We have been to several Mast General Stores in various locations and knew the original store was…read morelocated on our weekend travels. We like Mast and always enjoy the products and atmosphere. We drove on our road trip to Johnson City, Tennessee from our home near Winston-Salem. It was getting late so we noted the location and decided to stop on our return trip home when we anticipated we would have more time. We arrived in the early afternoon of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and after following the line of cars to the back parking lot, we were amazed to see how many people were there! The small front parking area was full and the much larger rear parking lot was almost full. We did not think it was possible that everyone was visiting the general store, partly because it looks much smaller from the outside. As we walked toward the rear porch entrance, there was a Boy Scout Troop making kettle corn with a large kettle, butter, sugar, salt and corn and stirring it with a big paddle. It smelled delicious and we knew we needed to buy some on our way back to the car. After entering the building, we could see the entire parking lot contained all those people inside the general store, it was very busy but it appeared they had an adequate amount of employees. Mast features outdoor gear, home decor, knives, shoes, clothing, gift related items and food. They also have a large barrel candy area. We picked up a few things we felt we could not live without. On our way out, we purchased a bag of the kettle corn from the Boy Scouts and enjoyed munching on it while also supporting a good cause. It was so delicious with the combination of butter and sugar. A definite treat that we hadn't eaten in a long time. The original store is a must stop if you are driving through the area. We also recommend stopping at any of their other locations as well. They have many items you may not find elsewhere.

When in this area, you "just gotta" stop here and wander through. My wife ended up with $24.99 Teva…read moreflip flops, well made, supportive, and cushioned with the toe/foot strap a geometric pattern, so yes we bought them. Away from that small shoe building, half each for men and women, we went to the main building a seemingly turn of the century wooden floored building where there is a candy section and, yes, I bought some old time candy, which was $5.99 a pound as I recall. Lots of old time kitchen utensils, ceramic cookware, kid's toys, hunting and outdoor wear. Then to the main hiking and hiking shoes for men where they had some which were 25% off. Jim, a clerk, came up as I was looking around and politely asked if he could help me find something in the Keen shoes I was poking through. Told that I was looking for an 11 1/2 size, but there were no half sizes. As sometimes shoes can run a bit large he asked if I wanted to try on an 11 and he would go look for an 11 1/2 if the 11 would not fit. I had just determined that the 11 wasn't for me, and Jim came back. Now you know how I came to purchase my Keen Targee IV WP MEN, size 11.5 at 25% off. Checking us out was another friendly, chatty and efficient employee (as all of their folks are) named Rhonda. Like I said, you "just gotta" visit, and maybe spend a few bucks. We did!

Stop by every year on a fishing trip. Great selection of hats and t-shirts. Lots of shoes and stuff…read moreto look at. Reasonable prices too. Really like this store. Staff is super friendly and offer military discount.

I love this store. They have excellent quality items & good sales. For a smaller store they have a…read moregreat selection of Shoes, jackets & sporting apparel. We stop in when we are in town to purchase an item. It's a tradition for us now. In a world of Amazon shopping, I love supporting a local, small town business!

The selection was great. Prices awesome. Heard great reviews on orders being handled in a timely…read moremanner. Good to hear customer service at this company is top notch. Thank you to awesome employees.

I would not recommend! I've ordered from them once before & had no issue, how this time around I've…read moretried placing 2 orders & both were canceled after 4 hours. First order I was told they were "out of stock" by the rep, which by the way took HOURS to get ahold of! She didn't even give me the chance to give my order number before she immediately said they're out of stock, so whatever. I tried to order different pairs this time, 4h later -- canceled. Again. You cannot get ahold of their customer service unless you're willing to wait hours, and when you do, they're completely useless. I will not be trying to purchase from them again, I'd recommend finding a different shoe company. This company is awful.

I grew up in the area but moved away and visit every couple years. We had not been to the outlet in…read moreabout 4 years since before the pandemic but were visiting and had a chance to shop here for the first time. It was nice to see all the jacket options, t-shirts, shorts, vests, socks, hats, shoes, etc. the staff were super nice and approachable and there are 2 changing rooms in the back right corner when you walk in. Prices are great (obviously outlet range), and they have lots of sizes. ----TL;DR---- Pros: plenty of parking, good prices, friendly staff, good selection Cons: none Bottom Line: if you need some Columbia sportswear brand gear, here's the place to shop

From the owner: Our Columbia factory store is located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina at Shoppes on the Parkway. We…read morecarry innovative outerwear, sportswear, footwear, and accessories for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. Stop by our outlet store before you take on your next adventure this fall and winter. We have men's and women's snow boots, winter jackets, ski pants, and gloves to keep you warm this season. Whether sledding Blue Ridge Parkway, skiing the slopes on Appalachian Ski Mountain, snowboarding Beech Mountain Ski Resort, or cross-country skiing at Sugar Mountain Resort, we have the equipment to fuel your outdoor thrills. Shop our large inventory of performance products that will keep you warm, dry, cool, and protected year-round.

Tried to return a pair of shoes here today and they refused to take them back because they said…read morethey had looked like they had been worn. I only had the shoes on long enough to try them on and find out they didnt fit and they refused to return them for me. I use to work at a clothing store and if they looked bad I wouldnt have even tried to bring them back to them but there was nothing wrong with them.

My wife used to go here to buy SAS Shoes which are the most comfortable shoes on the planet (I wear…read morethem too, only them, and they are the only shoes that are so soft they require no breaking in at all). But the owner has told her (despite *his own employees* who told her that they were the best sellers in the store) that he is discontinuing all his SAS Shoes. This is a guy who obvious doesn't care about his customers. (He did say "Well, we can order anything you want." Duh, how do you know what you want if you can't try them in your store???) So we went last week down to Johnny's Shoe Store in Kingsport, where they not only have a nice selection of men's and women's SAS Shoes ON DISPLAY, but they also have really knowledgeable salespeople who can help steer you towards a good selection. We are both done at Southern Shoes. I would stay away if I were you. There are too many competitors that *actually seem to value the opinions of both their employees and their customers.*

In Blowing Rock, NC this is the place for outdoor and hiking gear and shoes. Those Keens caught my…read moreeye as my wife and I went inside. A minute or two for a separate staff person to come help us, as another staffer was there in the shoe area. A couple of try ons (as my shoe size in Keens can be 11 or 11 1/2) and I was ready to go; however, my wife who initially did not look the look of the bubble toe on the Keens (for women or men) was finally talked into trying a pair of Keens on and walking around in the shop. Comfort for her, and thus a pair of Keens for her and, of course, one for me. My last Keens were bought here about 6 years ago, are still quite comfortable and not showing wear, but sometimes you just have to spend a dollar or two and get more comfort, right? Yep.

Extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Can't remember his name but he answered all of our questions…read moreand made suggestions for Grandfather Mountain!

I have lived in several cities in North Carolina and I have been struggling to find a nice place in…read morethe north western mountains to relax and get my hair done.I was very impressed with this hair boutique. The atmosphere is great! From the outside it does not look like it would be so cozy and inviting, but it is a nice escape once inside. Angie gave me a full highlight and cut. Since it was my first time here, she took her time foiling and constantly checked to make sure I was achieving the desired look. The washing and color toning part of the visit was extremely nice. There is a back room where the lights are dim and tranquil music is played, during this time Angie also gave a scalp and neck massage. Lastly, there is a very cute shop here as well! It contains many fun items, great for gifts or anytime. I definitely recommend! :)

This shop is an amazing treasure in the small town of Jefferson! Upscale designer clothing and…read moretrinkets and surprises around every corner, on 2 different levels. Great vibe and everything from art to high quality clothing to jewelry to reconditioned and repurposed furniture and baby and kitchen items and cute treasures for every pocketbook and size and taste. I am in love with this place. Do not be fooled by the entry that is it just a salon. It is SOOO much more.

Stopped in today just to check out this store which was located next to my actual destination. The…read morelady working the counter was very nice and helpful. I just took a quick walk through as I wasn't really there to shop. The selection of clothing was good and solid name brands. If I were in the market for outdoor work clothes this would be a great place to check out Great selection of boots!

Great selection of hiking shoes. I bought a pair of Merrill's there and I absolutely love them. The…read moreprice was competitive with Amazon and they came with a free pair of socks.

Bull's has been my go to spot for Western and Work wear since I moved to West Jefferson. They have…read morea great selection and enough staff to help you make the right choice. Very friendly.

I enjoyed shopping in the cute downtown area of west Jefferson. This store was my favorite. It was…read morevery spacious and had a lot to offer. I love getting T shirts/hats/stickers when I go to cute towns like this and they had the best selection I found. If you are looking for boots this is definitely your place to go. My dog could shop with me here so that was helpful as well.