If you want to take home a little piece of Boone, this is the best place to find art made by local…read moreartists. I didn't have enough money to buy all the beautiful things I saw, but I plan to go back without my husband. The ladies were so full of information about what's happening. They also have workshops I'm looking into!

Beautiful Art on display in various rooms. Paintings, sculpture, jewelry and woodwork make for a…read morerelaxing afternoon. The grounds are just as beautiful as the art inside. I have passed by here for years and never stopped. So glad I finally did! Beautiful!

This is a gorgeous gallery full of amazing fine art! A wide variety of artists are represented here…read moreincluding Toni Carlton. Come here to window shop and be amazed or to purchase that one exquisite piece that will be treasured for a lifetime and beyond. It also offers lovely handmade jewelry for a perfect birthday or holiday or anniversary gift. Not to mention the beautiful textiles...hats, gloves, jackets. There is a surprise around every corner. Oh and they offer lessons!

Beautifully nestled off the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway near Blowing Rock, this historic facility…read moreis worth the visit. Unfortunately we did not check the newly updated times they are open to go inside. On this day they were closed. The setting, grounds and trails are breathtakingly beautiful. Some were picnicking under a tree near the Manor entrance. We saw cows in a nearby pasture. One person was on a horse. The property even includes an Apple Orchard. We will return again when the Museum is open and we can also see the crafts offered for sale.

Our visit came in June of 2021 with the accompanying restrictions imposed by the pandemic and…read moreshortage of staff. That means parts of the manor are roped off, construction work on the house is in progress and the craft shop is operating out of a somewhat cramped space. That said, it's well worth a visit here. The views are amazing, and the crafts are wonderfully diverse yet so attractive (everything from lamps to trays to blown glass) and they are nicely displayed, though we should mention that the Southern Folk Art Center closer to Asheville has much larger collections in its shop and museum. The people working here couldn't be more helpful to visitors. The manor is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, and parking is easy if limited. There are hiking trails nearby and restrooms also. It makes for a delightful stop with lots of do and see.

As we were at the Store next door, they recommended we come over and visit and it was worth it…read more It has a lot of products similar to the store except more expansive and some beautifully hand carved bowls, of which the wife purchased for her cooking salt and now she looks like Ina Garten. lol I recommend you drop in and and peruse, it really is a cool store.

This is a wonderful art gallery that showcases many different artists from around the region. There…read moreare many different artists and styles to choose from, from oil paintings to pottery. It is an eclectic store with so many things that will catch your eye, it will be difficult to leave without finding something beautiful for yourself. This is a place you will never regret stopping by! They also have a restaurant right next door that has wonderful food and a general store. This is a must stop place on your next trip to Linville.

Right next door to Mast General's original store, this shop is filled with handmade arts! This was…read morelike a toy store to me! I spent this vacation collecting various pottery pieces and both several from this fabulous shop! I had bought a mug at another shop- an artist I had seen a couple times in other shops and I was delighted to see her works here as well. Prices here are slightly less than the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge- so you can save a little. Support small businesses, and artists!

Located next to Mast's flagship store in Villa Crucis, Rivercross is a must-visit. Rivercross…read morefeatures pottery, jewelry, and other gifts from local (NC and surrounding) crafters. I saw several displays from potters I've seen at local craft shows, and their selection is just fantastic. Their prices are what you would expect from a specialty store, but I lucked out on a 20% off sale during a holiday weekend. I'll definitely return the next time I'm in town to visit Mast!

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.

Another fun little store in downtown Blowing Rock. They offered a good mix of home decor, wall…read moreart, , fun coffee table books, glassware, socks, and so much more. My only complaint about the store, though their inventory is fun, there is nothing unique to the store, which I hoped to find more of in a small touristy town like this. They don't offer unique, locally made items like you'd expect to find in a small town gift shop, but maybe that's just my expectation. Overall, they have a good variety of items, and pricing varies a good bit, but, there's nothing you can't find online, or at another home decor store.

This is my favorite store in the entire Boone and Blowing Rock area, and it's always a place I take…read morevisitors. This is the best place to buy cute and practical home decor and gifts for others, although I always end up buying stuff for myself - lol. I can never walk out of here without spending a dime. I especially love all the dog themed items, especially the dog cards. The owners of the store are very friendly and are willing to help you out if needed and also leave you space if you just want to browse. They sure have patience there with all the people coming in and out! I just love this store so much for so many reasons, and the open love and support they offer to all people makes it even better in my book. Love you, Neaco!!!

After enjoying lunch, we decided to walk around the down town area to see what they had to offer…read more Fun little town with lots of shops and cafes to poke in and out of. It was my first visit to Blowing Rock, so kind of what I hoped it would be. One of the fun shops was Final Touch which offered home decor from a lot of local crafters. Prices varied a good bit, based on the items, but they had paintings, and weavings, felt art and much more. The reason for the 4 stars though, for being a real arts and crafty area, I was disappointed to see the stained glass they sold was no doubt imported. The pricing on the stained glass items was far too low for a local to have made it. As artists ourselves, I wish they had kept with the local arts theme, low prices like that take business away from local artists, and give them no chance at competing. In my mind a small town touristy town like this should promote their own citizens and artists.

Final Touches on Main Street in Blowing Rock is a unique and fun gift shop with a number of cool…read moreitems available. I really like the variety they have here and was able to find a number of gifts for people on my gift list. The staff here is very welcoming and makes sure that you have a good shopping experience.