This building was originally a bank built to serve the workers who were working on the construction…read moreof the Biltmore Estate. It opened just before the stock market crash and operated as a bank for very short period of time. It has now been repurposed as a high-end craft store. The merchandise looked beautiful but was a bit on the pricey side.

Everything was closed when we went. We got the wine tasting. Grabbed a bottle at the wine bar sat…read moreoutside. The outside has heaters. The bar was packed but they moved effectively. It would be nice to go back when its warm and more is open. We were there on a sunday

I was looking forward to visiting this store and it was all I was expecting and more!…read more Cards, stickers, pins, games, trinkets and more. One child just couldn't handle all the cuteness, he yelled "I want it!" Then promptly had a nuclear-level meltdown. Same, kid, same. I feel you. I scooped up some miniature things, my friend had pens and notecards. Honestly, that kid's mom should have said, "Whist!" which in Irish or Scottish dialects means "Hush!" or "Shut it!" There's so much to see here. This is a fun shop.

A gift shop with so much character!…read more I don't know how they manage to jam so much amazing gift and art into their shop, but i love to go there to see it all, from wrapping paper to jewelry to books to cards. Perfect place for the quick gift, and the staff is fresh and will gladly help you locate that special thing you're looking for even if you don't know what you want. Local as well as out-of-area art and creations curated so well, it's almost like a museum of kitsch and wonder!

This location is a fantastic artisan boutique shopping Emporium encompassed with historical…read morenostalgia. Plenty of tourists stop for the lunch offerings when counter/table service is available.

Coming from the home of Woolworth it was great to tour a store still existing exhibiting local…read moreartist and stilling running an original lunch counter. Great use of space and glad they have been able to save this treasure of the original 5 and dime.

Nice shop! Welcoming, and filled with quality, interesting, and vibrant work. I will visit again.read more

Westside Artist Co-Op is a great addition to West Asheville. Downtown is filled with art galleries…read moreand spaces for artists so it's nice to see some local art on the west side. This is a large space filled with tons of locally made artwork. There is everything from jewelry, scarves, paintings, photography and most any other art/crafts you can imagine. This is a great space to decorate your home, to buy gifts, or just to look around for creative inspiration. When I visited, two of the artists were there to greet me and tell me about the gallery. They were very friendly and helpful yet allowed me to stroll through the space alone. I appreciated my experience here and hope to be back soon!

This was a nice repurposed space with a few galleries and shops. We weren't necessarily looking for…read moreanything but my wife liked a necklace from artist Alice Scott and purchased it. She asked for some time to polish it, so we wandered around the area and came back to collect it. The garden area was kind of small but hey, you're really there for the art. Looks like the pandemic has changed their operating hours but you're pretty safe coming on a Friday or Saturday.

Great place to shop for handmade local ceramics, jewelry, clothing and sculpture. The chair arch in…read morethe garden is a must see. Friendly people with beautiful working studios. Highly recommend.

This is a fun place to look around! It is like an antique store but I really think they have just…read moreabout everything! From signs to furniture to clothes to tools- you name it- it's probably here! Definitely a cool place to look around and see if there is anything you want to take home with you!

If I lived in Asheville or the vicinity this would be a shopping spot for me…read more Eclectic yet classy, true conversation pieces. It is one of those places that make you go ohhh and ahhhh. During my visit I did rush thru as I new it was near closing time and did not want to delay the artist in calling it a day. When we come back on our next visit, I will definitely allow more time for looking. The prices are on the higher side, but the uniqueness sets the items apart. You will have a one of a kind for your home. After shopping, there is outdoor seating to enjoy a craft beer and food trucks for casual picnic table dining. Trains pass by frequently so if you like taking pictures you will have plenty of photo ops here. Arts District is fun and inviting for all ages. Dogs are also welcomed.

We were walking through downtown Black Mountain during our stay in town and decided to walk through…read morethese doors. The store is a clean and organized gift shop that's arranged very well. If you see something that crosses your eye that could be useful and not something you may see automatically back home, you may be inclined to make a purchase like I did. I bought a couple of pairs of painter-inspired socks that were economically priced. The store manager was courteous as we made our purchases. Did I need the socks? Probably not because I have so many at home, but you can always ditch old socks, and their selection was nice and colorful, so I went for it.

I used to live over seas so I was thrilled to see this store when I was in Black Mountain for the…read moreweekend. They have a large selection of gifts from several European countries. I absolutely loved the wide variety of Christmas ornaments. They were all so unique! They had German beer steins, Portuguese pottery, Austrian ornaments for the tree, and Venetian glass. It was very fun to look at their wide selection of items from all over Europe. They even had Scottish tartan! I enjoyed looking at all of the Christmas ornaments and even took a few home to save for my Christmas tree this December.

this place was so cool!!! i'm so glad i decided to stop in. the building was the perfect size to…read morehave a large display of art while also not being overwhelmingly huge. the art was so amazing and there were so many pieces that i was mesmerized by. really lovely gallery.

Blue Spiral 1 is another Asheville institution that we can't help but return to. From paintings to…read morepottery to giant spoon sculptures, the gallery has a wide representation of styles and media. Recent exhibitions made use of recycled skateboards and explored the history of tattoos, both of which we found fascinating. Despite its fine arts pedigree (and pricing to match), Blue Spiral isn't stuffy, and staff won't give you the stink eye if you're just there to browse.