INSIDERS’ GUIDE linen brands along with custom linens. They also carry beautiful table linens and tableware.
9452 NC Highway 105 S, Banner Elk 828.963.4144
Mast General Store
You might not need a cast iron skillet or a bottled Coke and Moon Pie. Or the candy you can load up by the handful from the big barrels. But sometimes what you do need is that step back into a place that has not changed much since its humble beginnings in 1897.
3565 Highway 194 South, Sugar Grove 828.963.6511
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Penland Gallery( photo below)
Penland is a school and gallery, a place where artists teach, live in community and share their talent with each other and all who visit.
2687 Conley Ridge Road, Bakersville 828.765.6211
Grandfather Mountain
Atop Grandfather Mountain is the Mile High Swinging Bridge. You can drive there, but where’ s the fun in that when you can start closer to the bottom and hike up? For the first two miles you’ re gently climbing through
Mustard Seed Home
A unique selection of local and international home décor and accessories, as well as fresh flowers.
312 Green Street, Blowing Rock 828.818.0036
The Bee and The Boxwood
Great place to shop for gifts and accessories.
960 Main Street, Blowing Rock 828.372.9089
Photo: Penland School of Craft
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