Dande Lion

(1 review)

3.5 mi

The cutest boutique in the area! Highly quality, curated items. Perfect for something special in…read moreyour home for gifts. Primarily decor items, but options for woman and some for kids and men.

From the owner: Banner Elk Trading Company is a boutique in downtown Banner Elk offering stylish clothing, makeup,…read morejewelry, bags, hats, gifts, and more for both men and women

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The Original Mast General Store

Been coming here for a few years now, we love visiting the area and stopping in for a moon pie and…read morea spicy ginger ale or cream soda!!!! There's so much to look at here, the property itself is stunning and surrounded by amazing nature, the staff are all warm and friendly, and you could spend literally hours here perusing the shelves. There's good old fashioned candy, popcorn, snacks, there's Valle Crucis souvenirs to bring home. It's never felt like a tourist trap, it's always felt very warm, country, and welcoming. The building itself is so old and stunning! The creamy floors and woodsy smells, it's always a treat to come here and there's so much to look at and buy. There's even a Christmas shop upstairs year round, where you can stock up on goodies ahead of time for Christmas. I'd say the value is pretty good, depending on what you're buying. Snacks, drinks, candy are all very affordable, but the souvenir and brand name products of course are higher up in price, which is to be expected. All in all, a wonderful place to stop by to grab a treat or bring home some gifts for family and friends. Highly recommend!!!

This is a don't miss stop. Take yourself back in time. Great merchandise, friendly service and…read morewonderful nostalgia!! Just to make it even better they have great prices.

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Club Shop Peanuts & Golf

4.6 mi

I'm not a golfer, but my husband is so we dropped by on a whim. Owner is friendly, knowledgeable…read moreand has been in business for 35 years. I generally hate going in these stores but this one was actually pretty interesting and I would come back just to browse. Prices are good and they have everything from clothing, new and used clubs, accessories, and all the "stuff" that goes with golfing. Also some pretty good peanuts!

Super friendly and huge selection! Lots of golf clubs and ladies golf clothing. Great place to stop!read more

We have a great selection of UPF 50 sun protection clothing

Front of our store

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Our friendly staff can help you

The Dainty Darling Boutique

(1 review)

5.6 mi

I LOVE DAINTY DARLING BOUTIQUE…read more I went when the summer season wear was still up, now completely changed to autumn attire. Clothing, accessories, shoes, face masks, and many other fun items are available. Of course the pricing is more than a typical retail store, but that can be expected of any boutique. There is a powder room and a fitting room available. The back room is entirely plus size fashion. No men's clothes, no children's clothes. Very cute options, on trend for the season. Lovely ladies that work here and nice music in the background.

The Marketplace at Curiosity

0.1 mi

Love this new location. The store has a variety of offerings, most of which are clothing related. I…read morewent on the grand opening and walked away with three good pieces. The store owners and employees were friendly and had a nice setup of coffee and foods to entice customers. :) They are doing a good job keeping their social media up to date, so check out their Instagram if you want to see what's going on!

What a great store. Loved the Amish soap, bought 6 on Friday and went back on Saturday and got 12…read moremore. (I took a wrong turn on the mountain what should have been a 15 min ride took me an hour ). Was so worth it. Melissa was so kind and welcoming. Came in and left feeling like I just made a best freind. May God bless you and your store

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Country Road Antiques

4.7

16.9 mi

great antique store with thousands of sometimes unique items. the store owner and help are pleasant…read moreto deal with. prices are generally affordable and reasonable.

This antiques place is in Trade, NC - part of the Pisgah National Forest. There are roughly 6 car…read morespots up front and the lazy guy at the front desk did not even make an effort to say 'hello!'. This is a large indoor collection of old tools, signs, duplicate magazines, fudge, furniture and carpets. Locked items are in small glass vitrines, which do not allow you to even look at anything. No greeting. No A/C. There was 1 couple browsing in the whole shop! Rebel review: 4 star overpriced, but big

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The Last Straw

From home decor, to jewelry, to ladies clothing, this boutique has it all. They even have lawn…read morefurniture overlooking Main street for the husband's... The service is great, and there are plenty of staff members available to help package up your finds. The prices are middle of the road, but the jewelry is very reasonable.

The was my second visit to this gorgeous boutique. I visited 3 years ago and bought the most…read morebeautiful silk flower arrangement. There are so many cute outfits, hand towels, jewelry, flower arrangements, etc. I couldn't wait to come back again. We ordered another arrangement. We worked with Kaitlyn and Kathy. They are so nice. The store will deliver, so we had it mailed home. The staff is very friendly and personable. It's a great place to walk around in, and it smells great.

My purchase, embossed on metal.

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Necklace $25

The Marketplace at Curiosity

0.1 mi

Love this new location. The store has a variety of offerings, most of which are clothing related. I…read morewent on the grand opening and walked away with three good pieces. The store owners and employees were friendly and had a nice setup of coffee and foods to entice customers. :) They are doing a good job keeping their social media up to date, so check out their Instagram if you want to see what's going on!

What a great store. Loved the Amish soap, bought 6 on Friday and went back on Saturday and got 12…read moremore. (I took a wrong turn on the mountain what should have been a 15 min ride took me an hour ). Was so worth it. Melissa was so kind and welcoming. Came in and left feeling like I just made a best freind. May God bless you and your store

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RAM'S Rack Thrift Shore

3.7

(10 reviews)

10.9 mi

Cheapest store in town wide variety of items very affordable! Furniture clothing everything you…read morecan think of you might have to search for stuff but the prices are great

Friendly, helpful staff, large space, good prices on clothing. Housewares such as dishes are a bit…read morepricey for a "thrift" store. Linens are more reasonable. Sales are good.

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Mustard Seed Market

What a special little gem of a garden center that has amazing perennials and annuals and lovely…read morehome decor. They helped my daughter start her garden going above and beyond customer service. I purchased a fox glove and drove it all the home to Columbus, Ohio. I would be a Mustard Seed fan and visit often if I lived in Boone, Blowing Rock area. Follow them own instagram for pointers too!

The Mustard Seed grossly overprices Espoma product. Example: Espoma Biotone Starter small bag -…read moreMSRP for this product is $11.99 before tax and The Mustard Seed charged me $16.00 before tax. I questioned this with checkout person and they said they were not familiar with pricing and profits of this business. Their Daddy Pete dirt pricing is above MSRP as well. Lessons learned 9/6/2025.

Beautiful blooms

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Secret Garden Nursery

4.3

(6 reviews)

2.2 mi

I've gotten excellent plants from here for several years. Many times they have plants that are…read moredifficult to find in other nurseries. They always have good advice and are very friendly. I look forward to seeing their variety of plants and flowers every year.

Secret Garden has a wonderful selection of plants that are very healthy. They are very helpful and…read moreanswer all my questions about the flowers. I have bought many over the years!