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Places to Shop, Markets, Boutiques, and Outlets in the Blue Ridge Mountains



Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center

Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center
City/State – Mountain City, GA
County – RABUN
Region – North Georgia Mountains
Description – Visit The Foxfire Museum Gift Shop, featuring hand-crafted pottery, woven goods, candles, hand-carved birds, dish-angels, traditional Bluegrass and Gospel music cassettes and CD’s, crocheted and knitted items, jams and jellies, wooden toys, and homemade soaps, as well as The Foxfire Book series and a large selection of related books, covering topics such as Appalachian history, folklore, ghost stories, cookbooks, and how-two skills for traditional crafts and skills. www.foxfire.org  706-746-5828
Blue Ridge Parkway Bookstore
Blue Ridge Parkway Bookstore
City/State – Boone, NC
County – WATAUGA
Region – North Carolina High Country
Description – Shop the great selection of Blue Ridge Parkway books at our bookstore. Find guidebooks and maps for motorcycling, driving, hiking, and biking the Blue Ridge Parkway. We also have coffee table picture books, calendars, and souvenirs!
Switzerland Inn
Switzerland Inn
City/State – Little Switzerland, NC
County – MITCHELL
Region – North Carolina High Country
Description – Gifts of distinction. Quality handmade crafts and jewelry. Mountain gems and whimsical novelties. Switzerland Inn’s on-site shopping offers a little something for everyone. From T-shirts to blown glass, from ice cream treats to mountain pottery, from antiques to Christmas ornaments, the Shoppes at Switzerland Inn are filled with one-of-a-kind treasures and unique giftware – and you don’t even have to leave the Parkway. Switzerland Inn, the Chalet Restaurant and the Shoppes are at Milepost 334.
Thunder Mountain General Store
Thunder Mountain General Store
City/State – Robbinsville, NC
County – GRAHAM
Region – Western North Carolina
Description – The legendary Thunder Mountain General Store and Deli has reopened in Robbinsville, North Carolina. You are welcome to visit a part of history and browse through the many items that are indicative of our local area. We also provide staple items needed for your vacation stay in our area. Enjoy a great sandwich, drink and desert at our Deli as you join in the conversations about the local community.
Honeysuckle Rose Boutique -Smoky Mountains
Honeysuckle Rose Boutique -Smoky Mountains
City/State – Sevierville, TN
County – SEVIER
Region – Great Smoky Mountains Tennessee
Description – Located in beautiful Wears Valley, we showcase gourmet foods and coffees, home décor, wedding party gifts, and locally made health and beauty products. Stop by and pick up some unique souvenirs or a few ‘must haves’ for you or your gift list! http://www.honeysuckleroseboutique.com/
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Wood Signs of Gatlinburg
Wood Signs of Gatlinburg
City/State – Gatlinburg, TN
County – SEVIER
Region – Great Smoky Mountains Tennessee
Description – Our family has been offering the finest woods for custom, handcrafted wood signs. Our durable signs are suitable for indoor and outdoor use and 100% customer satisfaction is our goal. Our signs make great gifts and souvenirs! Please stop by our shop! http://www.woodsignsofgatlinburg.com/
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Smoky Mountain Handmade Candles
Smoky Mountain Handmade Candles
City/State – Blairsville, GA
County – UNION
Region – East Tennessee
Description – Smoky Mountain Handmade Candles offers handmade jar candles in large,medium and small sizes. Our candles are make using PURE PALM WAX. Our candles are all custom made to order, allowing for the freshest product when it arrives at your doorstep! http://www.smokymtcandles.com/
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Emerson Creek Pottery Outlet Store, Bedford, VA
Emerson Creek Pottery Outlet Store, Bedford, VA
City/State – Bedford, VA
County – BEDFORD
Region – Central Virginia
Description – Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Emerson Creek Pottery artisans are continuing the American tradition of pottery making in a contemporary way. http://www.emersoncreekpottery.com
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Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort
Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort
City/State – Montebello, VA
County – NELSON
Region – Central Virginia
Description – We carry a vast selection of gift items as well as souviners, clothing, camping/fishing supplies, groceries, fuel & much more. Located 3 miles off the Parkway. http://www.montebellova.com
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Christmas Greenery
Christmas Greenery
City/State – Boone, NC
County – WATAUGA
Region – North Carolina High Country
Description – We offer a full line of Christmas greenery through our retail mail order and wholesale divisions. We also have a choose & cut farm located in beautiful Blowing Rock NC. http://www.appevergreens.com
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Blue Ridge Jams
Blue Ridge Jams
City/State – Dana, NC
County – HENDERSON
Region – Western North Carolina
Description – Blue Ridge Jams has been making the finest homemade gourmet jams, jellies, pickles, relishes, chow chow’s, conserves, and preserves in the Blue Ridge Mountains since 1961. Large variety of products including Gourmet or Pepper Jellies available at retail and wholesale pricing. http://www.blueridgejams.com
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Uncorked
Uncorked
City/State – Buena Vista, VA
County – CITY Of BUENA VISTA
Region – Shenandoah Valley
Description – Uncorked is a gourmet wine and food shop featuring domestic & imported wines (including a great selection from Virginia), craft & imported beers, cheese, gourmet food, accessories, gift baskets, whole-bean coffee, and fine cigars. We offer free weekly wine & beer tastings. http://www.uncorked-va.com
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The Frugal Backpacker
The Frugal Backpacker
City/State – Arden, NC
County – BUNCOMBE
Region – Western North Carolina
Description – The Frugal Backpacker Outdoor Outlet offers high quality outdoor gear and clothing at discounted prices. http://www.frugalbackpacker.com/
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Three Oaks Trading Post
Three Oaks Trading Post
City/State – Asheville, NC
County – BUNCOMBE
Region – Western North Carolina
Description – Our online store provides you with the industries most secure shopping experience and offers hard to find vintage collectibles with a large variety of brand name merchandise at low discount prices & FREE SHIPPING for your entire family. http://www.threeoakstradingpost.com
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Mountain Holly Quilters
Mountain Holly Quilters
City/State – Blue Ridge, GA
County – FANNIN
Region – North Georgia Mountains
Description – Mountain Holly Quilters, 3000 bolt 100% cotton quilting fabrics quilting books & notions. 801 east main street blue ridge, ga 706-258-1123 http://mountainhollyquilters.com
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The General Store
The General Store
City/State – Moneta, VA
County –
Region – Blue Ridge Highlands – Southwest Virginia
Description – Come home to The General Store for some good old fashion shopping fun! We carry products Made in Virginia, fabric for quilting, scrapbooking, speciality and gourmet foods, books, puzzles, soybased candles, birdhouses, bridge cards and old fashioned wood toys for creative playtime for kids. http://generalstoresml.com
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inFauquier
inFauquier
City/State – Warrenton, VA
County – FAUQUIER
Region – Central Virginia
Description – inFauquier.com is the most comprehensive online directory for Fauquier County, Virginia. Find wonderful restaurants, lots of antique and gift shops, unique crafters and arts, clothing, shoes and anything else you desire. Come visit, relax and enjoy. http://www.inFauquier.com
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Royal Oak Bookshop
Royal Oak Bookshop
City/State – Front Royal , VA
County – WARREN
Region – Shenandoah Valley
Description – COLLECTIBLE * USED * NEW * SALE BOOKS * ANTIQUARIAN. 24 hour service via e-mail – http://www.royaloakbookshop.com
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Heaven's Railway
Heaven’s Railway
City/State – Dillsboro, NC
County – JACKSON
Region – Great Smoky Mountains North Carolina
Description – We are located on each of the two great Smoky Mountain Railroad train depots, Dillsboro and Bryson City North Carolina. We carry typical Christian Store items, as well as Emmaus gifts & apparel, pottery, MasterPeace Collection, Thomas Kinkade, & unique gifts. http://www.heavensrailway.com
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Fox Creek Leather
Fox Creek Leather
City/State – Independence, VA
County – GRAYSON
Region – Blue Ridge Highlands – Southwest Virginia
Description – Fox Creek sells high quality American-made motorcycle leathers. We are available for walk in business. http://www.foxcreekleather.com/
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Meadows Mercantile
Meadows Mercantile
City/State – Meadows Of Dan, VA
County – PATRICK
Region – Blue Ridge Highlands – Southwest Virginia
Description – Boyds Bears, McCall’s Candles, quilts, local pottery & wood turnings, home decor, table ware, baby quilts, binoculars, walking sticks, t-shirts/hats, souvenirs & greeting cards. Browse N’ Buy @ US Hwy. 58 & Blue Ridge Parkway MP 177.7 (276) 952 6282 – http://www.blueridgemtns.net/mercantile
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Carolina Log Furniture
Carolina Log Furniture
City/State – Fancy Gap, VA
County – CARROLL
Region – Blue Ridge Highlands – Southwest Virginia
Description – Hand built and custom built rustic log furniture by ron and debbie clark.very unique furniture and lodge look accessories to outfit your whole house or just to accent it.we can custom build to your design also. Store open sat and sun 10-5 – 276-728-2672/any other time call 336-788-6450 – http://www.carolinalogfurniture.com/
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Multitudes Gallery
Multitudes Gallery
City/State – Blue Ridge, GA
County – FANNIN
Region – North Georgia Mountains
Description – The Art of Hand Blown Glass! Over 75 glass artists from all over the country plus regional artist’s work in pottery, jewlery, stained glass, iron smithing, photography and oil/acrylic/watercolor painting. Located in Hampton Sqaure in Blue Ridge, Georgia. http://www.multitudesgallery.com
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Poor Farmers Farm
Poor Farmers Farm
City/State – Vesta, VA
County – PATRICK
Region – Blue Ridge Highlands – Southwest Virginia
Description – Mr. & Mrs. Poor Farmer would like to invite you to come and visit their unique old fashion country store & take a peak into the past. Come and browse amongst the many gift items that represent days gone by. We have lots of homegrown mountain produce and plants. http://www.poorfarmersfarm.net/
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Rountree's Pine & Log Furniture
Rountree’s Pine & Log Furniture
City/State – Blairsville, GA
County –
Region – North Georgia Mountains
Description – Rountree’s has been serving the mountains and beyond since 1980. We have unique furniture creations, home accessories and gifts. We design most of the furniture and many of the pieces are made on premises in our work shop. We’re open 7 days a week. http://www.rountreespinefurniture.com
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Hickory Furniture Mart
Hickory Furniture Mart
City/State – Hickory, NC
County – CATAWBA
Region – North Carolina Piedmont
Description – Hickory Furniture Mart is the nation’s leading home furnishings resource. Shop 100 factory outlets, stores and galleries featuring 1000 of the top manufacturing lines. Please contact the Mart for more information at 1 800-462-6278. http://www.hickoryfurniture.com
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The Wash House Gift Shoppe
The Wash House Gift Shoppe
City/State – Rocky Mount, VA
County – FRANKLIN
Region – Blue Ridge Highlands – Southwest Virginia
Description – This unique gift shop located in the old wash house on the premises here in Blue Ridge country. Full of crafts, weavings, handmade dolls, antiques, artwork, bears, primitive dolls, books, vintage jewelry and many other items. Come out and see us, we’ll open up just for you! http://www.claibornehouse.net
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Spring Hill Merchant
Spring Hill Merchant
City/State – Bostic, NC
County – RUTHERFORD
Region – Western North Carolina
Description – Spring Hill Merchant offers the world a taste of Western North Carolina. We specialize in products specifically from Western North Carolina in addition to the over 3000 additional (non-regional) products available. There is something for everyone! http://www.ncagr.gov/ncproducts/ShowSite.asp?ID=2578
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DeWoolfson Down
DeWoolfson Down
City/State – Banner Elk, NC
County – WATAUGA
Region – North Carolina High Country
Description – Visit the original store of this nationally recognized manufacturer of America’s finest quality down products for the home. Located on Highway 105, 8 mi. south of Boone. Have one of their famous pillows stuffed to your heart’s content. 800-833-3696 – http://www.dewoolfsondown.com
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Edible Landscaping
Edible Landscaping
City/State – Afton, VA
County – NELSON
Region – Shenandoah Valley
Description – Edible Landscaping is a retail mail order/walk up nursery featuring disease resistant plant varieties. We are open 7 days, 9am to 5pm. http://www.ediblelandscaping.com
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Hand turned pottery
Hand turned pottery
City/State – Spartanburg, SC
County – SPARTANBURG
Region – Upcountry South Carolina
Description – Ambiance offers unsurpassed quality & style at affordable prices. Functional hand turned pottery, fragrance drenched hand poured candles & hand made bath products using natural ingredients, gift baskets and more. Fund raisers, retail & Wholesale. http://www.carolina-ambiance.com
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Watauga County Farmers' Market
Watauga County Farmers’ Market
City/State – Boone, NC
County – WATAUGA
Region – North Carolina High Country
Description – At Watauga County Farmers’ Market, you can buy fresh produce directly from the grower. Vendors also offer locally grown garden plants, baked goods, jams and jellies, and quality handmade crafts of all kinds. http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org/
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Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio
Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio
City/State – Lovingston, VA
County – NELSON
Region – Shenandoah Valley
Description – Unique gifts, custom toiletries, one of a kind home accents, jewelry and handmade imported chocolate. Conveniently located on Rt. 29, so take a break from your drive and visit. http://www.blueridgegypsy.com
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Coyote Redd's
Coyote Redd’s
City/State – Chatsworth, GA
County – MURRAY
Region – North Georgia Mountains
Description – Unique Gift Shop on top of Fort Mountain next to Fort Mountain State Park. The scenic drive on Hwy 52 is as much fun as shopping in our store. http://www.coyoteredds.com/
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Sycamore Crossing Antiques
Sycamore Crossing Antiques
City/State – Blue Ridge, GA
County – FANNIN
Region – North Georgia Mountains
Description – The most diverse and exiting Blue Ridge antiques shop. In search of McCoy pottery or a Limoges lemonade set? Maybe a chainsaw wood carving? Or is it sterling silver vintage merchandise that you are after? We have it all! http://www.sycamore-crossing.com
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Mountain Manna Exotic Jellies
Mountain Manna Exotic Jellies
City/State – Murphy, NC
County – CHEROKEE
Region – Western North Carolina
Description – Exotic jellies, homemade from fruits and flowers. Handpicked, all natural, no preservatives. Kudzu, honeysuckle, muscadine, crabapple, mulberry, elderberry, pepper…. Gift baskets, samplers, retail & wholesale pricing. Shop online. Ship anywhere. http://mountainmanna.net/
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Johnson's Orchards
Johnson’s Orchards
City/State – Bedford, VA
County – BEDFORD
Region – Shenandoah Valley
Description – Our family farm produces apples, peaches, nectarines, pears, and plums. we also make cider butters, jellies, jams, and relishes. In the foot hills of the Blue Ridge where you can enjoy mountain grown fruit Come to see us. http://www.johnsonsorchards.com/
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Alternative Nature Online Herbal and Wild Plant Photo Gallery
Alternative Nature Online Herbal and Wild Plant Photo Gallery
City/State – Tennessee Ridge, TN
County – HOUSTON
Region – West Tennessee
Description – Beautiful extensive photography of herbs and wildflowers. http://www.altnature.com/
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Blue Ridge Bedrooms
Blue Ridge Bedrooms
City/State – Boone, NC
County – WATAUGA
Region – North Carolina High Country
Description – Fast delivery to all points reaching the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. Log furniture, premium mattresses, futons, bedrooms furnishings. 1-828-264-1975 – http://blueridgebedrooms.homestead.com/
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Traditions Pottery
Traditions Pottery
City/State – Lenoir, NC
County – CALDWELL
Region – Western North Carolina
Description – Lenoir, NC. Hand made pottery, mountain music, storytelling and more. http://www.traditionspottery.com/
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Cocoa Mill Chocolate Company
Cocoa Mill Chocolate Company
City/State – Lexington, VA
County – LEXINGTON CITY
Region – Shenandoah Valley
Description – At Cocoa Mill we offer unique chocolate gifts crafted from the finest premium chocolate, natural flavors, fresh cream & butter, and authentic liqueurs. http://www.cocoamill.com/
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Main Street Blue Ridge
Main Street Blue Ridge
City/State – Blue Ridge, GA
County – FANNIN
Region – North Georgia Mountains
Description – Blue Ridge, Georgia in the North Georgia Mountains, is well known as an antique and tourism community. Here you’ll find sites for some of our local businesses. http://mainstreet-blueridge.com/
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Smithfield Hams
Smithfield Hams
City/State – Portsmouth, VA
County – PORTSMOUTH CITY
Region – Costal Virginia
Description – Bring home the taste and tradition of classic Virginia with world-famous hams direct from Smithfield. Experience the essence of Southern elegance and hospitality with our exclusive gift collections. http://www.smithfieldhams.com/
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Time Testers
Time Testers
City/State – Yadkinville, NC
County – YADKIN
Region – North Carolina Piedmont
Description – Your source for Howard Miller and Rhythm Grandfather and Grandmother clocks. We also carry a full line of mantle and motion clocks. We also offer certified repair service for all makes of clocks and watches. http://www.timetesters.com
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