Fantastic store and service. With little shops like this in Arnold, it makes it a great place to…read morestop by every time we go to our cabin. Always a fun place to visit and the owner is one of the nicest people you can meet in the area. Give the place a try.

Great store I love their olive oil! Lots of cute decorator items! I love the bear's adventures…read moreduring the winter.

We had such a great time at this antique shop in downtown Sonora! It's not just antiques --…read moredownstairs they've got an underground area filled with books and cozy chairs where you can sit and read for a while. The lady at the counter was super nice and even let my kids each pick out a sticker, which totally made their day! They also serve ice cream, which was a perfect surprise -- we got two kid-sized scoops (rainbow sherbet and strawberry), and my kids were all smiles.

They have a cool underground library! Definitely check it out! I see that they icecream and…read moresomething else but don't know where to order or start lol

Serena had been so helpful, answering all of our questions and going above and beyond to take care…read moreof us. THANK YOU!

Definitely one of the best antique peddler market in this area! You can find ANYTHING you could…read morewant here. I love how they have everything divided up between the vendors so it is very organized and the prices are fair. Some vendors had discounts and everything was very clearly marked so you knew exactly what you were going to pay. The lady who runs the store is very nice and informative!

Life without creative expression is stifling. Human beings have the need to be creative in…read morewhatever outlet that might be. While I am not artistic, I certainly appreciate artistic expression. I enjoy visiting museums, art galleries and art studios. I am in awe when I view many of the amazing works created by the artists. Thankfully, Murphys has its share of art galleries where one can go to appreciate a variety of creations. The newest one to open is Independent. The store is a working studio for the owner. It is also a retail location where customers can purchase paintings, woodwork, children's clothing, soy candles, ceramics and glass work. Most of the art is produced locally. Independent also carries art supplies so you can let your creativity flow. I feel it is so important to support our creative artists. They create beautiful pieces of art in so many forms for us to enjoy. So, if you ever have one of those days when you can't think of anything to do, go visit an art gallery and support the artists. Happy viewing!

This shop is so cute! They have a lot of locally made items and some other hand made items from…read morethis region. The lady who was working was really nice and conversational while we were browsing. They have a selection of some really dainty and pretty jewelry like this ring I bought and now love! Prices were great for the quality!

Beautiful jewelry, some hand made others more commercially made. Reasonable prices, good supply…read more Super cute gifts including lots of bears, neat sweatshirts and t shirts, windmills, placemats coasters and more. Lovely lovely store, great customer service, excellent prices.

Road trip adventure stop: I was driving on highway 88 just taking a leisurely drive. The large…read morewooden carved bears adorning the log cabin gift shop caught my eye. So off I went. There are actually 3 shops. (1) gift shop. I was anticipating a kitschy roadside gift shop. But I was pleasantly surprised They sell artisan women supported clothes, styles are bohemian meets California style (blouses $24+). Styles are modern with classics timeless touches. They sell artisan crafted jewelry. I adored several necklace and earring sets and they were price around the $27+. They also had handcrafted wooden walking sticks $19+, local crafted wind chimes, garden wall art, wooden crafted boxes, Black Bear Decor figurines...which I think are adorable, glass blown art trinket plate/borks (crafted in the USA starting at $8, soaps/lotions, candles, T-shirt's, mugs $10+, etc The interior was nicely decorated in a tasteful cabin style. The associate was great. She was welcoming, fun to talk with, and so darn knowledgable about the merchandise. (2) Garden Area. Get this...they also have a garden area. However it was closed when I got there. But I was able to look at the small entry garden between the buildings. It was compact and small. Just enough room to display some merchandise...local crafted garden art...wall hangings, wind chimes, and spinners. Also on display were several large custom hand crafted bear sculptures. (3) Furniture Store. The other shop specialized in beautiful high quality aspen and pine furniture( Bedroom furniture and living room pieces.). Quality material and handcrafted dovetailed work with artisan touches. They have small decor pieces also. You can pay 50% at time of purchase and the rest at delivery or pickup. Pieces are from an American factory and can be custom ordered.

Cute local bookstore with a really nice selection of books, plus a small toy section that's great…read moreif you have kids. I always love browsing here. That said, the customer service has been consistently disappointing. Every time I've visited, the staff has come across as cold and unwelcoming. A little friendliness would go a long way in making this place feel as inviting as it looks.

Mountain Bookshop is a cute little bookstore in Tuolumne. My friend and I stopped in today while…read moreshopping in the area and I'm so glad we did. The inside was pretty big with adult books in the middle, children's book on one side and crafts on the other - such as yarn, ribbons and even greeting cards. They also sold lotions, soaps and lots of book accessories. Staff kept to themselves and didn't really ask if we needed assistance finding books which I thought was odd, but they weren't necessarily unfriendly either. The few books I looked at, seemed to sell for face value and nothing was marked up or down. Overall, I thought it was a nice store and would stop in for another visit the next time I'm in town. Check them out!

If you're looking for beautiful, high-quality, handcrafted furniture, you absolutely need to check…read moreout Water Street Antique Warehouse. This is not your typical IKEA or Pottery Barn style furniture. Everything here feels unique, solid, and incredibly well made. The pieces are truly special. Solid wood, thoughtfully crafted, and full of character. You can tell the difference the moment you see and touch the furniture. These are the kinds of pieces that elevate your home and last for years. We love this place. I've purchased multiple pieces from them already and will definitely keep going back. They have so many amazing items throughout the warehouse that you could spend hours looking around and still discover something new. If you want furniture that is unique, luxurious, and built to last, Water Street Antique Warehouse is a must visit.

Water Street Antiques Warehouse is roughly 50,000 square feet filled with lots of wood furniture…read more Rows and rows of unique, quality pieces. Dining tables, chairs, stools, buffet, glass cabinets, amours, dressers, night stands, bookcases, desks, benches, decorative statement doors, mirrors, and so much more. All items are clearly priced. The furniture is made of real wood. No MDF, plywood or veneer. The prices are not outrageously expensive but not cheap either. The warehouse is in Jackson, CA. You can also check 'em out online. Waterstreetantiques.com. Plus they have over 40 years of making custom dining tables. You pick the type of wood, leg style, stain, and distress styling. They make it on-site in their workshop. If you come to the warehouse, another neat feature is that pieces of the Berlin Wall are displayed. How cool is that?!? Very. Totally mind boggling historical item with so much meaning.

The gentleman that was running the art gallery was very personable and friendly. I enjoyed several…read moreof the art pieces! I didn't want to take too many photos, as I wasn't sure how each artist would feel about that. There are over 100 artists, he said. Therefore, I restrained myself. However, I took a photo of this little guy as we walked in and I love how he created a shadow behind him! There was a nice selection of art to choose from. They were unique and beautiful, each in their own way. There was birdhouses made of wine corks and little copper roofs, and some made only of corks! There was a darling little caterpillar card, obviously created by hand, appeared to be painted, and was of good value, in my opinion. It was around three dollars. If we were in the area again, I would probably stop in again.

Pinecrest Gallery is one of my favorite places to visit while in Tuolumne County. The gallery sells…read morea variety of beautiful stained glass creations, gifts, and art work including prints and note cards all representing the Sierra Nevada.