I love this store. The people in this store were wonderful to work with, super friendly and…read morehelpful. The best brands and great selection. I wish they were close to Wilmington we would go all the time.

This shop used to be my guy's favorite shop when he lived in the area…read more It was my first time into a mountain sports shop, so while my guy and one of the staff talked and apparently reminisced, I looked at the photos, at the merchandise and everything inside. There is SO much stuff to look at. There are so many different levels of gear. For me it was overwhelming.

Always love checking out Mast General Stores! This one is a two story store with so many wonderful…read morethings to look at. One nice perk of this location is that it offers one of the only public restrooms available in downtown Asheville. The staff were very kind and the store was looking great.

I love a general store, and Mast General Store is a good one. They've amassed so many goods -- and…read moreit's on two levels. There's clothing, decorations, foodstuffs, barrels of candy, toys, souvenirs... I spent so much time on the first floor I didn't even go down to the lower level so I have no idea what's even down there. I even bought some clothes -- what I will now refer to as my Pioneer Woman outfit -- totally not my style but so soft and comfortable. Bring the whole family -- the kids will enjoy the large toy and candy section -- and I didn't even look at the large Mast-branded jams, jellies and jarred food section because I wouldn't be able to fit them in my suitcase. Definitely make this a stop on your AVL trip.

My wife and I were visiting the Asheville area to do some training hikes in preparation for her…read moreclimbing Kilimanjaro. She was wanting to look at a couple of pieces of gear, so we stopped at Second Gear. Fairly quickly we were approached by April who offered to help us. She was super friendly and seemed genuinely more interested is being helpful than making a sale. She also said, "I've only worked here two months, so if we run into something I don't know I will get help from someone who can answer any question we have. Which we found refreshingly honest. she eventually got hep from another staff member and they answered all our question. We loved this store and the amazing help we received! my wife wound up finding exactly what she wanted, and because they were so patient, she very confident in her purchase.

Had a great experience at Second Gear. Found a great pair of hiking pants, a belt, a name-brand…read morewaist pack, and MTB shoes in good condition. The MTB shoes were priced about half retail price. Huge selection and easier than buying used online!

Love this store. It used to be near earthfare but they have since moved locations. And snazzed it…read moreup. This location is a bit touristy for me but the store is a s clean, organized and friendly as always. They have taken the hardcore outdoor gear supplies down a knotch or two to make space for the things downtown visitors would live (in my opinion) as they have many more candles and stickers. They still have a decent shoe collection, quality clothing and some nice basic camping and glamping supplies. They also carry jewelry and other Knick knacks. People working are always super friendly.

I was looking for some water shoes so I could go chasing some waterfalls while I was in the…read moreAsheville area and came across this store while walking down the street. I thought I would see if they had any deals and the helpful lady pointed me toward some Keen shoes that were 40% off! I got the last pair and saved $40 so I cannot complain. The store had a lot of merchandise for your outdoor needs and the team working there was friendly and helpful. I am a fan.

alex and david are great! gave me all the advice i needed on a new daily carry and got me in and…read moreout in a timely manner.

Picked up everything I needed for my kid to enjoy his fishing trip in one stop. He slayed 'em, and…read moreit didn't "completely" break the bank to acquire mid-range rods and reels with premium Panther Martin tackle, a premium Plano backpack tackle box, and just a couple accessories.

I love this REI store! I went there today needing to restring my tent poles. I had watched the…read morevideos, but felt very apprehensive to do it on my own. Andre showed me how to do it and helped me when I got stuck. I feel so empowered having mostly done it by myself (with a lot of help and encouragement from Andre). Thank you!

Well, I can NOT believe this is how REI is, especially in the times we face today…read more Pretty morning....Just perfect. I was cycling up as I usually do into Biltmore Plaza and I come up through the back. I had some trash with me I needed to toss, and so I went to the bins and to my surprise there was a really nice camping chair! TOSSED!! WOW! But no. Agased, I couldn't believe that this chair, a good chair, had been sliced up before getting tossed to the trash. SERIOUSLY! Is REI so Snot nosed- high brow-self righteous-full of themselves that they lack any sense of compassion, thoughtfulness to man, are a desire to be different and kind for maybe, on the off chance(which is unlikely around here), that some soul(not an addict or psychologically retraine), stump upon a find that truly made their day. At the VERY LEAST!!!!.....Donate it. People need some help right now. Not the store of the Privledged self inflated-egotistical-my sh$t dont stink- "who cares about anyone not in the club"-Channel and Versace disregard for simple, kind gestures. Im sooo disappointed in you REI! I Belived you stood better!

Super friendly staff, outdoor space, and affordable drinks. Sometimes if you're lucky, there's even…read morelive music. Oh, and water. But honestly it's the French broad so that's a little questionable. Have not tried their actual guided tours or equipment rental. I can't believe I've been to hominy creek so many times and had no idea this place existed. What an oasis. Especially for summer months. On the weekends, it gets pretty busy with happy dogs and kids. They have their own food truck and they had some live music on Saturday. The food truck people were super nice, and they had a ton of vegetarian and vegan options. The bar has a lot of options for beer. Non-beer drinkers too. Surprising number for a small little shack. Lots of picnic tables to sit at and enjoy the weather. Little beach area and all within walking distance. Parking can get a little rough so be mindful.

Great people here that will take care of your outdoor needs and where rental equipment is available…read morefor outdoor activities. Asheville is a fave of mine for food, beer and outdoorsy fun. French Broad Outfitters has you covered whether its hiking, tubing, or kayaking. Super helpful staff too! My family rented kayaks for the day and set out for the French Broad River. Staff took us by bus to our site to begin our roughly two hour adventure. You finish where you start. That's easier said than done if the river is running fast. Again staff is there to help all the way. I would do this again and highly recommend.

Date of visit: September 18, 2024…read more One of the many wonderful shops at the Biltmore Village, this one had a focus on clothing, but still offered a variety of other items at various price points. Since I am definitely on the lower end of the income spectrum of those who peruse this store, I didn't spend a ton of time looking at the Biltmore-stamped or "inspired" clothing items. Instead I found a jar of pumpkin butter to bring back for a friend as a souvenir as well as a lovely Biltmore shot glass for a friend that collects shot glasses but also is a realtor, so the picture of America's Largest House was naturally a big hit when I brought it home!

Antler Hill Outfitters sells a variety of products from Biltmore souvenirs to books to outdoor…read moreapparel to children's items. The service is friendly and the store may have items you are looking for. The products tend to be nice quality so the prices are on the higher side.

My friends and I recently traveled to Rosman to float down the French Broad River. We have floated…read morewith Headwaters Outfitters in the past and knew we were going to have a great experience. The staff is welcoming as soon as you enter the store. They helped us pick the right dry packs for our phones and we were able to purchase other gifts as well. The safety instructions and map were very helpful and the float took us a little more than 90 minutes. A warm welcome greeted us as we reached the end of our float. We loaded the bus and headed back to the starting point. I love this float because we were the only ones on the river. There was no packing of people onto the bus and unloading with a slew of others with their tubes. We had the river to ourselves and we loved it. Along the way, we were welcomed by a gentleman sitting on a porch singing a song about people floating on the river. It was memorable. As was the trip. Great time, Headwaters! We will see you again!

One of my favorite places to stop and explore. They offer different water activities that you can…read moredo on the river - if you haven't tubed or kayaked the river up here, I highly recommend. It's also always a nice surprise to see a coffee truck in their parking lot! The staff is very friendly here and they have public restrooms.

Looking at the previous reviews, this has never been my experience at this location. The service…read morehas always been top notch. The selection has always been terrific. As far as value, prices are going up everywhere. We've been completely happy with this store and we are local and go there often.

WORST store I've ever been to! The management is trashy and extremely rude (Emmer, Jen, Matt H) not…read moreto mention their bratty employees! This store is a complete mess. Walking in felt like stepping into a place that has completely given up on basic standards. The shelves were disorganized, sizes were missing everywhere, and the overall store looked like nobody bothered to maintain it. Trying to get help was just as frustrating. Employees were either nowhere to be found or seemed totally uninterested in doing their job. When you finally get someone's attention, the help you get is minimal at best. It's honestly shocking how little effort seems to go into customer service here. The prices are also way too high for what you get. A lot of the products look average at best, yet they're priced like top-tier gear. For a store that's supposed to specialize in sports equipment, the experience feels lazy and poorly managed. There are far better places to shop where the store is organized, the staff actually help you, and the prices make sense. After this visit, I have zero reason to ever come back.