I adore this little local gem of a shop, and it is one of my go-to locations for friends and family…read morethat love to visit from out-of-town and pick up a souvenir goodie. MTN Merch stocks a sizable inventory of locally themed t-shirts, stickers (for decorating your Hydroflask, laptop, locker, or car!) soaps, candles, magnets, mugs, and my favorite - the "Goodnight Asheville" children's book. Love that the products are locally sourced, and Western North Carolina themed. The gals running the shop know our city well, and are very friendly and helpful. They have even come through with great restaurant recommendations on occasion! Prices are great, inventory and selection is varied and large, staff is wonderful!

This shop used to be in Biltmore village until the whole area was washed away in the hurricane…read more They opened downtown and carry local products made by local manufacturers and artists. The staff was very friendly and helpful. If you still need a few things for Christmas, come to the mountains and help. Everyone I talked to said they need people to come back. Not everything is open but a lot is. Come help out and get some cool stuff. My wife got some pottery that is for heating brie.

Spent some time shopping in beautiful downtown Asheville and got this new shirt. This precious…read moresilver sterling ring caught my attention and could not leave it behind. The staff was very courteous and friendly. They have a lot of cool souvenirs, artwork, jewelry madr by local artists.

The Asheville Emporium is located across from Mast General Store and featured a mix of work from…read morelocal artists. I loved the multicolored 3D printed dragons and eggs and bought them for some friends. Very fun items here.

A gorgeous little shop in the heart of downtown Asheville! The staff is incredibly kind and…read morewelcoming. You will find such fun, unique products and gifts in this cute boutique. It is an absolute joy to shop there.

This is my favorite go to when I need a unique gift or something special for a holiday. Always has…read morelocal goods so if you want a piece of Asheville, this is where you should go.

LOVED Sparky's! I was walking by and the hanging pennants immediately caught my eye. The layout is…read moresuper neat: food and drink options are right up front, a bar sits in the middle, and there's a fantastic gift shop filled with unique items in the back. I sat at the bar, and the staff was incredibly welcoming and wonderful. They had fantastic live music from a local acoustic guitar player whose selection was absolutely perfect for relaxing with a drink. They feature a full bar, an extensive beer selection, and a few frozen cocktails. They even had a special margarita menu during my visit! I highly recommend checking out their frozen drinks, the pickle martini (or the shot version), and the French 75.

I loved this spot. You can stop in to grab a beverage, shop their retail area and/or watch a game…read more The retail section is small but offers a wide range of knick knacks. Sparky's Bardega is worth checking out if you are in Asheville.

Very cool shop in downtown. They have all your necessary Asheville souvenirs. I had to grab a…read morecouple T shirts to commemorate my trip here. The gentleman working the counter was friendly and they really do have some cool stuff for everyone.

Excellent service. Black Mt friendly. Pricing and quality of merchandise was quite good.read more

Mount Inspiration is an amazing spot for outdoor wear, stickers, gifts, and so much more-…read moreeverything Asheville! Great prices, great customer service, and it is cozy and inviting. We were so glad to finally be able to check this spot out! You will love this shop! You can grab up something for the entire family in here. Mount Inspiration has a great selection of child wear, pet gear, and quality products for anyone on your list. I can stay in this sore for hours. Located in West Asheville.

Excellent shop. Owner is a hands on man! staff is knowledgeable and friendly. You can tell that…read morethis staff respects their Owner/CEO Evans and they all walk the walk! We appreciated our experience here and at the Boulder, Colorado location! Thanks a ton!!

This place was a beehive of enjoyment!!!! The shop was quaint and offered an array of honey and…read morehoney paraphernalia. I was able to find my favorite, Tupelo....Mmmm good. We found the place while globetrotting through Ashville, and I am a lover of teas with honey. Unfortunately no New Zealand based honey products. The staff was friendly and offered samples of all the products offered.

I had the best time at Asheville Bee Charmer. Some of my girls and I stopped by here after lunch on…read moremy Bach. We came here because my Yelp bestie and her husband love the sourwood honey. We were all excited to check this honey store out. In the back they have a very cool tasting table. There are over ten different kinds of honey to try. I loved that you could taste test things before making purchases. It was awesome to see how different each one tasted. My group and I had a blast here. They had everything from bottles of honey, honey sticks, bee pollen, honey supplies, and more. I ended up buying a beautiful bottle of the sourwood and a few honey sticks in fireweed and meadowfoam. The honey is both local and from other states too! The staff is beyond friendly. I highly recommend making a stop to check this charming shop out.

We stopped at the gatehouse after exiting the Biltmore estate. It was during Christmas time and the…read moreseasonal displays were very nice. The shop is filled with home goods, ornaments and Biltmore related items but the whole atmosphere came off as quite pretentious to me and the prices reflected that. I did find an adorable little plushie gargoyle that I thought my niece would love but based on my overall experience, I decided against spending any of my hard-earned money here. The staff was technically welcoming but not in a warm or genuine way. I felt like I was being more closely observed than assisted and the older, stiffer employees created an uncomfortable environment. After looking around upstairs, I came down and started perusing the shelves but as soon as I looked up from what I was doing and a staff member saw me she said " your husband is in the restroom". I don't know if that comes off as weird in writing as it felt in person. I didn't ask where my husband was and I wasn't looking for him. I don't know if it was because he was the only non-white person I saw while we were there, but it didn't give the feeling that they were trying to be helpful. The shop is somewhat visually appealing but overpriced overall and definitely lacking the warmth that would make it a place I would ever return to.

Helpful service and great items. Can't wait to come back. They also even answer the phone and are…read morepatient while answering questions. True hospitality.

Instant Karma is a total vibe…read more They have a plethora of metaphysical treasures for you to select from--candles, garments, accessories, handbags, tapestries, posters, a whole wall of incense, pipes, jewelry, rocks, crystals, gems, local artwork and more. The merchandise selection is one of my favorites but the staff is the reason why I love coming here. They also have a highly rated tarot reader.

We are from out of town...and this place is special. Great selection. Incredibly kind staff. They…read morewere so personable I didn't want to leave! Which is rare for me. The prices are on point, if not on the more affordable side. They had crystals for $0.50 - $1.00 (not all of them obviously) but the majority of the more "expensive" ones were like $3-6. We will definitely be back!

Delicious and nice staff Prompt service and conveniently located ...will be back soonread more

Such a neat little store. So many fun trinkets and paintings, jewelry, etc. Fun to browse and treat…read moreyourself to a gift of maybe someone in your life deserves a little something.