What a Wonderful Quaint Store with special unique gifts. Customer Service is excellent. They went…read moreout of their way above and beyond to help get what I needed. The ducks they have in stock made by a local artist are absolutely precious! Please go stop in when your in Blowing Rock. You will be glad you did.

Great place for local art, reclaimed furniture, and loads of rustic accessories. If you're in…read moreBlowing Rock this is a must see. Take the time to inspect the store because there's a hidden treasure on every wall or in every corner.

I love that Village Thrift is run by the local Blowing Rock Women's Club, and all items are sold…read morefor scholarships for local kids. They raised $145,000 in the 2025/2026 season, too--wow! That's even more than my local women's club raised (through donations and fundraising only) for the same period. The store is neatly organized, and the prices are great. The day I stopped in, they were having a half-off sale on their women's clothing, and I was able to find several things that I liked. They also have a variety of housewares, cookware, linens, shoes, and decor. They even have a roomy fitting room to try on clothes. Note that they don't have any men's clothing. All of their items are donated, and many were higher-end brands. I found several Loft and Talbots tops and dresses that I had to purchase. Village Thrift is also fully run by volunteers who are friendly and happy to be there. I'll definitely return the next time I'm in town!

Great thrift store in Blowing Rock. Great non-profit run by the Blowing Rock women's club, and all…read moreof the profits go to college scholarships for local students. Last year, they gave over $100,000 to about 20 students. The store is staffed by a lovely group of volunteers who take pride in making a difference. They have a wide selection of items from art to clothing, jewelry, and home goods. I found a few cute items and felt good about my purchase as well. Please stop by and help this special store continue to be a success. Thanks to the lovely ladies who helped me today, including Nancy and Melissa.

I'm so glad to have found this delightful store! They opened in early May 2021, and are located…read morenext to the Blue Deer on Main ice cream store. I made a beeline straight for the jewelry, and found several lovely Meghan Browne necklaces for very reasonable prices that I had to purchase. They also have a variety of household decor, candles, etc. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and I'll definitely return!

For the past several years when on vacation in N.C., I always stop and shop at McCoy Minerals to…read morebuy minerals for my collection. They always have many beautiful items at reasonable prices; and the staff is most helpful in providing information and/or identification of the rocks and gems they have available. Be sure and check out their sale table.

Really enjoyed the selection they have there's always a but and that is they're super expensive!!!!…read moreYes the quality is great with most of the items but, there are so many other cheaper and better options for the same quality!!

we go several times a year. A WONDERFUL, beautiful , fun experience. I wish we could buy…read moreeverything. The merchandise is quality, tasteful, and lovely. The drink and sweet shop is totally full of yummy things. It is a family tradition to go here several times a year.

What an adorable shop in the mountains! I'm so glad we made the trek to the shop from where we were…read morestaying in Johnson City. It was about an hour drive, but it was a very pretty drive. When you arrive you really feel like you're stepping into a cozy North Pole wonderland. Beautiful decorations throughout the entire ship. The coziest fireplace and you can sit at the cafe and order some yummy treats and hot cider. I wish I could visit every day during the holidays!

This Mast General Store was the 2nd of it's kind to open, apparently about 100 years after the…read morefirst...but still an OG. The store offers a small throw back to simpler times, selling anything and everything one would need for their household under one roof. They even had a slogan early on of "if you can't buy it here, you don't need it". The store offers homewares (glassware, plates, pots, pans and cast iron), decor, snack items, jelly's/jams, milled products, soaps, gifts, clothing, camping gear, and even barrels upon barrels of candy by the pound. With 2 floors fully stocked of product, it offers a glimpse of how things were in olden times. Pricing on many items is very fare, from what I saw and was able to compare. Staff were all very friendly, checking in as we shopped to see if there is anything we could be helped with. It's a fun store to poke through, with lots of nostalgia

We have visited other locations, but this one was nice because we were able to bring our dog inside…read morewith us! There is clothing, kids stuff, candy, and outdoor gear. We picked up cowtail candy and ate some pieces on the spot. They are kid and pet friendly and a nice spot to come in and walk around in.

This antique mall is very big. There are 3 floors!!! So many to look at and browse to see what…read moretreasures you will find... Unfortunately I didn't find anything but it was a fun experience to walk around and just look.

This place is amazing!! Lots of individual booths with all sorts of vintage and antique items. They…read morehave hand sanitizer available and they are enforcing the mask policy. I really enjoyed shopping here today!

We were on vacation in the area and it was raining; a perfect time to visit the Mast General Store!…read more We slowly walked through the entire store, picked out a handful of our favorite candies and a cold bottle of pop. We sat on the front sidewalk and watched the clouds roll by. I noticed a section of the wall at the front entrance that showed the water lines at different times in history (see picture). That is the kind of history that only an old building has seen. The people that work here are glorious! Very helpful! They made our visit that much more memorable. This is a must visit location for all ages when you are visiting the area! Most Sincerely, Dayla

The Original Mast General Store is located in Valle Crucis, NC. It was opened by Henry Taylor back…read morein 1883 as the Taylor General Store and has been operating ever since, so they are definitely doing something right! The landmark is on the National Register of Historic Places and is quite a popular place. While you won't be able to park right out front as they did in the past, there is plenty of parking located conveniently behind the store. W.W. Mast bought a half stake of the business in 1897, then bought the other half in 1913, changing the name to Mast General Store It was truly the Amazon of its day, offering everything you could possibly need with the motto, "goods for the living, coffins and caskets for the dead," which prompted the local phrase, "If you can't buy it here, you don't need it ." When the economy changed and the original store closed in 1977, it was thankfully saved and reopened in 1980 by preservationists John and Faye Cooper The front corner of the store features an active town post office The store spans two levels with beautifully creaking floorboards that instantly let you know you are in a nostalgic place filled with history. A lot of the original advertising posters from Mr. Mast are still mounted on the walls alongside the vintage counters and fixtures The original cast iron potbellied wood stove is still used to heat the store, the functional wooden trap doors in the floorboards still remain from where chickens historically were traded for store credit, and you can even get a cup of coffee for just 5 cents. You will find a massive variety of cast-iron cookware, old-fashioned candy in barrels, postcards, books, high-quality clothing, footwear, toys, and traditional mercantile goods. I even bought a delicious fried apple pie! The historic Little Red Schoolhouse sits right behind the main building and offers clearance merchandise, though I just enjoyed looking at the older architecture and reading about the school.