Grove Arcade is like an indoor shopping mall mixed with a modern packing house in the heart of…read moredowntown Asheville. The historic architecture is beautiful and definitely catches your eye from the outside, but unfortunately that's where the excitement ended for me. Visiting on a Sunday afternoon, the building felt surprisingly quiet. There was very little foot traffic, and many of the shops had few or no customers, giving the space an empty atmosphere rather than the lively marketplace I expected. It's very disappointing!! Parking is another downside. There's no free parking nearby, so you'll need to use metered street parking or pay for one of the public parking garages if you're driving. I prepaid 1.5 hours and was out of the building in less than half and hour.

This shopping arcade located within downtown Asheville, NC is a must see for its historical…read moresignificance. Retail is located on the first floor while professional offices dot the upper floors. Mostly gift/souvenir shops with a spot of southern fashion clothing/attire

I visit Asheville yearly for a quick getaway. The drive is approximately 2.5hrs from my location…read more The area has alot of outdoors things to do, nice places to stay and great foodie spots! The outlets had plenty of parking, and clean bathrooms. They have a few new stores that other outlets don't have. Always a great time wandering thru outlets for goodies. And they are not far from my home.

It's very deceiving to call these outlet stores when they actually offer better deals at the…read moreregular stores in your town or on the store websites. Don't waste your time!! Prices are jacked up!!

Frugal Backpacker (noticed great reviews on Yelp), Any Lab Test Now (you can also walk in and get a…read moreB12 shot), UPS store (not a fan - bring your own tape or they charge you a lot - I just saved you waiting in line for 10 min. only to find that out.), Plato's Closet (clothing thrift store), Jason's Cafe (noticed great reviews on Yelp!), TCBY, & Earth Fare among other stores in that shopping center. This Earth Fare (one of 2 locations in Asheville) is always super crowded, very chaotic & doesn't seem clean compared to the other Earth Fare South Asheville in case you like Earth Fare's in general.

One is missing out if they haven't already shopped The Cottage Door in Weaverville!…read more I have been a shopper and consigner for 18+ years. Rachel, the owner and her crew are so warm and friendly. You'll find them greet you when you enter and always happy to assist you, The Cottage Door continues to be an upscale consignment shop as they are selective. This being said, gently used vintage and modern clothing, shoes, jewelry, choctchkies, along with antique items too. Oh and furniture!!! Always beautiful furniture in this shop. Everything is clean and well organized, unlike many thrift stores I've been to. Prices and consignment pay out are both very fair. The store is lovely and so fun to meander through. One wont need to sift and sort through items which really makes the shopping experience a pleasure. You'll see items that you've never seen before and are so interesting! So if you haven't been to The Cottage Door you are missing out! I highly recommend if you love beautiful things and a good deal!

Love, Love, Love this cute little shop!!…read more Been here a half dozen times, and always walk out with a wonderful purchase. Full length coat for $7, work shirt for $6, and countless home decor items!! Always changing inventory and reasonably priced. Also, the staff is sooo friendly :)

Adorable boutique and the lady who helped us today was amazing! Such cute clothes, belts and gifts.read more

So I'm reviewing a woman's boutique???????????? Hmmm, something is wrong here? Actually, I have a…read morefriend that lives in town and told me about the place...and the prices. My girlfriend saw something in the window and wanted to check it out, so we did. Styles and clothing was nice...very nice. She tried on jeans and a t-shirt both for which looked like they were made for her. The owner wasn't there but the person minding the store was very helpful....providing a ton of suggestions and comments about fit and sizes and alternatives within the store...which is tiny by the way. In the end, she bought a t-shirt and jeans and was very happy with her purchase which came to around a little less than $130....which for 2 items is a bit much, but considering how they looked on her...well worth it.

Wonderful selection, clean and great service! Right off I-40…read more Love stopping here! Great Xmas shopping too.

The store was amazing with 45 different vendors. Each section had its own vibe; prices were all…read moreover the place, but it was worth it. The value has been maintained by time-traveling most of the stuff in there, keeping it looking as good as it is at this time and age. I definitely love their old book collections, and I will definitely go back to the store because they have great selections.

Got me a stealie for the truck and a new ring tonight. Met Ms. Suzanne and had a very nice…read moreconversation with her. I visit the store every time I come to Asheville which is about 3 or 4 times a year. So much "Grate" stuff. The store makes this Dead Head of 40+ years a happy guy!

I've been coming to Asheville for the last 10 years for a variety of reasons. I can't find the…read moreclothing I want anywhere else, so twice a year I pop into Indo and refresh my wardrobe. I can't tell you how much I love this store! Prices are good, staff is friendly and helpful.

Hidden gem!!! The owner is completely delightful and has a wonderful selection of items that are…read moregreat brands at great prices.

When in Black Mountain, NC, don't miss a visit to Excellent Seconds! Our group of four ladies…read morestumbled upon this shop and enjoyed spending an hour shopping and chatting with the owner, Heather. Her shop is so well organized and not overstuffed with merchandise. She has a lot of very nice women's designer clothing and accessories at unbeatable prices. We purchased many items and left happy as could be. We highly recommend this shop.