Enjoyed this place. Lots of fun decorations. The place is huge. Has all kinds of craft…read moresupplies.

Pottery, home decor, fabric, silk flowers, etc. The ladies were really liking this place. Check out…read moreRoscoe the dog, behind the counter. He came walking through the parking lot, and went to the front door, and a lady opened the door, and said, "Hello Roscoe", and Roscoe went behind the counter to lay on his blanket.

great antique store with thousands of sometimes unique items. the store owner and help are pleasant…read moreto deal with. prices are generally affordable and reasonable.

This antiques place is in Trade, NC - part of the Pisgah National Forest. There are roughly 6 car…read morespots up front and the lazy guy at the front desk did not even make an effort to say 'hello!'. This is a large indoor collection of old tools, signs, duplicate magazines, fudge, furniture and carpets. Locked items are in small glass vitrines, which do not allow you to even look at anything. No greeting. No A/C. There was 1 couple browsing in the whole shop! Rebel review: 4 star overpriced, but big

After driving by a few times on the way to our cabin we decided we needed to stop in before we…read moreheaded home. The sign said closed (they didn't open for another hour) but local artist (and owner!) Scot Mauldin was inside and came out and welcomed us in. Scot gave us a quick overview of what they do there and showed us some of the work that was in progress. This is such an awesome creative space and the artwork was just incredible. We bought a stoneware mug and small barn quilt to bring back to our home in Florida. They are open set hours on the weekends and by appointment Monday-Friday. We will plan for our next trip to stop in and create something with Scot!

Value and service was great. Went there with a party and had a great time. Owner was very kind and…read morehelpful.

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!!!

Glad spring is a town of not much, and I've never really had a desire to visit it. A few months…read moreago, I was searching the area for clothing stores and found Fiddlehead on Facebook. Recently, they expanded services by adding on to the store with a full spa. So when it was posted that openings were available on a Saturday for a massage-- I booked. I'm the kind of girl who doesn't treat myself too often to self care- although I know I would benefit from it. So when I do take the time, I want the experience to be top notch. The location of Fiddlehead is in a town square that doesn't look like it gets very busy. The shop lays on the corner next to a hardware store that also sells fishing supplies. Walking in, the spa is warm and inviting. Soft music leaks from the hidden treatment rooms and gives the ambiance that is needed to feel at home. Clothing racks line in between the rooms, which give the waiting customer a nice browsing opportunity while you wait. The back has a salon area that's waiting to be filled with stylists.. the owner told me she hopes to hire soon since the demand is very high. (Contact her if you know someone looking!) Now the treatment... I got a 60 min unclothed massage.. and they offer clothes for those who are shy to be undressed. However the massage man (I missed his name..) is very professional and makes sure the drape is properly adjusted. I prefer skin to skin contact for maximum warmth, but it's nice to offer it both ways. The massage man is GOOD. He gives enough pressure to alleviate any knots but not so much that it's painful. He is an expert at locating every possible source of pent up stress and relieving it. I had a knot in my wrist (which I didn't know about..) and he managed it with oscillations and depth. After the massage, I was given a chance to try the red light therapy bed for free. It reminds me of a tanning bed, without the harmful UVA lights. Waves crashing are played while you relax and I fell asleep several times. It was ultimately very refreshing and rejuvenating. Red light promotes cell production, collagen restoration, inflammation in the body and to help cure the seasonal depression. Beautiful place, with skilled hands and great treatment options. I will definitely be back for more!

I have been going to fiddlehead for red light therapy for awhile now. I have a chronic pain…read morecondition and the red light helps it. Also, my skin has never looked better. They recently started offering massage services, and the massage therapist, David, is a magician! He gives the right an mount of pressure (therapeutic but not to hard) and knows how to find every little hidden knot to work them out. I have myofascial pain syndrome, with resultant trigger points, and he is amazing at working out those knots.

Janet's shop is so much more than it's name. She is so talented and can create anything you need…read morefor a fair price. She loves custom orders!

If you need something special and unique, Janet at The Sample Store is the one to see. Janet is a…read moretalented artist who is a gem in this community. If it is possible, she will create whatever you need whether it be for a wedding or babyish or Christmas or any situation. She works hard and is extremely fair to everyone. Janet is a beloved businesswoman in this community because she has earned the respect of it through her hard work, generosity, fairness, and multi talented abilities. Go see her and you won't be let down.

Interesting items / love supporting local artists. This is a wonderful place to find gifts.read more

Adorable shop! I purchased a beautiful pair of beaded earrings. I will return the next visit to…read moreBoone

Love love love The Bee! Their service is great. They have great classes. The inventory is amazing…read more Just sad it's so far from me.

The best service. I bought 2 sewing. Machines from them. One for me and one for my daughter. We…read moreboth LOVE THEM. PFAFF is a great machine No trouble. We had them about 6months. Thank you SEWING BEE. Randal

I can't say enough good things about A Likely Yarn! When I messaged them about having my daughter's…read more11th birthday party there, they jumped into action and put together a lovely party package for her and her friends that was tailored for them. I really appreciate all the thought and effort that went into creating my daughter's wish of having a Yarn themed birthday party. Our teachers, Maddie and Candi were fantastic hosts and worked with each girl individually. Thanks again! What a great day!

We were traveling from DC back home to NC and stopped at this shop. It's adorable! Close to the…read moreinterstate and easy to find. Plenty of parking. Cute town too if you were going to stop somewhere for lunch. So there is a lot of yarn to choose from, really cute notions/stitch markers and project bags (adorable), good selection of amigurumi yarn too. There is a local dyer who supplies the store with her yarn and her color sense is gorgeous! The employees were very nice and helpful but they have no problem letting you just look around until that souvenir yarn starts telling you to "take me home" :). I think it will be a regular pit stop for me when we head north again :).

I recently stopped at this artisans Market since it was open on a monday. The store is pretty…read morecomprehensive and features great one of a kind items that you can't find anywhere else. We found a lot of great kitchenware and even some quilts that we were interested in too. Staff here was very friendly and knowledgeable about all the booths and the artists. Prices here are most likely Sky High but they do have great events that are worth checking out too that are advertised inside the store or online.

Great selection of items created by local artists priced reasonably. Make this the first selection…read moreof places to visit in Abingdon Virginia.