Very interesting collections featuring bright and unexpected pieces. Very enjoyable!read more

This little gallery is a real treasure in downtown Tryon. The ambience and interior design is…read moresimilar to that of more upscale galleries in local art meccas such as Asheville and Hendersonville or even high-end ski and resort towns like Park City and Aspen. The art is usually pretty good as well and generally priced fairly. They have a rotating selection of many styles of art in many different media types featuring excellent local and regional artists. Worth a stop-by if you are in Tryon and definitely worth the drive if you hear they are exhibiting your type of art.

I visited Featherheads in their temporary booth at Tryon Equestrian Center. The selection was…read moreincredible, the quality impeccable, and the customer service outstanding. I'll be back!

Great little shop with wonderfully unique gifts and crafts. Many native american crafts, lovely…read morejewelry, baskets, boxes and stones, rocks and crystals. It's where I always take friends shopping when they visit from out of town. Now they have a second shop in downtown Asheville right beside the Haywood Hotel.

My daughter and I had such a great time and we can't wait to do it again!!! We bought The Beast and…read morewe'll worth it. I recommend it, you definitely won't be disappointed.

Luckily, we met Joe upon entering and he gave us the run-down. This place is fantastic. There are…read moremany things to do for couples, families, kids, groups, and, I suppose, solo. An easy drive six miles out and loads of free parking. There's even a lady walking around with her pet python snake, ready for pictures or hugs. The huge retail space is great for souvenirs and gifts.

The Wrinkled Egg is a great store to stop in Flat Rock. It is connected to Flat Rock Bakery so you…read morecan easily go to both places. The store has local artwork; books; gifts; children's items; clothing; etc. It is a fun shop to explore and don't forget to stop and see the bunnies.

First things first, don't let the name fool you! This is a gift shop, not a restaurant! Can't tell…read moreyou how long I looked for the entrance to a restaurant hidden somewhere near this store before I realized what was happening. If you're in the area, this is a fun shop to visit, especially if you're looking for something touristy to commemorate your visit to the area. It's definitely geared towards tourism, but there is also stuff here for locals, like unique furniture pieces. And it's connected by an open door to Flat Rock Bakery, so you can browse while you sip or wait for your pizza. It can be a bit pricey, but that's to be expected for this type of store. Pro tip: Bring the kids! They have a great selection of toys and games, and there are even some live animals in the store!

Such a sweet little gift and card shop. If you are looking for a unique gift or card this is the…read moreplace. The owner is so kind and friendly. She is an artist and has some unique art for sale as well. She sells artfully decorated small Christmas trees around the holidays that are just beautiful.

Great shop full of beautiful prints. The prices are very affordable, and have original art on…read moreeverything from stickers and shirts to prints for your walls. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I'm so happy that I came across this lovely shop.

What a total gem of a shop! Everyone here was awesome, happy to answer any questions you might…read morehave. They have gorgeous displays and lots of different gemstones to peruse. The even have a small museum of things I got their mystery eggs and loved what it sas packed full of! All the gemstone glitte.

Shhh.. don't tell anyone. There isn't going to be a 10 carat ruby/sapphire/diamond hidden in that…read morebucket of dirt. But nothing is more fun than watching little kids try so hard to find one, especially in a place with all the COVID precautions needed to keep everyone safe. We had a fantastic time at Crystal Mountain. The "mine" is well set up with all sorts of crystals and stones on display and available for purchase. On the right side of the shop is a sluice that runs roughly 30 feet. If you head into the back of the mine, you will see fossils and other unusual finds. After walking around a bit, we decided to go with the green bucket to split between our two girls and used an online coupon to save a few bucks on it. The green bucket comes with all those little extras, including a geode, that kids find so important. The very kind and well informed owner/manager of Crystal Mine carried our bucket to the sluice and showed our girls how to find those special stones. He gave us several bags to hold their treasures and then left us to 'mine' for gems. Our girls cried out over every little find. They especially loved anything quartz. The owner came to check on us and showed the girls how to tell what kinds of gems they were finding. We filled up four bags with various kinds of stones including a huge geode. Once the bucket was empty, our girls looked over the store and the owner helped them make their own necklaces. We appreciated how mindful he was of expense. Each one cost just $6 when all was said and done and yet he made our girls feel as if they were wearing Cartier. The best moment came when he cracked their geode. In an unexpected bit of good luck in rotten 2020, the big geode turned out to be two geodes. Each one cracked to reveal a cavern of crystals and our girls were simply thrilled. The owner wrapped each one in paper so they could take their geodes home. Our kids had such a good time in this gem mine. It filled them with wonder, something I want for them every day. Much of the credit goes to the owner/manager. He made every moment into an experience... even if we didn't find that 10 carat sapphire.

The variety of displays is amazing in many genres. Prices in all ranges. Handmade by local artists…read moreand craftspeople. Well worth the visit! Support local small business.