Excellent selection of quality children's clothing. There is a sales this weekend that started…read moretoday 12/7. 50% off the entire inventory of the store. You have got to go. The only way we saw the sale, is the clerk was kind enough to put a sign in the front door. Picked up some great deals!

My sister-in-law and I ventured into this boutique while vacationing in Blowing Rock. I was…read moreexcited to see that the owner has quite a few Anne Vaughan Designs necklaces and earrings. After very patiently showing me everything in stock from AVD, I finally chose one necklace, and my sister-in-law chose some earrings. The owner was just delightful, and I'll definitely return to shop the next time I'm in town.

Staff welcomed me into the store which was well organized and clean. The prices weren't thrift but…read moresolid in the consignment price range. Looked like some new inventory with tags also. Great for grandparents to shop here.

Beautiful store. If you want to buy heirloom toys for your children, then this is the place to shop.read more

As small as this outlet is (fewer than 35 stores), we always enjoy shopping at Tanger Outlets when…read morevisiting Blowing Rock. We never fail to find good sales here - regardless of when we visit--and we like that the outlet is so close to the downtown area. The only store I feel is missing is Eddie Bauer. All of our other favorites, however, are here. And don't miss out on the LOFT store, which is located on the right at the main entrance. Don't miss a stop here if you're visiting BR or Boone!

I decided to visit the Shoppes on the Parkway and I was shocked at the number of retail stores…read morethat closed since my last visit there two years ago. Half of the shopping center closed.

Just ducky just opened their new location in Hendersonville North Carolina. If you were looking for…read morean incredible selection of smaller children's toys and clothing you definitely want to visit the store. Located in beautiful downtown Hendersonville just ducky fits in just perfectly!

Awesome children's store. Very cute, unique baby and children's clothes. Just moved to Main st in…read moreHendersonville. Must check it out!

So excited to have this place in East Asheville. When it comes to quality baby gear and clothes…read moreAsheville is a desert. We have what target can keep in stock and that's it. Enter The Littlest Birds! They have tons of carriers, swaddles, cloth diapers, clothing, and all sorts of gear. The best part is it's half consignment so your putting money in another parents pocket!(while reducing your footprint) Plus new premium bottles and pacifiers, organic toys/game, locally made clothing and more. The location is super convenient, just outside JC penny in the asheville mall, plenty of parking. Before you buy online or go to a big box store I would definitely call here or swing by to see if they have what you need.

Great service. Helped us with a last minute need over the phone and had everything ready to go when…read morewe arrived. Needed two items that are often hard to find.

We were on vacation in the area and it was raining; a perfect time to visit the Mast General Store!…read more We slowly walked through the entire store, picked out a handful of our favorite candies and a cold bottle of pop. We sat on the front sidewalk and watched the clouds roll by. I noticed a section of the wall at the front entrance that showed the water lines at different times in history (see picture). That is the kind of history that only an old building has seen. The people that work here are glorious! Very helpful! They made our visit that much more memorable. This is a must visit location for all ages when you are visiting the area! Most Sincerely, Dayla

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.

I love that Village Thrift is run by the local Blowing Rock Women's Club, and all items are sold…read morefor scholarships for local kids. They raised $145,000 in the 2025/2026 season, too--wow! That's even more than my local women's club raised (through donations and fundraising only) for the same period. The store is neatly organized, and the prices are great. The day I stopped in, they were having a half-off sale on their women's clothing, and I was able to find several things that I liked. They also have a variety of housewares, cookware, linens, shoes, and decor. They even have a roomy fitting room to try on clothes. Note that they don't have any men's clothing. All of their items are donated, and many were higher-end brands. I found several Loft and Talbots tops and dresses that I had to purchase. Village Thrift is also fully run by volunteers who are friendly and happy to be there. I'll definitely return the next time I'm in town!

Great thrift store in Blowing Rock. Great non-profit run by the Blowing Rock women's club, and all…read moreof the profits go to college scholarships for local students. Last year, they gave over $100,000 to about 20 students. The store is staffed by a lovely group of volunteers who take pride in making a difference. They have a wide selection of items from art to clothing, jewelry, and home goods. I found a few cute items and felt good about my purchase as well. Please stop by and help this special store continue to be a success. Thanks to the lovely ladies who helped me today, including Nancy and Melissa.