The Vintage Farmhouse General Store is a great option for anyone visiting West Jefferson who is…read morelooking for an alternative to parking & exploring the larger downtown area nearby. This place is a little ways away from most of "the action", has plentiful on-site parking, and combines coffee shop + bakery + general store in one location. The store is relatively new to West Jefferson and opened within the last few years. It's family owned and operated, and the staff members who were working on the day of my visit could not have been lovelier. The only reason I'm not giving this place five stars is because I felt like the selection of merchandise in the general store was not as eclectic as most general stores I've visited. The majority of the merchandise either fell into what felt like a "live, laugh, love" version of a feminine / children's esthetic, or was downstairs in a section literally called "the man cave". With so many amazing local merchants and artists throughout the West Jefferson community, it would have been nice to see a few more options that fell between these two groups and were maybe a bit more neutral. While I very much enjoyed exploring the store and looking through everything, when it came time to actually purchase something for myself or to use as a gift, I really couldn't settle on anything that would be a good fit.

Cute gift store with an array of gifts for the season. Great place to find unique gifts for people…read morefor the holidays or birthdays. There is a decent amount of jewelry, kitchen items, holiday decor, and clothes (upstairs). The coffee shop downstairs is also a nice touch to the store-I recommend stopping in there first and drinking your coffee as you shop. There was plenty of parking and it was easy to locate. It's unique and separate from the rest of historic downtown West Jefferson which makes it an easy recommendation to anyone looking for gifts.

This is my SECOND stop whenever I come to Boone (a couple times a year). The only reason it is my…read moresecond, is my cowboy boot store is right next to it and that's like going to church for me (haha!). Jennele, the owner, is the best! I'm from Chicago area and this boutique easily reminds me of a boutique you would find here. The clothes are very cute and they always have a sharp variety of shoes. If you are looking for a summer dress then this is the place to go! If you love scarves, candles and jewelry, you are going to be in heaven here. Tip: If you see something, do not wait to get it. Get whatever it is you want while your there because the next day it may not be there. I have done that one time and I will never do it again. She has a popular store, therefore items are not going to sit long. =)) I always have a great experience here and highly recommend!

This is an adorable boutique with some really nice quality clothing and accessories. I bought a…read morecute pair of silver hoop earrings that I wear all the time. I'm allergic to a lot of metals but these ones haven't bothered me at all so I know the quality must be good! The girl working at the time was also super friendly and helpful!

Absolutely stunning casual clothing! I was on a short trip…read moreto Blowing Rock last week and discovered this store. I walked in and fell in love

A lot of stylish women's clothes along with various types of gifts but the emphasis is obviously on…read moreclothing. As my wife wandered around looking for things to try on or to purchase, ultimately succeeding, I just wish that they had a chair for the menfolk to sit in while the ladies did their shopping and trying on.

My wife and I visited Mount Airy, NC Thursday & Friday and while strolling on Main street ambled…read moreinto the Spotted Moon store with no real purpose/need other than just looking. We were greeted immediately by the owner, Martha , who was as friendly and nice as anybody we have ever encountered. The three of us got into a conversation that lasted for most of an hour. Martha was so friendly, cordial, interesting and anxious to learn more about us as strangers and consequently we were enamored over her background as well. Our conversation centered on our backgrounds and respective families and frankly became a highlight of our day and time in Mount Airy. She was such an interesting individual who obviously loves what she does professionally. We did end up making a small purchase from her store but moreso than the purchase the best part of the day was meeting Martha and the enjoyable conversation we all three enjoyed. Thanks, Martha. Doug & Suzanne Perry; Zebulon, NC

While I'm not into shopping for clothes, especially at boutique stores, we stopped in because my…read moregirlfriend is into the Simply Southern collection. The lady working, who I believe is also one of the store owners, was very helpful and knowledgeable about her merchandise. There is a wide selection of clothes and accessories, so there are plenty of options to match your price range. I would recommend checking out the clearance racks if you are interested in Simply Southern t-shirts for a great deal.

This is a smaller outlet mall but that doesn't mean that you can't still get your retail therapy…read morehere. The layout is a simple arch, so park wherever you can find a close space and plan to walk out and then back. The walkway is nicely covered so you can still shop here in rainy or snowy weather but if it's windy (welcome to "blowing" rock), you're going to be cold and wet. There is also a small food court in the center. Handicapped access throughout with ramps adjacent to stairs plus dedicated handicapped parking. An EV charging station is located to the left and around the corner. [Review 15912 overall - 3127 in North Carolina - 1417 of 2021.]

I have been to several Tanger Outlets and this one is the smallest I have seen. No Levi, Nike,…read moreCoach or Bose outlet stores here. Yeah, I did say Coach and no I don't carry a purse. It's a European carry all damn it! There are only two food places on the site, not that I planned on eating here. They do have one shoe store (Rack Room) and several clothing stores. Still missing the typical anchors. Worth a stop even if it has limited stores. We scored some good deals at the places we went to.