Cool new gallery with great gifts. Great vibe and magnificent artwork of incredible artists at an…read moreaffordable cost. The gallery owner Catherine explained some of the more unique and unusual yet magnificent pieces. There is also a class room setting in the space where different classes such as introductory stained glass are held.

We stopped in this cute and welcoming shop while stopping in Morganton for lunch and it is amazing…read more Catherine, the owner and one of the artist was so kind, helpful, she talked to us about all the little details of everything we purchased. We got a gift for one of our neighbors and I am so excited to give it to her. It's a charcuterie board that is wood and has been Fractal Lightenburg, it's beautiful and you can feel the energy from the artist through it. And we also purchased two canvases for our daughters, Catherine painted. They are beautiful and we are so thrilled to have these pieces of Catherine's person our home. Thank you Catherine for sharing your gift with the world. While we were there she was working on some stain glass pieces that were the perfect gift as well. This little charming shop is a gem. Definitely stop in, have a chat with Catherine and take a piece of something special home with you.

This rating is purely for the coffee bar and guy and gal running it...(looked like they had cool…read moreunique stuff in the store too). My husband had a mocha and I got the hillbilly hot chocolate, and man was it delicious! Their slogan is correct, "We're not Starbucks, we're better!"

A fun General Store and Farm, there's lots to do and see here for the youngings, the store is…read morefilled with candies, jams, jellies and jerky along with odds and ends for your nic nac shelf. The back of the store is dedicated to "Case" knives it's probably the largest collection of the brand I've ever seen, it's very impressive. After walking around the store we did a short self-guided tour of the farm, I don't know where all the goats were hiding but they do have a small tractor pulling a number of carts for little kids. They also have a pretty cool gem mining operation. It's worth the stop if you driving across Highway 64 there's a large elevated water tank marking the one lane entrance so it's hard to miss. It's kinda funny, you can once again buy candy cigarettes that once were pulled from the market because someone thought they promoted smoking to kids now it's nostalgic...

Love this horse farm/goat farm/novelty/locally made forged and wood item store! A beautiful piece…read moreof property with a goat farm and a store that sells NC made house wears, organic soaps, honeys and decorative items. They have a forgery on site that do custom pieces. There is a beautiful home for rent through AirBNB for a great weekend stay. Today they had live music for theGrand Reopening.

Such a fun store- with plenty of various gifts from pottery to jewelry to home decor and more! I…read morefound a wooden crescent moon to snag for home and was tempted by some labradorite crystals right by the front door! John was trying to help me pick more, lol. He was pointing out various things I love! Definitely worth stopping in! Staff was super friendly too.

Nice little gift shop with jewelry and art made by local artists. The owner is very sweet and even…read moreoffered a nice gift bag with my purchase. Definitely worth a peek inside!

Love this store. Their t shirts are so unique and the staff are all very friendly. They offer…read morelots of unique items and the store itself is a pleasure to be in.

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

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.

They have the cutest hand made gifts! I ordered several hand painted ornaments for my friends and…read morefamily, and they were such a big hit! If you're looking for a special gift look no further than Mostly Made In the South! Also the owners are so nice!

Great shop with excellent employees & merchandise! We always go when we visit Brevard & highly…read morerecommend!!!

The older lady with short hair is super rude and not friendly and will not be returning. Bigger…read moredogs shouldn't be treated differently.

Loved visiting the shop. I learned about it through instagram and had already made a few online…read morepurchases so it was fun to see the store in person and to be able to shop and try things on! Purchased 2 pairs of jeans and 2 tops, shop is a nice environment and owner is very welcoming.

From the owner: Whether you like to stay up on all the latest trends or favor a more classic style, Spruced…read moreBoutique has options that will give you a chic new look for any occasion. We feature a trendy collection of women's clothes, shoes, and accessories, all of which are available here in our shop or online. We love being the place women can go in Spruce Pine to find the hottest new fashion, and we can't wait to share that with you. Next time you find yourself downtown, we hope you'll stop by to spruce up your wardrobe.