We planned this as part of our trip through banner elk. When we arrived there was no sign, no…read moreposted hours, and no one there. There were, what appeared to be, items in the window for sale. We went around to the back and there was a sign that said closed. I was answered, and I appreciate your response. I have increased my stars to 4. Thank you!

We always love to browse to find something for our home. There are so many fun and exciting things…read moreto buy each time we go. We are glad you opened back up after Helene.

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.

Everytime we are here in the area, this is on our stop. Great Antiques, love the niches setup makes…read moreyou explore and see what is around. So much and so interesting to go in and discover. The wife and I both love it! Check it out and find history and maybe even your history tucked away in this great place.

AMAZING !!!!!! I can't say enough wonderful about this place , everything you'd want & more! What a…read morecool place and great items. Lastly, the owner is a sweetheart . I wished there more stores this great!!

This is a multi-purpose facility that houses a restaurant, self storage, home decor and design shop…read moreas well as interior designer's offices. We stopped in the shop to browse around and kill some time. Their style of decor is rustic and "Joanna Gaines." The items are moderately priced and unique. They definitely stock the store to cater to the mountainous/modernized style. It's worth a browse to pick up some unique pieces for your home, cabin or for gifts. We did not try the restaurant. We may during our stay, it was busy though which is a good sign for the food.

Beautiful accessories and gifts all with a mountain chic style. Wonderful staff!…read moreCheck out the faux cow hide floor cloths........amazing!

Local vendor mall with a wide variety of well selected reasonably priced items, some are handmade,…read moresome locally sourced, all local small businesses. A great place to buy gifts!

This was a great stop in Boone on King St, which seems to be a perfect area for shops. They had a…read morelot of different items from touristy kind of things, to crafty items. Some clothing and jewelry items as well. I picked up a couple of really nice metal bird cutouts for my screened-in porch, but I could have easily spent a lot more money than I did, but if you are visiting this is, to me a definite stop here in Boone.

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!

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.

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.