Shopping
Asheville Art Adventure
Discover Asheville’s art, architecture, and the historic events and people who helped create this unique community by exploring downtown with the Asheville Art Adventure. Not just another walking tour, this iPhone app offers an interactive experience that includes free printable Adventure Passport available at www.GoFingo.com, the chance to earn Adventure Rewards, and special offers from local merchants.
Mast General Store
Authentic general store featuring quality goods, traditional clothing and custom fit shoes. Since 1883, Mast General Store has been outfitting the Appalachians with traditional mercantile goods, comfortable clothing, rugged footwear and quality outdoor gear for all mountain seasons. Discover for yourself why….. some times are just too good to leave behind, and why it is a simple pleasure to just browse throughout the store.
Asheville Historic Trolley Tours
Sightsee Asheville in style aboard our vintage touring trolleys.Visit Asheville’s major attractions on this live, narrated tour including the Grove Park Inn,Montford Historic District, Grove Arcade, Biltmore Village and much,much more.The ticket price includes admission to the Thomas Wolfe Memorial and Grove Arcade Building.
888-667-3600
Diamond Brand Outdoors
Diamond Brand Outdoors is a complete outfitter and guide service in Arden, NC and in Downtown Asheville, NC. Whether you love hiking, camping, fly fishing, rock climbing, kayaking, or canoeing, Diamond Brand Outdoors is your one-stop shop for gear and information for your adventures in beautiful Western North Carolina!
USA Raft
The French Broad River is the closest white water rafting to Asheville, NC. This gorgeous river, in the heart of Pisgah National Forest, will delight even the most seasoned rafter. Our French Broad outpost is 30 minutes from Asheville. The Nolichucky River, Erwin TN, flows through a deep gorge and offers our most adventurous rafting experience with over nine miles of class II, III and IV rapids. Packages and group discounts available.
1-866-USA-Raft
River and Earth Adventures, Inc.
Whitewater rafting, cave tours, tubing, canoe/kayak rentals, and much more. Locations in Asheville, Boone, Marshall North Carolina, Elizabethton Tennessee. Lunches include local and organic foods. The best outdoor adventures in the high country. The only guide-owned and operated outfitter in the area. Guaranteed best customer service. The only eco-tourism outfitter in the High Country. Call for Reservations! Tours start at $15.
(866) 411-RAFT
Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School
Fox Mountain Guides and Climbing School is the south’s only AMGA Accredited Guide Service. They offer rock climbing, ice climbing guiding and rock climbing courses across North Carolina. A great and exciting way to see the Mountains! FMG also offers a teen adventure summer camps June through August. We only use American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) trained and certified Instructors and Guides. No other guide service in the Southeastern USA upholds this incredibly high standard. Excellence in Rock Guiding and Instruction since 1994.
- The South’s only AMGA Accredited Guide Service
- AMGA Certified Instructors or Guides on every trip
- No experience necessary
- We cater to all ability levels and ages
Toll Free: 1-888-28-GUIDE (4843)
Fireside Antiques & Interiors
Twenty-five years experience in importing English antiques. The premier source of antiques in Western North Carolina. Extensive selection of Oriental and European procelain as well as reporduction gift items. We purchase estates or individual pieces.
30 All Souls Crescent, Asheville, NC, located in Biltmore Village.
828-274-5977
Bruisin’ Ales
Bruisin’ Ales is Asheville’s first and only retail store just for beer lovers. We specialize in Belgians, Belgian-style, high-gravity, craft brews, microbrews and the very best available beers from around the world. With nearly 400 different beers in-store, you’ll find a delectable line-up sure to please any palette.
(828) 252-8999
The Brew-Hoppers Guide to Asheville
Most people aren’t aware that Asheville is the brewing capital of the Southeast. In fact, on just about any day of the year, one can select from about 50 locally brewed craft beers.
Tops for Shoes
So many shoes, so little time! One of the largest selections of shoes and footwear in the Southeast. Tops for Shoes is located in downtown Asheville, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Though we are a locally-owned, single store operation, we serve a six state region due to the fact that Asheville is a vacation destination. At its current location, Tops for Shoes fills nearly half a city block. The store is owned by Bob and Ellen Carr who took over operations from Ellen’s parents in the 1970′s. Tops for Shoes offers an extensive selection of brands and sizes to fill most any customers’ needs. There are 40 salespeople with many years experience.
828-254-6721 or toll free, 888-644-8677
The Downtown Market
The Downtown Market-Asheville’s most unique shopping experience! A 42,000 sq ft INDOOR market featuring the area’s most talented artists & crafters, local merchants, farmers, musicians & chefs… all who have come together to form One Bazaar Community! Interior shops include: The Culinary Canvas Food Court, the hi-fi (organic) Coffee Bar, Amazing Savings, a full-size discount & organic grocery store, Focal Points Art & Antique Gallery and an Eclectic Flea Market. Open Fri.- Sat.-Sun., 10a-5p. Ample FREE parking.
45 S. French Broad Ave828-255-8858
FTD & Teleflora by Floral Worldwide
Floral Worldwide, a full service FTD and Teleflora florist, has provided professional service, creative designs, and excellent floral quality for over 30 years. We offer wide selections and styles for all occasions, including floral arrangements, European gardens, plants, fruit and gourmet baskets, balloons, and stuffed animals. We deliver to Hendersonville area communities; nationwide and international delivery available. Visit our web site!
1-800-999-1092, 828-253-7681
Blue Goldsmiths
Two women in Biltmore village are making jewelry the old fashioned way…one piece at a time. The two designers also offer the opportunity to collaborate with you to make a heirloom of your own design…..
828-277-2583
The Asheville Wine Market
The area’s largest wine retailer, specializes in finding tasty estate bottled wines from around the world at the best prices. In addition to weekly specials and free Saturday tastings, the selection of unique, rare and hard to find wines is truly impressive.To complement the wines, there is a thoughtfully selected inventory of cheese and gourmet foods and a well-stocked craft beer section. This downtown destination is a must stop for wine lovers and foodies.
828.253.0060 or 800.825.7175
Greenlife Grocery
Greenlife is a full service natural foods store dedicated to bringing you and your family the freshest and healthiest foods and products available. For a great gift for that special person in your life, consider a gift certificate from Greenlife Grocery. An upscale one-stop supermarket that stocks only organic and naturally grown food products along with a broad selection of wines and beers. This upscale supermarket features an expansive deli serving foods prepared by a half dozen highly skilled chefs. No artificial flavors, colors, preservatives.
70 Merrimon Avenue(828) 254-5440, (828) 259-9303
North Carolina Wine Gifts
North Carolina’s only on-line wine store for award winning, boutique wines is located here in Asheville, NC. Buying local holds true for wine just like it does for food … and they go together. Whether you like the red or white European varietals or the sweet, refreshing native Muscadine wines, you will find it here. In Asheville, customers save on shipping, call for pick-up or delivery.
1131 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville828-490-1840
Hickory Furniture Mart
When you’re in Asheville, you’re just over an hour away from the nation’s leading home furnishings resource and a shopping experience you’ll never forget. See a thousand lines in nearly a hundred beautiful factory stores, outlets and galleries. Ideas galore. Famous North Carolina prices. On-site hotel, restaurant, shipping service. Visit hickoryfurniture.com.
800-462-MART
Sensibilities Natural Bodycare & Day Spa
Sensibilities has created a warm, serene environment in which to shop and experience wonderful spa services. The carefully selected bath/body products,fountains,aromatherapy candles and more will help you extend the spa experience to your home.
800-635-0948, 828-253-3222
Brown’s Floral Design
Unique florals, weddings, parties, green and blooming plants, gourmet and custom gift baskets, condolences. Delivery service to Asheville and most sourrounding areas. Rustic or refined we guarentee fun, and customer satisfaction. Also, specializing in weddings in the mountains. Visit our wedding website, www.brownsweddingdesign.com, Brown’s Weddings, or visit our regular web site, Brown’s Floral Design
800-627-1876, or local -828-645-6544
Blue Spiral 1
One of Asheville’s premier art galleries featuring contemporary fine art and craft by artists of the Southeastern United States.
38 Biltmore Avenue, Downtown828-251-0202