Spent some time shopping in beautiful downtown Asheville and got this new shirt. This precious…read moresilver sterling ring caught my attention and could not leave it behind. The staff was very courteous and friendly. They have a lot of cool souvenirs, artwork, jewelry madr by local artists.

The Asheville Emporium is located across from Mast General Store and featured a mix of work from…read morelocal artists. I loved the multicolored 3D printed dragons and eggs and bought them for some friends. Very fun items here.

I loved this spot. You can stop in to grab a beverage, shop their retail area and/or watch a game…read more The retail section is small but offers a wide range of knick knacks. Sparky's Bardega is worth checking out if you are in Asheville.

This is a unique concept; a market and bar!! They sell everything from candy and potato chips to…read morebeer and wine, magnets, mugs, etc. I purchased chips, water, a magnet, and iron-on patch. It's a very cute shop with great energy! I'm not sure if this gentleman was the owner or not but he was drinking coffee or tea out of mug that said "Twatwaffle." Lol! It was a great icebreaker that kept us laughing! All in all a great market/bar!

Delicious and nice staff Prompt service and conveniently located ...will be back soonread more

Such a neat little store. So many fun trinkets and paintings, jewelry, etc. Fun to browse and treat…read moreyourself to a gift of maybe someone in your life deserves a little something.

We are from out of town...and this place is special. Great selection. Incredibly kind staff. They…read morewere so personable I didn't want to leave! Which is rare for me. The prices are on point, if not on the more affordable side. They had crystals for $0.50 - $1.00 (not all of them obviously) but the majority of the more "expensive" ones were like $3-6. We will definitely be back!

Instant Karma is a total vibe…read more They have a plethora of metaphysical treasures for you to select from--candles, garments, accessories, handbags, tapestries, posters, a whole wall of incense, pipes, jewelry, rocks, crystals, gems, local artwork and more. The merchandise selection is one of my favorites but the staff is the reason why I love coming here. They also have a highly rated tarot reader.

A must-see blend of history, style, and soul. This stunning 1929 Neo-Gothic landmark wraps up…read moreboutique shopping, local art, and delicious eats under one gorgeous glass-topped corridor. Wandering through the halls feels like a stroll through Asheville's heart. From unique gifts and artisan jewelry to cozy bites and killer coffee, it's the perfect place to discover something special and soak up the city's charm all in one place. The architecture alone is worth the visit

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.

I am so happy we went in here. I wasn't sure what to expect - I was thinking more semi-museum, part…read moreinfo center with a few pieces from local artists for sale. But, it was packed with unique, locally made art goods (95% Asheville artists, 5% Tennessee/Kentucky they say) that were awesome AND affordable. Pottery, wood carvings, textiles, Christmas ornaments, cookware, glass art, paintings, and more. I liked most everything I saw, and again, it was artistry that wouldn't break your bank. The customer service was so friendly, and the nice lady working really wanted to connect with us, and also tell more about the artists who made some of the different art. Informative, funny, kind - she was great. I would recommend this to EVERY Asheville tourist looking for something unique to take home, rather than junky trinkets made in China that you can find in every American gift shop.

It's got very pretty art and we enjoyed our visit. The art they sell is extremely expensive.read more

Came here with colleagues for dinner. We sat outside as it was absolutely beautiful weather…read more Our server (I wish I had remembered her name, but on my receipt it says "Server: 1080/Night Ba") was AH-MAZING! We each ordered individually, but tasted everyone's dish. Beef Tartare: beautifully presented and well balanced. Served with fried saltines (seasoned with Old Bay seasoning). Wood Grilled Asparagus: perfection! Absolutely LOVED the sauce gribiche! Braised Rabbit and Nettle Cavatelli: I thought this dish was stunning. The texture of the cavatelli could not be better and the flavors melded well together. Lardon added savoriness while the pickled ramps balanced the palate. Soft Herb & Pea Risotto: loved this in terms of texture but needed a touch of salt. We added a pinch of their house special salt (mined from a 100 year old salt mine), and it did the trick! Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle: this was my favorite item, though also, requiring a pinch of salt. I really appreciated that the truffle oil did not overpower the dish (that's a pet peeve of mine). We were provided with some truffle salt to enhance savoriness, which absolutely lifted the pasta to another level. Service all around was attentive and friendly. Definitely recommend if you're in town!

The Marketplace is a convenient shop in the Omni Grove Park Inn. It is located in the Vanderbilt…read moreWing. They have food and beverages available as well as popular locally made products like Poppy popcorn; French Broad Chocolates, Asheville Tea Company among others. They have items you may have forgotten to pack and some souvenirs too. The staff were very friendly and I had an item purchased somewhere else in the hotel that was even wrapped up and put into my bag. Talk about going above and beyond for the customer.

Stumbled into this shop after doing some gem mining with kids. This shop was full of awesome…read moresurprises. I didn't have enough time to fully explore all their goods but they had a lot of items and I thought they were priced fairly. What a great place to find unique and funny gift items. They had a huge assortment of stickers! I'll definitely be back.

LOFT is a cute local gift shop that stands out with its colorful, playful vibe among the other…read morestores in downtown. The fairy lights and chandeliers are cute!!!! There are plenty of fun trinkets and unique gifts to browse that go beyond the typical "Welcome" souvenirs and locally made items you'll find throughout Asheville. There seems to be a lot of local artisan. The prices are on the higher side, so you'll probably see more people browsing than buying--especially with so many other gift shops nearby offering similar items. The shop owner and workers are friendly and available to help.