Coffee and gelato? Yes, please! The passion fruit gelato is absolutely out of this world, and the…read moremaple pancake latte was truly a work of art. Their menu is full of tempting flavors, and they even offer non-coffee options like teas and chai. The café is in a very cute spot in downtown Helen, within walking distance of all the shops. The staff is wonderful--Joey helped us out, and another team member went out of their way to be accommodating and informative about my latte (which I really appreciated because of my health needs). Great staff, very clean, and seriously tasty drinks and snacks. Highly recommend checking them out!

Best shop in Helen and a MUST VISIT when going through town. Unique, locally crafted gifts at every…read moreprice point. Home goods, custom maps, candles made by the Mason Jar and they smell amazing! Helen ornaments and magnets, soap scrubs, hilarious socks, hats and so much more. Check out the store and take a photo in their big blue chair outside! Across from the roller coaster. James is the owner, he's the best!

Great place for clothing for both men and women. Quality items and great customer service.read more

Cute little store! We went specifically for muscadine cider & it was delicious. Also found a cute…read morelittle gift to take home to our kiddo!

I adore this little local gem of a shop, and it is one of my go-to locations for friends and family…read morethat love to visit from out-of-town and pick up a souvenir goodie. MTN Merch stocks a sizable inventory of locally themed t-shirts, stickers (for decorating your Hydroflask, laptop, locker, or car!) soaps, candles, magnets, mugs, and my favorite - the "Goodnight Asheville" children's book. Love that the products are locally sourced, and Western North Carolina themed. The gals running the shop know our city well, and are very friendly and helpful. They have even come through with great restaurant recommendations on occasion! Prices are great, inventory and selection is varied and large, staff is wonderful!

This shop used to be in Biltmore village until the whole area was washed away in the hurricane…read more They opened downtown and carry local products made by local manufacturers and artists. The staff was very friendly and helpful. If you still need a few things for Christmas, come to the mountains and help. Everyone I talked to said they need people to come back. Not everything is open but a lot is. Come help out and get some cool stuff. My wife got some pottery that is for heating brie.

This gift store was next to the Blue Ridge Welcome Center and even though its where you can buy…read moretickets for the popular train ride. Its also a great place to nab souvenirs for tourists like myself. They have a little of everything from coffee mugs, hats, high quality t-shirts, coloring books for kids, stuffed toys, pens, shot glasses, photo keepsake books and much more. I had a good time shopping here and got a small souvenir for my trip. I had already gotten my souvenirs a few years ago but it's always no girl can have too many coffee mugs...I got mine in tie dye silicone....I think their prices are very competitive for the quality of items that they offer. A definite stop for anyone visiting the area...

From the owner: We have been in business for more than 20 years, and we welcome you to come in and see what we…read moreoffer.

A great souvenir shop - variety of different items stamped with Atlanta trinkets and T-shirt's to…read morebuy as gifts. The store owner was super helpful- they had a buy one get second T-shirt for half price. They didn't have the sizes in for the T-shirt's I had picked, I had to settle - my kids were happy anyways and loved the T-shirt's I brought home!:-)

I love the options, owner was very sweet and friendly. Would definitely recommend and supporting a…read moresmall business.

Visiting from California and needed to buy souvenirs for family, friends and coworkers before…read moreleaving Atlanta and came across this gem. They had magnets, keychains, bags, shirts, stuffed animals, pens and etc. Purchased over $200 worth of souvenirs. The customer service was excellent. The two older gentleman were very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend establishment.

Located downtown Murphy next to Serenity Mountain Gifts. Husband runs this shop and wife runs…read moreSerenity Mountain Gifts. Both awesome places, this one has clothes, accessories, beautiful handmade knives, lots of great gift items also. I bought souvenirs for my kids here. If I was a local this would be where I would buy Xmas gifts. Enjoyed talking to the owner, great customer service.

Spent some time shopping in beautiful downtown Asheville and got this new shirt. This precious…read moresilver sterling ring caught my attention and could not leave it behind. The staff was very courteous and friendly. They have a lot of cool souvenirs, artwork, jewelry madr by local artists.

The Asheville Emporium is located across from Mast General Store and featured a mix of work from…read morelocal artists. I loved the multicolored 3D printed dragons and eggs and bought them for some friends. Very fun items here.

The t-shirt is a reasonable price. Have a lot of souvenir…read moreitems . Lots of t-shirts, shorts and hoodies.

I wish I could give this review 0 stars. The place was unfriendly. We walked in and the customer…read moreservice was lacking completely. I greeted one of the workers going into the store and I was given an eye roll and ignored. The items they had for purchase were slim. Ended up going to another souvenir shop. Will NEVER return here.

I really like this place. It was actually free to get in…read moreyou can just give a little donation at the door. Small Museum but the folk art face pottery is a hoot. There's a whole story about the guy who made them, he said how can something that is so ugly bring me so much money!. This is a must see if you're in the area.

A great way to get out of the elements and learn about Georgia History…read more Nancy and I love museums, we have never been to one dedicated to regional folk pottery, so we had to go while on our trip to Helen, GA. This museum is a short 10-minute drive from downtown Helen; there is plenty of parking in the lot. Entry to the museum is free; however, they accept donations. Inside, there are several rooms with a variety of art mediums displayed, many of them for sale. There is a large theatre that could be used for plays, live music, and even movies. It seems to still be in operation but could use a refresh. Another room is dedicated to a continuously running a short film about the folk artists of the area, which provides context into the family lineages behind the pottery art. The fun-factor is that the artists biggest sellers were the unique face jugs they created - some funny, some ugly, and some scary, but all of them one of a kind and beautiful in their own way. You could easily spend an hour in here exploring, viewing the art, taking photos, and reading about the history of each piece. It was a great way to escape the recent heatwave in the area and still make good use of our time. There are clean restrooms available for visitors and the volunteer staff are friendly and inviting. I highly recommend stopping in while visiting the area.