself is so old and stunning! The creamy floors and woodsy smells, it's always a treat to come here and there's so much to look at and buy. There's even a Christmas shop upstairs year round, where you can stock up on goodies ahead of time for Christmas. I'd say the value is pretty good, depending on what you're buying. Snacks, drinks, candy are all very affordable, but the souvenir and brand name products of course are higher up in price, which is to be expected. All in all, a wonderful place to stop by to grab a treat or bring home some gifts for family and friends. Highly recommend!!!

Wonderful, unique offerings! New favorite store will absolutely stop every time I'm visiting the…read morearea. Great customer service had so much fun trying new styles with the team suggesting fun shoes and accessories!

Shopped recently on a slower winter day. Was the only customer in the store with two sales people…read moreworking. Got a hello and that was it, NO offer to start a dressing room as I walked around with several dresses in hand. I did get to overhear their entire mundane conversation while I tried on my clothes in the dressing room behind the counter. Left and went to Monkees in Blowing Rock where two young energetic girls bent over backwards to help. I left with a beautiful cocktail dress.

My family and I stopped into Take Heart last month during our first visit to Blowing Rock. My…read more6-year-old daughter had been looking for a heart-shaped locket after losing one from her grandparents. She finally found what she was looking for at Take Heart! She immediately went to the counter so we could purchase it. The women there were so kind with her, asking about her purchase and her name. They were so touched by her story that they decided to gift it to her for Christmas! We were shocked! We were in the store for a brief amount of time, but that visit will leave a long-lasting impression on her and us. Thank you to "the purple shop" for creating such a wonderful Christmas memory for our family!

This is THE STORE I look forward to visiting each time I visit Blowing Rock NC. It is my favorite…read morestore in fact. From the moment I walk in I feel welcomed. The scents, the positive and uplifting music playing over the speakers, the friendly welcome from the staff, and all the beautiful items in the store, feel like home to me. The owner Sherri is the icing on the cake, her smile is pure comfort. She is always happy to help me pick out something special. Her Joy is contagious, and sincere. There are so many beautiful items in the store. Each time I go I find a little gift for a friend, a family member, and usually one for myself, and I leave with a smile on my face. Take Heart is a lovely little gem of a store. I cannot wait to return.

I love this store! Their clothes, the personal attention and it's just unique pieces you won't find…read moreanywhere else! I always get compliments on the dress I bought from there. The owner is a sweetheart and best part of all, she helps dogs in need. So it's great clothes for a great cause! They are my favorite store on the strip, I even plan on ordering from them online since I live so many states away and I regret not buying more.