Hobby Lobby has always taken a stand as a Christian company. I traveled to another town to…read morepurchase some Christmas Cards that convey the true meaning of Christmas. There is not One!! I'm disappointed that you made this choice to miss the opportunity to spread the gospel by way of selling quality cards. I can probably do better at Walmart! Maybe next year someone will make a better decision.

Love this store. Always clean and well lit, nice selection of fabrics, yarns and other craft stuff,…read moreas well as seasonal and themed decoration pieces, at good prices. There seems to be a chronic shortage of staff, but the ones I have encountered there are always helpful. Convenient location with lots of parking.

I all about the pottery and was thrilled to see some local artists represented. They had a little…read moreof everything between all the shops. Candles, jewelry, clothing and more. Any kind of gift or treasure you could want! Prices were fair, I snagged a couple of Christmas gifts!

I went in Artwalk today with a couple of friends. One of my friends wanted to see if a sweater on…read moredisplay was available in her size. She asked a clerk and was told that the sweater on display was the only one available. As the clerk did not offer further assistance, I reached up to undrape the sweater from a t-shirt so that my friend could try it on. When I did so, the clerk came running across the store screeching, "Don't mess up my display!" I'm sorry, but I thought the purpose of a store that sells clothing was to entice customers to come in, try on the merchandise, and then buy it. If that's the case, someone should educate the clerk with the abrasive customer service skills. I will NEVER return to this store!

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!!!

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

We have visited other locations, but this one was nice because we were able to bring our dog inside…read morewith us! There is clothing, kids stuff, candy, and outdoor gear. We picked up cowtail candy and ate some pieces on the spot. They are kid and pet friendly and a nice spot to come in and walk around in.

I think the new owners are taking the store in the right direction and I really like the changes I…read morehave seen. I have had a lot of great interactions with them, and am optimistic about the store's future. New layout is much better. It's still a small space so their ability to play larger games and their selection is limited, but they are doing a great job with service and their prices are more reasonable than what I previously encountered.

Took my boyfriend to Dragon's Den after seeing a billboard for it on the highway. The place was a…read morelittle hard to find in a strip mall-esque location in Boone off a frontage road, but the GPS did take me right there. Overall, the store is a little small, but they were able to make really good use of the limited amount of space made available to them We stopped in close to store close, and it appeared we were the only guests at the shop during that time. One or two employees appeared to be there (playing a game with each other and customers, but still very welcoming and attentive to us and our needs) and two other presumably regulars were hanging out, as well. The one person working that evening had no problem getting up and looking for our requests (Tasha's Cauldren of Everything for DnD and Volo's Guide to Monsters) on the floor and in the back room and found it with no issue. He was clearly very knowledgable on all topics, including quickly and accurately speaking to what they had or didn't have in store. In asking his help for this review, my boyfriend described Dragon's Den as "what you might expect from a local gaming shop." While I am not 100% what that means, I guess I get the gist. The store had a wall with some small shelves of board games, a good variety of rulebooks for TTRPGs, miniatures, a small but interesting comic selection, and tables for playing. For those living in the Boone community, there appeared to be a lot of signs and ads right upon entering about upcoming games or events at the shop or in town. I enjoyed my time here and will definitely be back, but I would say this is not a store for people without specific interests in these types of games (aka me) or looking for specific items, as the "other" stuff (i.e., generic board games) is rather limited (which is fine). .

We planned this as part of our trip through banner elk. When we arrived there was no sign, no…read moreposted hours, and no one there. There were, what appeared to be, items in the window for sale. We went around to the back and there was a sign that said closed. I was answered, and I appreciate your response. I have increased my stars to 4. Thank you!

We always love to browse to find something for our home. There are so many fun and exciting things…read moreto buy each time we go. We are glad you opened back up after Helene.

Right next door to Mast General's original store, this shop is filled with handmade arts! This was…read morelike a toy store to me! I spent this vacation collecting various pottery pieces and both several from this fabulous shop! I had bought a mug at another shop- an artist I had seen a couple times in other shops and I was delighted to see her works here as well. Prices here are slightly less than the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge- so you can save a little. Support small businesses, and artists!

Located next to Mast's flagship store in Villa Crucis, Rivercross is a must-visit. Rivercross…read morefeatures pottery, jewelry, and other gifts from local (NC and surrounding) crafters. I saw several displays from potters I've seen at local craft shows, and their selection is just fantastic. Their prices are what you would expect from a specialty store, but I lucked out on a 20% off sale during a holiday weekend. I'll definitely return the next time I'm in town to visit Mast!

I'm so glad to have found this delightful store! They opened in early May 2021, and are located…read morenext to the Blue Deer on Main ice cream store. I made a beeline straight for the jewelry, and found several lovely Meghan Browne necklaces for very reasonable prices that I had to purchase. They also have a variety of household decor, candles, etc. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and I'll definitely return!