I cannot say enough good things about the Mercantile. Adorable addition to state street! Huge…read morevariety of adorable gifts, clothing, and house decor. That Cookie Dough & Sweets Bar is located in the Mercantile and OMG! It is a must if you like sweets! They have cookie dough and gelato mainly among other things. I got a milkshake which was half cookie dough and half gelato. Delicious!! Super friendly staff as well!! Can't wait to go back.

From the owner: Mercantile On State is a Gift Shop, Boutique, Dessert Shop & Novelties Store located in Bristol, TN…read moreand has been servicing all of Bristol and the surrounding areas for many years. We offer Jewelry, Handmade Jewelry, Cookie Dough, Unique Gifts, Art Gifts & much more. Here at Mercantile On State, our mission is to always provide quality Gifts at an affordable price. The success of our Store is due to the dedication we provide to our customers. Customer satisfaction is always our number one priority. Contact us or check out our website for more information.

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.

So on my last day (or so I thought) down Souff... the beautiful Lovely Lady takes me to this homey…read morelil mom and pop shop on State St that literally straddles the VA/TN state border. Wanted to grab a lil bit o' the South to take home with me. I may have seen a few stars n bars flags flying on a few trucks....but I didn't have my AK, so it was a Good Day....Bruh-man not trying to get arrested in the the South. N-E way...This store reminds me of my aunt's house in Fresno. Every summer, we pickled and canned fruits and veggies throughout. I picked snap beans, okra, grapes, cherries, cukes, tomatoes, etc for many summers with her. Unpaid labor!! This place reminded me of those hot ass summers, canning stuff. Chow Chow. Pickles. Hot Peppers. Jelly. Preserves. This place has it all. Along with cute furniture, knickknacks, mugs, souvenirs like any other thrift store type place. This store is great. The cashier was helpful, sweet and very nice. Altho TSA broke my mug and luggage locks on the way back to LA.... But this place was great. Can't wait to go back. When I move....I'll get some stuff from here.

Walked in there today with some of my buddies and the lady behind the counter was so nice and…read morewelcoming. I rarely get to go out and explore Bristol due to my job but I'm glad I stopped in at this nice little shop! They sell a lot of home decor stuff and scented items! I've shopped here a few times before and I'm never disappointed! They're ice cream shop is amazing as well!

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!!!

We have been to several Mast General Stores in various locations and knew the original store was…read morelocated on our weekend travels. We like Mast and always enjoy the products and atmosphere. We drove on our road trip to Johnson City, Tennessee from our home near Winston-Salem. It was getting late so we noted the location and decided to stop on our return trip home when we anticipated we would have more time. We arrived in the early afternoon of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and after following the line of cars to the back parking lot, we were amazed to see how many people were there! The small front parking area was full and the much larger rear parking lot was almost full. We did not think it was possible that everyone was visiting the general store, partly because it looks much smaller from the outside. As we walked toward the rear porch entrance, there was a Boy Scout Troop making kettle corn with a large kettle, butter, sugar, salt and corn and stirring it with a big paddle. It smelled delicious and we knew we needed to buy some on our way back to the car. After entering the building, we could see the entire parking lot contained all those people inside the general store, it was very busy but it appeared they had an adequate amount of employees. Mast features outdoor gear, home decor, knives, shoes, clothing, gift related items and food. They also have a large barrel candy area. We picked up a few things we felt we could not live without. On our way out, we purchased a bag of the kettle corn from the Boy Scouts and enjoyed munching on it while also supporting a good cause. It was so delicious with the combination of butter and sugar. A definite treat that we hadn't eaten in a long time. The original store is a must stop if you are driving through the area. We also recommend stopping at any of their other locations as well. They have many items you may not find elsewhere.

great antique store with thousands of sometimes unique items. the store owner and help are pleasant…read moreto deal with. prices are generally affordable and reasonable.

This antiques place is in Trade, NC - part of the Pisgah National Forest. There are roughly 6 car…read morespots up front and the lazy guy at the front desk did not even make an effort to say 'hello!'. This is a large indoor collection of old tools, signs, duplicate magazines, fudge, furniture and carpets. Locked items are in small glass vitrines, which do not allow you to even look at anything. No greeting. No A/C. There was 1 couple browsing in the whole shop! Rebel review: 4 star overpriced, but big

April, 2025. The town of Abingdon, in southwest Virginia in the Blue Ridge Mountains, has won…read moreaccolades across numerous categories for small-town living and/or visiting. With 20+ landmarks, 30+ restaurants, 34 miles of trails for hiking or biking in Abingdon, the Visitor Center is a terrific place to visit to map out your vacation plans. Housed in a historic building in the middle of Abington's charming 22-block historic district, the Visitor Center offers brochures and maps but, more importantly, a very friendly staff member who highlighted all of the attractions of the area. While we walked over to the Visitor Center from the Creeper Trail area, there is parking and restrooms there as well. Restaurants, shops, a seasonal farmers market, and the Barter Theatre are nearby. We also bought some well-priced long-sleeved t-shirts from the small gift shop in the VC. Highly recommended!

Me and my wife recently checked out this place wow we were in downtown Abingdon. This was one of…read morethe last places we checked out before leaving. The staff here was very nice and welcoming. It featured mainly a gift shop with Actually a good amount of stuff probably worth buying. They even featured holiday trees that people get the vote on as well. All In all, I did feel like that this place was worth checking out and you can find all sorts of information about this small little town here.

We visited Boone in late September and stopped in at this store and found the perfect Christmas…read moreornament at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, I lost it on a flight back to AZ. I contacted the store, spoke with Laurie about sending me another one which she did immediately. We also had a great conversation about things. The customer service here was top notch & so appreciated! Thanks again, Laurie, for sending me the ornament!

Staff is friendly. Usually they have free popcorn out for folks to snack on while checking out…read moretheir store. Lots of Boone themed and App State merch. Sale racks can make a simple t-shirt $5-7

Great location, beautiful inside and out! The staff is wonder and the food is even BETTER! Stopped…read morein for some chicken salad. It was delicious! Such a wonderful place if your in the area!