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.

Loved their stuff! Not a typical souvenir shop at all, and lovely things for sale. Super cute…read moreshirts made with quality. The shirts are worth it! Disappointed that there weren't more mugs to choose from. Even more disappointed that the mug I chose had the decal flip over and peel within a few months of owning it.

I have bought so many well-loved birthday gifts and self-indulgences here over the years. Wonderful…read morequality and incredibly kind service.

C.W. Moose is a quirky shop in a small city of Black Mountain. It is awesome. I was looking for a…read moresouvenir T-shirt that was not polyester but cotton and had a standing out pattern. I found it at C.W. Moose. I loved the shop, the owner, the service, even the price! I really loved it so much that ordered some more on line. And I have to tell you a few calls to the shop were just as great as being there. You feel when someone goes out of the way to make your day better and just to make you happy. Thanks, C.W. Moose, love you and wish your shop and all of Black Mountain quick recovery. Hope to come back in 2025

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 Asheville Emporium has moved to Biltmore Ave. I had forgotten about the issues I had here with…read morethe double charges years ago so hopefully they are a better company now. The new location is open and inviting. I found some unique items to leave with. Service was friendly and wrapped up my items nicely. I think the store will do well in a more prominent location.

OMG! It's a general store that's SO much more! Everyone was so friendly and ready to help. It has…read moreEVERYTHING! I just went to walk around but came out with a few bags of merchandise because it has everything! Clean, unique, good quality and good value merchandise. I was very much pleasantly surprised!

Cindy greeted me as I browsed through the large curiosity shop that is packed full of just about…read morewhatever you can imagine! I was not in need on this visit to make a purchase but I have my eye on some things for later! I went upstairs where there is a fine place to eat and greet! Meet Karen and her co-workers up there for some great food to eat and the locals for so interesting conversation!

Heading up to hike at Grandfather Mountain for the day, the weather was a bit colder than we had…read morepacked for, so we tried to find a store to pick up some winter hats for our hike. Unfortunately, a few other stores we had stopped into had already packed that inventory up for the season, and then we came across the Souvenir shop in Banner Elk, and lucked out. They had a good selection of winter hats, as well as base ball caps, shirts, sweatshirts, and so much more. They also sold a small selection of snacks and other souvenir items. The clerk working the counter was very friendly, and their pricing was extremely fair, especially for the quality of the hats we got. I'd certainly recommend this spot to others and would stop in again if in the area

I love their t- shirts and everything else they have for sale is an absolute must stop when you…read morecome this this town it may be a little pricey but other then that is a great place to look around

We visited Boone in late September and stopped in at this store and found the perfect Christmas…read moreornament at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, I lost it on a flight back to AZ. I contacted the store, spoke with Laurie about sending me another one which she did immediately. We also had a great conversation about things. The customer service here was top notch & so appreciated! Thanks again, Laurie, for sending me the ornament!

Staff is friendly. Usually they have free popcorn out for folks to snack on while checking out…read moretheir store. Lots of Boone themed and App State merch. Sale racks can make a simple t-shirt $5-7

This place is awesome! We drove by while vacationing and they were closed when we did, but we made…read moreit a point to stop by another day. So glad we did! Awesome little souvenir shop, art gallery, camping supply store and more all mashed into an old school general store. The person working was happy to share information about the store itself. At the time of my visit, they hadn't even been open a year. So far it's been a hit in the community. Follow their Instagram to see some of the cool things they have for sale. They are constantly getting more stock! The store features an antique oddities type display which was super cool. The decor is fun and really just makes the store what it is. Looking for a souvenir for yourself or a gift to bring home? They have it! Jewelry, art prints, glass art, handmade journals, stickers, Nalgene bottles, hiking backpacks, dog leashes, specialty drinks, bagged coffee, socks, hats, shirts. You name it. You're going to want to stop here! Awesome little shop you wouldn't expect to find in the area. Stop in and shop local!!

Wow what a darling gift shop in Burnsville NC. My daughter and son in law bought a Mountain House…read moreup here. This place has such a collection of all sorts of local crafts and Christmas decorations and some clothing. All unique and really fun to shop and look at . I bought a few birthday gifts and some delicious Pecan Candy from Georgia. It was so fun to wander around and look at all the different items. If you are in Burnsville stop into this store and look around.... You will love it !

Very cute little shop attached to the Monkey Business Toy Store. They had an interesting collection…read moreof local crafts, jewelry and clothing as well as some larger North Carolina based brands and handmade items from all over the country. The trolls that they sell were particularly neat. They're made by a family in Tennessee and each comes with their own unique legend. The service was fas and friendly and we got a coupon for our trouble. Worth stopping by!

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!