Shopping
Here is a list of the must see shopping destinations in the NC High Country.
These shops are unique to our area and feature handmade arts & crafts, factories only found in the NC High Country, and historic locations.
NC High Country Unique Shopping Destinations
Crossnore Weavers & Gallery
Watch hand weavers at work and see their fine textiles and wearables. Shop for fine crafts and art produced by local artisans.
All proceeds benefit the children of Crossnore School Inc. National Register of Historic Places. ''A Working Museum''
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Florence Thomas Art School and Gallery
Explore the fine arts and crafts at Florence Thomas Art School and Gallery through exceptional workshops, unique exhibits and special events. Programs for all mediums, levels and ages.
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Mast Store's Old Boone Mercantile
This circa 1913 emporium is brimming with old-time housewares and candies, comfortable clothing, quality outdoor gear and custom-fit footwear for all mountain seasons.
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McCoy Minerals
JEWELRY - MINERAL SPECIMENS - FOSSIL SPECIMENS - RARE GEMSTONES & MORE JEWELRY MANUFACTURING & LAPIDARY SERVICES
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J&M Produce Blowing Rock
J&M Produce is a family owned and operated produce stand and farmers market conveniently located between Boone and Blowing Rock on Highway 321 South.
For over 20 years, J&M has been offering a variety of local produce and raw honey, along with Amish meats, cheeses, jarred goods and pickled items. You will also find handmade Amish furniture, unique antiques, and delicious baked goods!
Stop by on your way into town or on your way to a picnic!
HOURS
Open April-December
Monday-Saturday: 9-6
Sunday: 10-5
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Westglow Resort & Spa
Westglow is a full-service European style destination spa specializing in pure pampering. We offer a full complement of spa services from face and body treatments to health and fitness therapies to salon services. Our elegantly restored Greek Revival mansion has been redecorated and refurbished, creating the perfect venue for revitalizing your body and spirit. Westglow Resort & Spa is a member of Relais & Chateaux. Relais & Chateaux is an exclusive collection of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in the world. There are 42 properties with this distinction in the United States and only a few hundred around the globe. Relais & Chateaux signature reflects this ambition: "All Around The World, Unique In The World."
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Hands Gallery
Hands Gallery is located in charming, downtown Boone, NC. We are a cooperative gallery showcasing the finest local arts and Heritage crafts. Visit us today and take home something special.
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Hickory Furniture Mart
Visit the nation's leading home furnishings resource. Shop over 100 factory outlets, stores and galleries, representing 1000 premier manufacturers of fine furniture, accessories, oriental rugs, art, lighting, and much more. You'll find everything you need under one roof.
Consolidated shipping available to any location worldwide. Open 6 days a week to the public, Monday-Saturday, 9am-6pm.
The ultimate furniture destination.
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The Old Store at Grassy Creek
Located in historic Grassy Creek, the Old Store features local foods, crafts, gifts, u-pick blueberries, Christmas trees and a large deck to enjoy the countryside
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High Country Souvenirs
High Country Souvenirs & info center is a small town main street shop that offers Appalachian State University, Boone and the High Country souvenirs as well as information for visitors to the Appalachian/Blue Ridge Mountain areas.
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DeWoolfson: Fine Linens & Down Bedding
For over 40 years, DeWoolfson has been proudly producing America's finest quality white goose down comforters, pillows, and toppers using Austrian or German-engineered downproof fabrics and all-European white goose down fills. Each item is filled and finished for immediate shipment from right here at our North Carolina High Country plant.
Visit our showroom in Foscoe. Our knowledgeable sales staff will help you select just the right weight comforter, pillow firmness, and fine linens for your home from Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Portugal, and around the world.
DeWoolfson features luxury linens for the bed, bath, and table from Abyss & Habidecor, Anali, Brahms Mount, Home Treasures, Iosis, Laura Park, Le Jacquard Francais, Matouk, Peacock Alley, Pine Cone Hill, SFERRA, Stamattina, Yves Delorme, and many others.
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Southern Highland Craft Guild at Moses Cone
Come for the view... leave with a piece of our heritage. The Moses Cone Manor, at Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 294, is home to a showcase of the best crafts from a nine-state region...open 9 to 5-ish Spring- end of November (closed Thanksgiving Day). Craft demonstrations in the sunroom June-Oct.
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Ashe County Cheese
Ashe County Cheese is Carolina’s oldest cheese plant, producing quality cheese since 1930. We are located in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains.
Watch the fascinating process of cheese making from our viewing area (check cheese making schedule) and visit our cheese and gift shop. We sell over 20 varieties of original Ashe County Cheese as well as our own county butter, homemade fudge and everyones favorite, fresh cheese curd. We also offer other fine cheeses, locally made wines and a variety of gifts, souvenirs and old fashioned snacks and candies.
Open Monday-Saturday 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.
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Watauga County Arts Council
Watauga County Arts Council's features a gift shop offering local arts/crafts, four galleries, and classrooms filled with arts workshops, classes, music lessons, and Arty Parties.
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Original Mast General Store
Established in 1883, The Original Mast Store in Valle Crucis NC carries most everything you'd need for life in the past century and most of this one. On the National Register of Historic Places.
Next door, The Mast Store Annex, built in 1909, blends casual clothing with a mountain outfitters shop, and the original Candy Barrel.
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Fred's General Mercantile
''Purveyor of Fine Quality Goods'' At Fred's you find a little of everything! There's hardware, birdfeeders, books, kites, sleds, gardening supplies, toys, crafts, unusual gifts, clothing, ski fashion and accessories for sale and rental and much more.
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Carlton Gallery
Original art that opens our hearts and lifts our spirits! The most established fine art gallery in the area celebrates over 30 years in business. Paintings, gliclees, photography, pottery, jewelry, fiber art, wood, glass, garden sculpture, musical Instruments and more by over 200 artists.
Workshops in painting, drawing, collage and expressive arts!
Owner, Toni Carlton prompts the gallery artists by Seasonal Group Exhibitions with Artist Receptions during the spring, summer, autumn and winter, including a Holiday Open House in late November.
In addition Individual Artist Exhibitions with Receptions are held periodically throughout the year which affords one an opportunity to meet and discuss the artist's work.
Painting workshops conducted by gallery artists are open to beginning or advanced artists and are held each week beginning in May and running through October. These workshops offer artistic expression in oil, acrylic, water color, mixed media collage, expressive and intuitive arts while creating community spirit and inspiration for artists including Toni Carlton.
Her contemporary paintings called ''Art Blessings'' are mixed media utilizing many different techniques and textures. Carlton combines calligraphic and Asian symbols through layers of collage, painting, writing and transfer images. She extends an invitation to visit Carlton Gallery where the ambiance is informal and inviting.
Visitors notice at once they are in a special place filled with community spirit, creative artists and good friends.
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Bolick and Traditions Pottery
Everyday pottery by every day potters for six generations Experience our Blowing Rock shop. Pottery, Natural Life Brand, Gifts, Wall Art, Jewelry, Soaps, Lotions, Apparel, Christian gifts Established in 1992 after training and inspiration from Janet's parents, (Glenn & Lula Owens Bolick), Traditions Pottery produces a wide range of tableware, drinkware, sculpted face jugs, and seasonal items. All wares are made with clay dug right from the ground. then processed through an old brick mill. All glazes are self-developed and food-safe.
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