North Carolina Mountains
The Parkway Craft Center, where the Southern Highland Craft Guild sells superb crafts, is housed in a 1901 Colonial Revival mansion that’s directly…
Must-see shopping in North Carolina Mountains
North Carolina Mountains
The first of the many Mast general stores that dot the High Country, this rambling clapboard building still sells many of the same products that it did…
Asheville
For a taste of Asheville’s contemporary creativity, and a distinctly psychedelic take on Appalachian art, drop into this groovy downtown gallery. As well…
Asheville
This long-standing North Carolina favorite is great for outdoor gear, organic and natural cosmetics, provisions, candy, toys – you name it – much of it…
Asheville
With its silky truffles ($2.25) and sinfully good caramels, not to mention 20-minute tasting tours ($10), Chocolate Fetish deserves a flag on any…
Asheville
Beautiful ceramic mugs and plates, made by a collective team of local ceramicists that includes Alex Matisse, the great-grandson of Henri himself. Their…
Asheville
This small shop focuses on local and ethically sourced products. You'll find work from more than 70 regional artists and some funky Asheville souvenirs…
Asheville
Downtown’s best-loved new bookstore is cherished locally for its expert staff, who maintain a carefully curated selection of regional fiction and…
Asheville
This may look like a run-of-the-mill, old-school shoe store, but venture inside – it’s enormous, with an eye-catching assortment of hiking boots and hip…
North Carolina Mountains
To pick up authentic Cherokee craftwork, including basketry, stone carving and ceramics, head to this large cooperative gallery.
Original Mast General Store Annex
North Carolina Mountains
The nearby Mast General Store took over this former rival way back when, and now stocks it with outdoor apparel, hiking gear and a whole lot of candy.
