This shop used to be in Biltmore village until the whole area was washed away in the hurricane…read more They opened downtown and carry local products made by local manufacturers and artists. The staff was very friendly and helpful. If you still need a few things for Christmas, come to the mountains and help. Everyone I talked to said they need people to come back. Not everything is open but a lot is. Come help out and get some cool stuff. My wife got some pottery that is for heating brie.

Loved their stuff! Not a typical souvenir shop at all, and lovely things for sale. Super cute…read moreshirts made with quality. The shirts are worth it! Disappointed that there weren't more mugs to choose from. Even more disappointed that the mug I chose had the decal flip over and peel within a few months of owning it.

Spent some time shopping in beautiful downtown Asheville and got this new shirt. This precious…read moresilver sterling ring caught my attention and could not leave it behind. The staff was very courteous and friendly. They have a lot of cool souvenirs, artwork, jewelry madr by local artists.

The Asheville Emporium is located across from Mast General Store and featured a mix of work from…read morelocal artists. I loved the multicolored 3D printed dragons and eggs and bought them for some friends. Very fun items here.

Yes, cute, clever and unique gifts and have shopped here for years as Asheville resident BUT if an…read moreolder woman with a loud, sugary southern accent is working behind the counter, turn around and leave. Come back when one of the young women owners are there. We went for holiday gift shopping, knowing we'd be spending a chunk of money and getting something recipients appreciated but ended up putting everything down and leaving after enduring this woman's inane LOUD chattering to every person who walked in the store. Not only was her stupid chatter annoying, she argued with us about never having carried an item we know we purchased there! We lived in the Deep South for nearly 30 years and never experienced an encounter that felt like such an inauthentic put-on of 'southern charm.' Sorry Duncan &York. We love the store but this year there won't be anything from your store under our Christmas tree.

What a cute shop! We did a little pre-dinner shopping during our stop in Asheville. It's not a…read morehuge store but somehow we managed to spend almost an hour there because there were so many cute and clever gift items. There's a nice combination of local, handmade and well-known brands and you really have to go through the store a couple of times to truly appreciate everything they have to offer. Their greeting card collection is fantastic - everything from sweet to cheeky to sarcastic! You can find something for literally anyone thanks to their diverse collection of hip and modern items. Make sure to check out the sticker table at the register!!

I loved this spot. You can stop in to grab a beverage, shop their retail area and/or watch a game…read more The retail section is small but offers a wide range of knick knacks. Sparky's Bardega is worth checking out if you are in Asheville.

This is a unique concept; a market and bar!! They sell everything from candy and potato chips to…read morebeer and wine, magnets, mugs, etc. I purchased chips, water, a magnet, and iron-on patch. It's a very cute shop with great energy! I'm not sure if this gentleman was the owner or not but he was drinking coffee or tea out of mug that said "Twatwaffle." Lol! It was a great icebreaker that kept us laughing! All in all a great market/bar!

Very cool shop in downtown. They have all your necessary Asheville souvenirs. I had to grab a…read morecouple T shirts to commemorate my trip here. The gentleman working the counter was friendly and they really do have some cool stuff for everyone.

Excellent service. Black Mt friendly. Pricing and quality of merchandise was quite good.read more

Mount Inspiration is an amazing spot for outdoor wear, stickers, gifts, and so much more-…read moreeverything Asheville! Great prices, great customer service, and it is cozy and inviting. We were so glad to finally be able to check this spot out! You will love this shop! You can grab up something for the entire family in here. Mount Inspiration has a great selection of child wear, pet gear, and quality products for anyone on your list. I can stay in this sore for hours. Located in West Asheville.

Excellent shop. Owner is a hands on man! staff is knowledgeable and friendly. You can tell that…read morethis staff respects their Owner/CEO Evans and they all walk the walk! We appreciated our experience here and at the Boulder, Colorado location! Thanks a ton!!

I had the best time at Asheville Bee Charmer. Some of my girls and I stopped by here after lunch on…read moremy Bach. We came here because my Yelp bestie and her husband love the sourwood honey. We were all excited to check this honey store out. In the back they have a very cool tasting table. There are over ten different kinds of honey to try. I loved that you could taste test things before making purchases. It was awesome to see how different each one tasted. My group and I had a blast here. They had everything from bottles of honey, honey sticks, bee pollen, honey supplies, and more. I ended up buying a beautiful bottle of the sourwood and a few honey sticks in fireweed and meadowfoam. The honey is both local and from other states too! The staff is beyond friendly. I highly recommend making a stop to check this charming shop out.

It had been a few years since I was last here and since that time I've actually had a few of my own…read morebeehives so I have a whole new appreciation for the golden nectar they work so hard to produce! And the Asheville Bee Charmer continues to be an amazing resource and showcase of some of the best the gals have to offer. So many delicious honey varietals to choose from! They have their own locally sourced honey including Sourwood and Wildflower, and some sourced varieties from out of state, including Tupelo from Florida and the Chicory and Meadowfoam from the Pacific NW. They even carry Lehua from Hawaii and Fireweed from Alaska! There's also infused flavors like coffee, ghost pepper, chai, lavender, vanilla bean, and more. And the best part? You can try them all! That was my favorite part of visiting, of course, and the staff was very kind and generous with us. We didn't just sample and leave though! We ended up buying more than a few jars to take home to us and to my mom. Speaking of gifts, they also have some really cute bee themed housewares, plus skin care, candles, and other products made from bee's wax. There are two locations in downtown Asheville and somehow it still doesn't seem like enough! We found that both carry the same items, however, so if you've been to one you might not need to hit the other one. Unless you're like me and just want to keep the honey party going!

We stopped at the gatehouse after exiting the Biltmore estate. It was during Christmas time and the…read moreseasonal displays were very nice. The shop is filled with home goods, ornaments and Biltmore related items but the whole atmosphere came off as quite pretentious to me and the prices reflected that. I did find an adorable little plushie gargoyle that I thought my niece would love but based on my overall experience, I decided against spending any of my hard-earned money here. The staff was technically welcoming but not in a warm or genuine way. I felt like I was being more closely observed than assisted and the older, stiffer employees created an uncomfortable environment. After looking around upstairs, I came down and started perusing the shelves but as soon as I looked up from what I was doing and a staff member saw me she said " your husband is in the restroom". I don't know if that comes off as weird in writing as it felt in person. I didn't ask where my husband was and I wasn't looking for him. I don't know if it was because he was the only non-white person I saw while we were there, but it didn't give the feeling that they were trying to be helpful. The shop is somewhat visually appealing but overpriced overall and definitely lacking the warmth that would make it a place I would ever return to.

I really liked this gift shop located just outside the main gate of the Biltmore estate (just to…read morethe left as you turn in from the main road). It's larger than it appears from the outside with a full loft upstairs loaded, when we were there in Aug 2023, with sale items. They have a small area with wines from the winery, decor and housewares, clothing, jewelry, and various other seasonal items like tea cups, Christmas decor and tableware, and some outdoor clothing and hats. We had a great time inside browsing and I found a cute little Halloween gnome for 50% off. Ladies inside were friendly and chatty while we shopped.

We are from out of town...and this place is special. Great selection. Incredibly kind staff. They…read morewere so personable I didn't want to leave! Which is rare for me. The prices are on point, if not on the more affordable side. They had crystals for $0.50 - $1.00 (not all of them obviously) but the majority of the more "expensive" ones were like $3-6. We will definitely be back!

Instant Karma is a total vibe…read more They have a plethora of metaphysical treasures for you to select from--candles, garments, accessories, handbags, tapestries, posters, a whole wall of incense, pipes, jewelry, rocks, crystals, gems, local artwork and more. The merchandise selection is one of my favorites but the staff is the reason why I love coming here. They also have a highly rated tarot reader.

Delicious and nice staff Prompt service and conveniently located ...will be back soonread more

Such a neat little store. So many fun trinkets and paintings, jewelry, etc. Fun to browse and treat…read moreyourself to a gift of maybe someone in your life deserves a little something.