Love this new location. The store has a variety of offerings, most of which are clothing related. I…read morewent on the grand opening and walked away with three good pieces. The store owners and employees were friendly and had a nice setup of coffee and foods to entice customers. :) They are doing a good job keeping their social media up to date, so check out their Instagram if you want to see what's going on!

What a great store. Loved the Amish soap, bought 6 on Friday and went back on Saturday and got 12…read moremore. (I took a wrong turn on the mountain what should have been a 15 min ride took me an hour ). Was so worth it. Melissa was so kind and welcoming. Came in and left feeling like I just made a best freind. May God bless you and your store

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!

Scored some beautiful quality dresses for $10 each! Store layout was organized but don't miss the…read moreback sections and the basement! They also have vintage housewares and linens. The ladies were lovely, and I learned that their (significantly impressive) proceeds go to the local schools.

The Original Mast General Store is located in Valle Crucis, NC. It was opened by Henry Taylor back…read morein 1883 as the Taylor General Store and has been operating ever since, so they are definitely doing something right! The landmark is on the National Register of Historic Places and is quite a popular place. While you won't be able to park right out front as they did in the past, there is plenty of parking located conveniently behind the store. W.W. Mast bought a half stake of the business in 1897, then bought the other half in 1913, changing the name to Mast General Store It was truly the Amazon of its day, offering everything you could possibly need with the motto, "goods for the living, coffins and caskets for the dead," which prompted the local phrase, "If you can't buy it here, you don't need it ." When the economy changed and the original store closed in 1977, it was thankfully saved and reopened in 1980 by preservationists John and Faye Cooper The front corner of the store features an active town post office The store spans two levels with beautifully creaking floorboards that instantly let you know you are in a nostalgic place filled with history. A lot of the original advertising posters from Mr. Mast are still mounted on the walls alongside the vintage counters and fixtures The original cast iron potbellied wood stove is still used to heat the store, the functional wooden trap doors in the floorboards still remain from where chickens historically were traded for store credit, and you can even get a cup of coffee for just 5 cents. You will find a massive variety of cast-iron cookware, old-fashioned candy in barrels, postcards, books, high-quality clothing, footwear, toys, and traditional mercantile goods. I even bought a delicious fried apple pie! The historic Little Red Schoolhouse sits right behind the main building and offers clearance merchandise, though I just enjoyed looking at the older architecture and reading about the school.

Been coming here for a few years now, we love visiting the area and stopping in for a moon pie and…read morea spicy ginger ale or cream soda!!!! There's so much to look at here, the property itself is stunning and surrounded by amazing nature, the staff are all warm and friendly, and you could spend literally hours here perusing the shelves. There's good old fashioned candy, popcorn, snacks, there's Valle Crucis souvenirs to bring home. It's never felt like a tourist trap, it's always felt very warm, country, and welcoming. The building itself is so old and stunning! The creamy floors and woodsy smells, it's always a treat to come here and there's so much to look at and buy. There's even a Christmas shop upstairs year round, where you can stock up on goodies ahead of time for Christmas. I'd say the value is pretty good, depending on what you're buying. Snacks, drinks, candy are all very affordable, but the souvenir and brand name products of course are higher up in price, which is to be expected. All in all, a wonderful place to stop by to grab a treat or bring home some gifts for family and friends. Highly recommend!!!

Super fun consignment shop! They have a good selection of S,M,L but not a ton of extended sizes…read more Great selection, reasonable prices and good brands (I passed up a pair of FRYE moto boots that I might have to come back for) and if you do a little dance at the checkout they give you a 10% discount.

I was exploring downtown Boone while waiting for my brunch table to be ready and popped into Anna…read moreBananas. This shop is soooo cute and filled with a thrifters dream. I've always wanted a teddy coat, but have never bought one because I live in Miami. However, enter this cute little coat I spotted on the rack that is now my new fave purchase of 2025. The coat was just $16, and if you do a little dance at check out they give you 10% off. Say less, I did my little dance and walked out of there with a purchase under $15 that I've already worn 3 times! They have a good variety of nice outfits, casual ware, accessories and shoes as well. The staff was also super friendly. I wish we had one of these shops in my neighborhood, but would def go back when visiting Boone.

I love this store! Their clothes, the personal attention and it's just unique pieces you won't find…read moreanywhere else! I always get compliments on the dress I bought from there. The owner is a sweetheart and best part of all, she helps dogs in need. So it's great clothes for a great cause! They are my favorite store on the strip, I even plan on ordering from them online since I live so many states away and I regret not buying more.

From the owner: Tazmaraz is a fun and funky ladies boutique that is located in the heart of picturesque Blowing…read moreRock, NC. We offer unique boutique lines such as Vintage, Ivy Jane, Uncle Frank, Scandal, Good Hyouman, Nic & Zoe and many more.

Wonderful Store with great goods. I just love the proceeds that give hope to those in drug and…read morealcohol recovery. Most friendly man at register who told me about the charity i great detail.

Super friendly staff, gave my sister and me a free item on different occasions when prices were not…read moremarked on the small items. It's always fun to go into this store and find something you did not expect to find! Definitely stop by and give it a try!

So glad we stopped in on our way out of the NC mountains! Even tho she wasn't finished setting up…read morethe store for the day, Susan was such a dear, she let me in to look at the store early! I drooled at the stunning array of rings, pendants and bracelets! I had been told earlier that day by my hubby that if I wanted a piece of jewelry for my Birthday/ Christmas present, I could choose whatever I wanted! So hard to choose, but got it narrowed down to a vintage Baume & Mercier solid gold hidden watch bracelet or a diamond necklace. I went with the bracelet, (but will probably get the necklace too). Don't hesitate to visit this gem of a store! They have so many styles and pieces that you are sure to find something perfect. The prices were unbelievable, I was expecting to pay 3 times what I did! The quality and workmanship is amazing, unlike major jewelry stores now. With gold prices these days, those stores are making their jewelry as thin and cheap as possible. Always buy quality vintage jewelry!

Gorgeous selection of estate jewelry!…read more This store has so many amazing pieces! I'm a huge fan of Art Deco pieces and jewelry from the 50's era and they had a sizable selection. They even had a grandfather clock that was 250 years old! The owners are so welcoming and knowledgeable. Be sure to stop in to see Jim and Marlene if you are looking for breathtaking estate jewelry in the Blowing Rock area!