I love that Village Thrift is run by the local Blowing Rock Women's Club, and all items are sold…read morefor scholarships for local kids. They raised $145,000 in the 2025/2026 season, too--wow! That's even more than my local women's club raised (through donations and fundraising only) for the same period. The store is neatly organized, and the prices are great. The day I stopped in, they were having a half-off sale on their women's clothing, and I was able to find several things that I liked. They also have a variety of housewares, cookware, linens, shoes, and decor. They even have a roomy fitting room to try on clothes. Note that they don't have any men's clothing. All of their items are donated, and many were higher-end brands. I found several Loft and Talbots tops and dresses that I had to purchase. Village Thrift is also fully run by volunteers who are friendly and happy to be there. I'll definitely return the next time I'm in town!

Great thrift store in Blowing Rock. Great non-profit run by the Blowing Rock women's club, and all…read moreof the profits go to college scholarships for local students. Last year, they gave over $100,000 to about 20 students. The store is staffed by a lovely group of volunteers who take pride in making a difference. They have a wide selection of items from art to clothing, jewelry, and home goods. I found a few cute items and felt good about my purchase as well. Please stop by and help this special store continue to be a success. Thanks to the lovely ladies who helped me today, including Nancy and Melissa.

We thoroughly enjoyed the professional production of "Banner Elk Christmas"! What an amazing show…read more Excellent voices, great choreography and costumes. It's a must see!

Good performances , easy access and ticket will call, comfortable seating and reasonably priced. We…read morewere visiting for a long weekend and enjoying the Christmas festival. We happened to see this opportunity, and gave it a try. It was worth every penny! We highly recommend the Ensemble Theater and the Banner Elk art and history museum.

Tremendous summer camp experience for children aged elementary through senior high. Higgins Lodge…read moreprovides accommodations to visitors as well as meeting and dining space for conferences. Friendly, caring staff.

"Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve." Martin Luther King Jr…read more Imagine how in an instant it could all be gone. The sea can be swept up and be in your space. Down pours of rain can cause massive flooding and landslides. For the recent hurricane Helene it has caused extensive damage and flooding for several states. Some cities in states such as North Carolina will never recover or return. So many families in despair. Then we had hurricane Milton hit a week later, devastating Florida, but not as powerful as the prior hurricane. We forget about storms and the power of what they can actually cause. It's all a cycle that has brought to our memories. In the wake of this tragic storm organizations exist to provide relief for those that need help. If your able to provide any assistance this is an organization that ensures that your donations will be delivered to those in need. You can even provide your own donation of your time to this organization too. As humans we have a great deal of hope in the wake of tragedy to come together when strife hits. This organized group is the boots on the ground at ground zero to make it all happen. As humans we watch and listen to those individuals that have been harmed, killed, starved, and tortured at the hands of Mother Nature. While they can control the weather, in the end we will come together and fight against that which pushes us down. We will get up and never go down without a good fight for any reason. Life is about living and helping our fellow citizens and those around us. Keep up the good fight and plan for the worst for the next disaster could take you through strife.

Samaritan's Purse is a religious non profit organization striving to provide aid for those in need…read moreall over the world, especially in 3rd world countries and areas of disasters. I respect all religions. Just for the record I am definitely not trying to recruit or convert anyone. I just discovered Operation Christmas Child through a friend, and I wanted to help out too. Operation Christmas Child is where you build a shoebox of essentials and other goodies to give to a child in a third world country. This year they have their own boxes to optimize their operations. The boxes are also sturdy so it serves as an additional purpose for the child who receives it. You can decide to give to a boy or a girl, with the following age ranges: 2-4 yrs, 5-9 yrs, or 10-14 yrs. If you need inspiration, you can go onto their website for suggestions. Some of the items I felt were essential were socks, comb, toothbrush, chapstick, deodorant, stationary, water bottle (to store water, as their water source may not be nearby), and some fun small trinkets that fit into the box. Be sure to check the list for items you should include such as snacks since they are perishable or liquids that may spill and damage all the goods. If you happen to be busy, you can also build a box online or have someone build it for you. 2020 has been a hard year for everyone on a global scale, but I know there are others out there to have it much worst than I do. It was very fun to put together my Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes and I plan on making this an annual traditional.

Stored our RV over the 2023 summer. Everything worked out smoothly. No worries about vandalism or…read moredamage. Staff is quick to respond to our questions. Rates are reasonable and fair.

We have stored our travel trailer at Bamboo Mini Storage for the last couple of years, and we have…read morebeen very pleased. We felt that the camper was safe there and the staff was quite friendly. When we needed special access to water once, the owner, Bryan, went out of his way to accommodate us. We recommend them highly.

Good people and very easy to work with. Good rewards policy as well. Great prices and good…read moreselection.

The staff are helpful and attentive. There is a wonderful selection of sheet music and student…read moretextbooks to fit unique needs.

This gym has been closed for a while now, sadly. It was the best but is now only used for…read morerehabilitation and isn't a gym any longer.

The facilities at Paul H Broyhill Wellness would warrant 4 or 5 stars if the hours weren't so…read morewonky. Most of the other gyms in town offer 24 hour access options so the contrast to these limited hours is drastic. Mon-Thurs they are open 5:30am - 9:00pm which is reasonable. Friday hours are 5:30 am - 8:00 pm, which is probably fine for most people as I am a weirdo who enjoys a Friday night workout which is out of the norm. On Sat the gym is only open from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, then Sun from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. These weekend hours make it very unlikely I would ever get a workout in on the weekend so it was not worth the membership fees for me.

Our first time here will definitely not be our last! We loved this venue! We attended the CJ…read moreBallard band and Jump Van Halen Tribute band concert. Everything was perfect! Looking forward to seeing other events here! Highly recommend!

What a fun fantastic place! Unless its raining and its too late to move inside its a wonderful…read morevenue for concerts! The food truck was good, woukd like to see a bigger beer selection, friendly service & what a setting!!!!