My girlfriends and I were downtown last week for dinner talking about some of our favorite places…read moreto visit in the area. I mentioned how difficult it was to find a breakfast place that did not have a wait on the weekends. A lovely couple next to us introduced themselves as they were leaving the restaurant as Bill and Susan and recommended we visit the Third Day Market kitchen and bakery on Saturday morning. They spoke so highly of the place we asked if they owned it and they replied no, but that they were lucky enough to work there. We decided to follow thier advice and had breakfast. We enjoyed three different breakfast bowls and one of us chose an early lunch of turkey and avocado sandwich with the soup of the day, roasted red pepper. All meals were delicious and the service was lovely; from the girls behind the counter to our new friend Bill who was in the kitchen and brought us our order when we sat outside. The market outside of town is under some improvements that we can't wait to see when completed, and our visit was so nice we returned that afternoon to have ice cream that is brought down from the Amish in PA. The whole experience was quaint, delicious, and super friendly. We can't wait to go back!

So happy we found this place, we stopped here on the way to the Christmas tree farm with the…read morefamily. I got the Ruben and omg it was one of the best Ruben's I've ever had, I loved it so much. It was very reasonably priced and a good portion. Would definitely add this to the yearly tradition!

Worst place ever. High prices and rude people. Owner is rude to customers and staff. Surprised they…read morecan even stay in business with their prices. Definitely will not be back

This place has a little of everything. Cast iron cookware, outdoor fire pits, garden tools, etc…read moreFriendly people, with a hometown feel.

Great selection of plants, scrubs & small trees. Service is first class. Savanah & Tripp are…read moreextremely helpful, knowledgable and hard working. Check it out.

What a special little gem of a garden center that has amazing perennials and annuals and lovely…read morehome decor. They helped my daughter start her garden going above and beyond customer service. I purchased a fox glove and drove it all the home to Columbus, Ohio. I would be a Mustard Seed fan and visit often if I lived in Boone, Blowing Rock area. Follow them own instagram for pointers too!

It's time to mulch my natural areas. In the past I've purchased around 200 bags from our local…read moreLowe's Hardware and had it delivered. In addition we paid the delivery charge and then spread the mulch ourselves. Loading each bag off the pallet and then moving them to the natural area is always a huge undertaking. This year we decided to have 8 cubic yards (more than the equivalent of 200 bags) delivered by Farmers Mulch and Rock. They offer a nice variety of mulch to choose from. The mulch was delivered the next day. The driver was very considerate to ensure that he dumped the load exactly where I needed it and was careful to avoid running over my edging and keep the mulch off the grass. Since we live less than 5 miles from the store the delivery was free. I've hired someone to spread it for me this year. The cost of the mulch plus the cost to pay someone to do the job is still a couple of hundred dollars less than if I had purchased it from Lowe's in bags and had it delivered. We've purchased rock from them in the past and our experience with the delivery drivers has always been positive.

So far I've got 2 loads of recycled brick chips ($60 + tax a scoop). They've got a huge selection…read moreof mulch and rock. Good Christian folks...

If you've never stepped into this gem, you are missing out! This is a fun and whimsical place with…read morethat old-time general store feel. Although they appear to be a general store, they have everything you could ever think of. Clothing, snacks, toys, antiques, kitchen gadgets, decor, hardware, flags, collectibles, and even furniture! The employees are nice and welcoming. They are helpful when needed. The prices are very affordable and honestly could be more. There are so many good deals at Sunny Side! Bring cash and a lot of it because you are going to LOVE it here!

Fun place to shop with lots of selection and good upholstery. People are nice and helpful.read more

Wonderful people and wonderful product. The mulch is good quality and a great price!read more

After enjoying lunch, we decided to walk around the down town area to see what they had to offer…read more Fun little town with lots of shops and cafes to poke in and out of. It was my first visit to Blowing Rock, so kind of what I hoped it would be. One of the fun shops was Final Touch which offered home decor from a lot of local crafters. Prices varied a good bit, based on the items, but they had paintings, and weavings, felt art and much more. The reason for the 4 stars though, for being a real arts and crafty area, I was disappointed to see the stained glass they sold was no doubt imported. The pricing on the stained glass items was far too low for a local to have made it. As artists ourselves, I wish they had kept with the local arts theme, low prices like that take business away from local artists, and give them no chance at competing. In my mind a small town touristy town like this should promote their own citizens and artists.

Final Touches on Main Street in Blowing Rock is a unique and fun gift shop with a number of cool…read moreitems available. I really like the variety they have here and was able to find a number of gifts for people on my gift list. The staff here is very welcoming and makes sure that you have a good shopping experience.

I loved this shop. I was expecting more of a flea market booth style business but wow, I'm glad I…read morewas wrong. Plan some time to truly explore all of the unique finds. There is interesting variety of true antiques as well as vintage clothing and unique soaps. If you are in the market for a vintage raccoon coat or farm overalls, this is your shop. I was able to get plenty of pictures so you can at least get a small preview of what's inside. I can't imagine where you would find stuff like this. I love unique and quirky store and this one is very unique. It's located right before the entrance to the parkway.

We bought a very expensive bed for my teenage son, and in less than a year it broke into two pieces…read more-- he literally fell through it. This furniture is junk. Do not buy! Vaughn Bassett does not stand behind their products. When I called customer service, they said they only work with the stores and couldn't do anything for us. The store's solution was to send us a piece of wood so we could try to fix the broken lip ourselves. It's outrageous to pay this kind of money for a bed that doesn't even hold together, and then have to patch it with scrap wood. This company doesn't deserve your hard-earned money. Buy from a different brand and save yourself the headache!

shoddy drawer slides and leg construction on bureau, entertainment unit, tallboy dresser and…read morenightstand. Also purchased the headboard and mirror for bureau. Terrible customer service and generalized failure to take responsibility for substandard parts. Customer must go to third party website to purchase parts to replace the ones that have broken. Parts in question are Kenlin Rite-Trak II and CS rep told us to get a completely different part number at Swisco.com. Need to replace the front and rear plastic parts on all 17 drawers in the furniture pieces. Not happy at all!

We have gone to this farm for several years and it is always a special experience. they have acres…read moreof trees and it is not hard to find "the perfect tree", even quickly! We even arrived almost at dusk last year due to travel issues, and they were more than gracious to accommodate us in finding our trees-2 trees in 20 minutes is a record for me :)!! Even post Helene with devastating destruction in the area, they pressed on. Their employee turnover is low with some having been there decades, other seasonal workers have come back year after year. Their prices are more than reasonable, even giving you a free wreath with each tree purchased, and the trees are beautiful! From the hay ride to choose your tree, to the refreshments at the end, it is a great family outing, or just as a couple! Thank you for the memories Mistletoe Farms! See you in 2026, Lord willing!

Another year at Mistletoe Meadows and it was again wonderful. I grew up with plastic trees and as…read morean adult have always loved getting a real tree for Christmas. We've come here for years and love it. This year, they've made some changes to the flow and it seems improved. The usual things are there such as the wagon rides and the large fields of trees to choose from. The trees are tagged with colored ribbons which indicate the size and price. You pick a tree, wave someone down, and they will cut and bail it for you. Alternatively, you can also cut your own. They have a large barn area that grows a bit every year. You can get a cup of hot chocolate, hot apple cider, or a cookie for free. You also get a free small wreath with every tree, and there is a nice selection of larger wreaths and garland for purchase. After paying, you get back in your car and line up for pickup. Present your tag, and they quickly load the tree on top of your vehicle and tie it down for you. This area is rearranged and improved in efficiency compared to last year. It was quick and easy despite a busy day (Saturday after Thanksgiving) and long line. Prices go up year over year, which is unfortunate consequence of inflation. I'm glad they accept card payments and not just cash. But for the service, the quality of the trees, and the size of the farm, I don't mind the price. They are easily my favorite tree farm and are a family tradition!