Great thrift shop! Elaine is the backbone to this shop! Many kudos to all her hard work! I always…read morefind something on each visit. Prices are awesome and thrift shop worthy!

The best prices in the town. The shop offers clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry, toys, seasonal…read moreitems, books, knick knacks, some sporting goods. This is my favorite shop. Very good prices in a neat and clean shop. It seems to be operated by volunteers who are very nice and friendly (except for one older shooter lady...always one!) Most employees are older and are so kind and helpful, they really keep the place clean and organized. I can not find any website for the store but it's there and it's a great little shop. They also have two bins out front of free clothing and a rack usually with free books and videos.

Let me start by saying the staff here is great. Very nice, very helpful. BUT...they have some of…read morethe most overpriced items I have ever seen in a Goodwill. They price things as if they were an antique store and not a thrift shop that gets their inventory for free. They already ask you to "round up" your "donation" when you check out...and have zero problem charging almost retail on any item that might be collectible. The point of a Goodwill is to find a deal. You won't find one in Sylva. You are better off on eBay. Truth.

"Shoppe"....yes, you read it right! And although most items in a Goodwill have been pre-owned, that…read moredoesn't mean they are from the Middle Ages. Quite the contrary, actually. You never know what treasures lie inside a Goodwill, so get diggin'. This location is very new. It opened in December of 2015. It is clean and well organized. I did not have to stand on tiptoe to get to scarves. Shoes were not a jumbled mess. Everything was tangible. I scored new dishes from Target, a Gap sweat jacket for my kid, and an H&M scarf for my other kid, but I am hoping that she does not wear it for six months so I can rightfully claim it. We also got a cocktail glass and a framed pic of a unicorn. That picture now graces my living room. The employees here are so nice! An employee told me that the local college students donate wonderful items. I saw a great selection of books, come to think of it. I like the fact that this location is a true "shoppe"- small, not crammed, and not overwhelmed with too many items. You can pop in and pop out, even just for kicks. And even though a fellow patron decided to block me from potential finds with her strategically placed cart, fellow competitive moms do not abound here. Relax, reuse. If you got that certain je ne sais quoi but want more, then this is the place for you. (Monday through Saturday: Nine to eight. Sunday: One to six.)

This store is AMAZING!!!! The owners are incredibly kind and great to talk to. There are all kinds…read moreof finds in this store. I highly recommend trying the soap bars, if there are still some left!!! They have clothes, beauty designs, jewelry, home decor, and all other kinds of things! I absolutely love this store.

Great selection of items, women's clothes in particular. Fair prices! The staff is super-friendly…read moreand we like that they support local service organizations. Definitely stop by!

High end thrift store with very moderate prices. It's a non profit location for MountainProjects…read moreorganization. I really enjoy this place. It's extremely clean!! It doesn't have the thrift feel very much at all. It has very nice clothing, shoes, and accessories. A back room with housewares and linens, books, games, seasonal, and small appliances. I have found several great deals on some older collectibles. They also have a display case with some very special finds and jewelry. The clothing is so clean and in excellent condition. The entire setup is very well organized and neat. I recommend this location. They also have a "punch card" for frequent buyers. Come check them out for sure! *I don't not think that they have public restrooms

TBC is a thrift store that supports women with problems- whether it be substance abuse, past…read morefamilial abuse, or emotional issues. I love the fact that its focus is women. TBC has petite to plus sizes for women and juniors. Clothes are arranged by category and size. I saw beautiful stuff! Make sure to check your picks before purchase. You can try them on in the bathroom/dressing room. Do not let that turn you off- it is very clean. TBC also has shoes, scarves, jewelry, belts, bags, and a smaller room dedicated to knickknacks, men's clothing, and books. My husband found a nice pair of Haggar pants for one buck, yes one buck! Ronni found a "Betty and Veronica" mini-comic. The volunteer there was very sweet. She told us that anything with an "April" tag was one buck. We went at the very end of May, and of course I was picking stuff with "June" tags. Thus, we spent three bucks per item. I like this place, as I can just focus on myself and my older daughter. It is not huge. It is not overwhelming. Donations are accepted whenever the store is open. I saw at least eight filled kitchen-sized trash bags that someone had dropped off, so keep that in mind. Donations are tax deductible. Volunteers are always needed. Check out their Facebook page to see their stuff. If you go, they are in the West Sylva plaza, right near "Harold's". Monday through Friday: ten to five; Saturday: ten to three. Sunday is a day of rest. Go to support female empowerment!

In the top 4 of thrift shops in my honest opinion. It's a small shop but chocked full of very nice…read moreclothing, shoes, and accessories. The staff is extremely nice and always talkative and friendly.

I too love Roses and have been going here since I was a small child. They are one of my favorite…read morestores and have good reasonable prices. I know that a lot of Roses have been closed- I would like to see the company invest a little in the renovation of this really valuable store in my hometown. My daughter is seven and also loves shopping here. It is really nice to go into a store and I'm able to afford stylish and cute clothing for her. The shoe selection is not as strong as it used to be but Roses is a great place for Children's clothes. Also Roses has a really nice Plus Size Selection and I've been able to find stylish and trendy clothing for myself as well. Many Thanks for Roses!

This is my favorite store! I love Roses. I have been going here since I was a child which was way…read morebefore Walmart came to town. It has a huge parking lot with a lot of handicap parking. The small shopping center has bowling, pawn shop, escape room, thrift store, post office, a Chinese restaurant. This is not a "name brand" store but more of a "dollar department store". This is the best place and best price to get dog supplies ($5 dog beds!), comforter sets (I don't recommend the sheets so much but the bedding is great!), bath/kitchen/beach towels, window treatments, and household decor. They also carry clothing in all sizes for all age groups. The quality of the clothing is moderately well and the price is great! They carry cleaning products, kitchen supplies, health and beauty items, canned/dry snacks and groceries, tons of candy, OTC medication, small appliances, toys, and seasonal items and decor. They are constantly getting in new merchandise each week. The staff is really sweet and efficient. If you are not interested in supporting the "big box chain stores" then give Roses a try!

The underground is a super cool place to visit in downtown Sylva!!!…read more Downstairs they have a nice variety of records from modern day musicians as well as the classics and oldies. There is a cute dog down there too. They also have antique type trinkets and decorations as well as thrift store type of clothing, which is nice. Some of the T shirts are newer. Upstairs there are a lot of cool things to see. There are old tools, mannequins... just your typical/unique antique store finds. The workers upstairs and downstairs are both friendly conversationalists who are proud to offer their selection of goods to the community. The prices on every item are very reasonable. Great place to come check out, over all!

The best vintage store of all time! Such terrific stock in the store. Jeans, funky home items and…read morekitch NICE PEOPLE TOO!!! A++

The Museum of the American House Cat is one of those stops that feels both interesting and quirky…read morein the best possible way, the kind of place that you pull into on a whim and walk out of smiling because it exists at all. The collection is a tight little maze of memorabilia, artwork, toys, signage and all the odd bits of feline history someone loved enough to gather, and we were through it in less than twenty minutes which honestly would have been quicker except Oliver the tabby, one of the resident cats, decided that we were worth his time. He let us pet him a bit and that small moment of cat diplomacy ended up being almost as memorable as anything in the cases. I kept thinking about a similar museum I visited near Gettysburg that was all about elephants. A fun comparison because I do not have elephants as pets and the emotional connection is of course different. Cats are part of daily life for so many people and that makes this place feel more personal and more playful. The displays are charming without trying to be anything grander than what they are and that honesty makes it work. As a break from driving through the North Carolina mountains, this was exactly the kind of distraction I hope for on a road trip, something small and strange and delightful that reminds you why detours are worth taking. I am genuinely pleased we swung off the main route for it because it added a little spark to the day and gave us a story to carry forward, and sometimes that is all you want from a roadside museum dedicated to the creatures who rule our homes. [Review 455 of 2026 - 4587 in North Carolina - 25638 overall]

Definitely worth a stop if you are a fan of cats! Even my boyfriend's parents (who are dog people)…read morethought it was interesting. This small museum is absolutely packed with cat collectibles, sorted by theme (clocks, Halloween, music, etc.) There is even a mummified cat from Egypt. My favorite thing was the carousel with the various cat figures on it. Well, my REAL favorite thing was the couple of kitties running around wanting pets! The museum supports the cage-free, no-kill shelter, Catman2 Shelter, so pay your $10 entry fee, pick up some goodies in the gift shop, and know that it's benefitting a good cause.