Every street downtown leads to a treasure-trove of uncommon businesses that could only flourish in Asheville. There is a diverse mix of shopping malls and shopping districts, along with specialty stores like toy and children's shops and outfitters.
Lose yourself in the block-long Grove Arcade, a shopping and dining destination in one location. Built as a planned community in the late 1890s, Historic Biltmore Village features peddle-dash homes once belonging to George Vanderbilt and now featuring elegant restaurants, and interesting boutiques and galleries.
List of Asheville Area Shops, Boutiques and Galleries:
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16 Patton
 | 16 Patton presents original fine art by Southeastern artists for residential and private collectors. Paintings, sculpture, glass, and ceramics are presented in an intimate gallery setting in historic downtown Asheville. |  828-236-2889 16 Patton Avenue |
A Sense of Humor
| A Sense of Humor is a "humor boutique" featuring fresh and witty merchandise for the home, office, and general everyday elimination of global grumpiness. We celebrate the unusual, the whacky, and the subversive nature of humor. We're a family-run, mostly family-friendly, and dog-friendly store that operates in the heart of downtown Asheville, North Carolina. We also operate a retail website at www.asenseofhumor.biz. Our list of fans grows daily. Come see why. | 828-225-5666 84 West Walnut Street, Unit B |
Acme Motorcycle Ltd.
| A "Welcome Center", clubhouse, and shop of wonders for the riding community, located six miles east of the Blue Ridge Parkway on US 74 in Fairview, NC. Acme is a friendly place to find local knowledge of the scenic, winding roads that make WNC famous. Sorry you left your bike at home? No worries... Acme features Vintage BMW Rentals as well as newer bikes when available. Classics such as the R100R or the R75/5 make your ride memorable. And with advance notice, we offer guided rides on both road and dual sport tours. For self-guided rides, we offer mapped directions designed by us and others. We have rental gear available too – Scorpion Helmets, Held Gloves and Olympia Jackets – all chosen for a high standard of protection and comfort. Flying in? We can arrange to pick you up at the Asheville Airport. So whether you roll up on your sport tourer, drive here, or call for airport pickup, Acme is the essential starting point for your best riding ever. That is, until you return. And you will! | 828-628-0058 1508 Charlotte Highway |
Allanstand Craft Shop at the Folk Art Center
| Featuring handmade jewelry, pottery, ironwork, glass, baskets, prints, and much more from members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, recognized worldwide for excellence in craftsmanship and design for over 75 years. | 828-298-7928 Blue Ridge Parkway MP 382 |
American Folk Art and Framing
| Contemporary Southern Folk Art, North Carolina wood-fried pottery, custom picture frames, and a generous helping of whimsy, exuberance and inspiration. | 828-281-2134 64 Biltmore Avenue |
Appalachian Craft Center
| The pottery of the North Carolina folk potters awaits you at Appalachian Crafts. Teague, Owen, McNeil, Wyndham, and Cole, as well as many skilled artisans from the surrounding neighborhoods. Phil Brown's carved eastern song birds, neat little wooden boxes from Tennessee, wooden toys, hand-woven looped rugs, hand-quilted quilts-and you can have these made to order, jams, jellies, wooden kitchen utensils, CDs of local folk singers, and even bees' wax candles! Rather read? We have books by local authors (Thomas Wolf, Wilma Dykeman), books on what to do and where to go: hiking, biking, exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway, and even some down home Southern cookbooks! Y'all come! | 828-253-8499 10 North Spruce Street |
Ariel Gallery
| Ariel Gallery Asheville's contemporary craft collective. Featuring a wide range of Fine Craft created by its preeminent local members. Ariel Gallery: for the Well Crafted Life. | 828-236-2660 19 Biltmore Avenue |
Art-i-choke Gallery
| An eclectic gallery consisting of fine and custom-made jewerly, pottery, glass and wall art. Features sulptural art jewerly by Patricia Bauman, as well as other local and not-so-local artists. | 828-253-1223 6 College Street |
Asheville Area Arts Council Galleries
| The Asheville Area Arts Council's galleries, The Front Gallery, The Back Gallery and The Boardroom Gallery, located in downtown Asheville, seek to represent local established and emerging artists and groups. | 828-258-0710 11 Biltmore Avenue |
Asheville Downtown Gallery Association
| Take a self-guided tour and explore the diversity of art found in downtown Asheville galleries. City Center Art Walks held annually in April, June, August and October. | 828-258-0710 11 Biltmore Avenue |
Asheville Gallery of Art
| Visitors, collectors, interior designers - anyone with an eye for fine art will find a wide range of talents, subjects, styles, and mediums as broad as the Blue Ridge, at prices to accommodate every budget. | 828-251-5796 16 College Street |
Asheville Hardware
| 3,000 square feet of hard-to-find merchandise for the woodworking hobbyist and tool enthusiast – a man's store. The store is located in a renovated filling station - one of Asheville's beautiful Art Deco buildings. Regular demos, book signings, classes. | 828-252-8088 91 Biltmore Avenue |
Asheville Visitor Center
| The first step to your Asheville experience, get information, directions and the latest news. Features public restrooms, maps, brochures and WI-FI. Purchase tickets here for Biltmore, the trolley tours and golf coupon books. | 828-258-6103 36 Montford Avenue |
Baggie Goose
| Escape from the humdrum. Discover our stylish, classic gifts -- leather picture frames, beautiful glass hurricanes, exquisite bath salts, delightful baby gifts. Largest selection of invitations and Crane stationery in Western North Carolina | 828-274-3333 3 Swann Street |
Beads and Beyond
| Step in and open the door to creative inspiration. Since 1984, owner Barry Olen has searched out sources from around the world to collect a vast selection of beads and jewelry making supplies. With his recent move, just two doors down to 37 Wall Street, Barry has created a jewelry design center, offering a larger inventory, more services, and endless creative possibilities. The new gallery space in front features large specimens of stunning minerals and rocks, select works by local artists, as well as some of Barry's own creations. The back room has been outfitted for lapidary and jewelry making services and workshops. Working with more than 100 vendors, the selection of materials, including stone, precious metals, wood, handmade Czech glass, Japanese glass, shell, clay, and seeds, is quite impressive. Barry hopes the new space will provide a place for novice crafters, as well as, experienced jewelry artists to explore and enjoy the art of making jewelry. | 828-254-7927 37 Wall Street |
Bella Vista Art
| Bella Vista Art Gallery represents exceptional contemporary artists. We offer to our collectors, art that will challenge and intrigue viewers for generations. Our gallery features original art by emerging and established artists who work in oil, acrylic, glass, ceramic, bronze, encaustic and copper. We have a group show format, so all our artists are always on display. While we have a strong representation of local artists, we also represent national and international artists. | 828-768-0246 14 Lodge Street |
Bellagio Everyday
| More about structure...Bellagio Everyday offers versatile and innovative clothing for woman at work and on the go in a broad range of prices and sizes. | 828-255-0221 40 Biltmore Avenue |
Bender Gallery
| The Bender Gallery is one of the most spacious galleries in downtown Asheville on two sun filled levels. With over one hundred artists, we house the largest and most diverse collection of studio glass art in the region. | 828-225-6625 57 Haywood Street |
Biltmore
| Explore the wonders of Biltmore in Asheville for a day or a week. Discover America's largest home, magnificent gardens, award-winning winery, great shopping and delicious dining and a four-diamond escape at our inn. | 828-225-1333 One Approach Road |
Biltmore Village Company
| You're going to love our one-of-a-kind gifts and selection of fine decorative accessories and home furnishings. Best of all, you're going to love our low prices on everything, everyday. | 828-274-5570 1 Kitchen Place |
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
| This community arts facility, housed in the beautifully renovated Old City Hall, has exhibits in the Gallery along with programs in music, visual and performing arts. The Main Floor has monthly Concerts every 4th Friday featuring acoustic musicians from the area. The Gallery exhibits provide a wide array of subject and media, from contemporary and traditional paintings to sculpture, photography, and ceramics. Special events range from theater, storytelling and film, to festivals, concerts, and sing-alongs. Classes and workshops offer everything from belly dance to painting to dry stack stonewall to photography. Behind the main building, a newly renovated Pottery Studio offers a full range of classes for adults and youth, community memberships, and "paint-on" pottery. The Black Mountain Center for the Arts also presents an annual Art in Bloom, a 3-day flowers and art show. There is something for everyone all year round - so You Can Be a Part of the Arts! | 828-669-0930 225 West State Street |
Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center
| The perfect place to plan your trip to this unique region of America is the Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center, located just outside Asheville, NC, at Parkway Milepost 384. This environmentally designed "green" building features two visitor information desks, museum quality exhibits, a 22-foot "I-Wall" interactive Parkway map, and a dramatic 25-minute movie about the Parkway and the unique cul | 828-298-5330 Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 384 |
Bruisin' Ales
| Bruisin' Ales, Asheville's renowned beer-only store, boasts nearly 700 brews from around the world (and around the corner). The small, colorful boutique shop in the heart of downtown is a treasure trove for beer lovers—specializing in Belgians, Belgian-style, American craft brews, and the very best from around the world. The unique bottle shop set-up allow customers to "Mix-a-Six." Choose from the shelves or two coolers chocked full with a constantly rotating stock. A large selection of glassware, books, t-shirts, hats and other breweriana await. Visit the website for an up-to-date listing of available selections, as well as a beer blog and event calendar. Join the mailing list and get the early scoop of Bruisin' events. Free in-store tastings every other Thursday, 5-7pm. Owned and operated by Jason and Julie Atallah since 2006, Bruisin' Ales has quickly become known in the beer world and was recently rated the #2 Best Beer Retailer Worldwide by RateBeer Best 2008. | 828-252-8999 66 Broadway Street |
Chefcargo
| Chefcargo specializes in modern kitchenwares. You will find everything from professional cutlery and cookware to the most unique gadget and kitchen accessory, something great for the kitchen or the cook in your life. | 828-277-7994 2 All Souls Crescent |
Chevron Trading Post & Bead Co.
| Need beads? Chevron Trading Post & Bead Co., one of the largest bead shops in the world, features 4,000 square feet of beads, tools and supplies for all your projects. | 828-236-2323 40 North Lexington Avenue |
Cloth Fiber Workshop
| A textile arts learning center offering classes & workshops. The retail shop carries handmade furnishings and accessories made by local fiber artists. We also sell fabric, yarn, thread, buttons, plant dye extracts and books. | 828-505-2958 51 Thompson Street, Suite D at Biltmore Station |
Coldwater Creek
| Coldwater Creek is a retailer of women’s apparel, gifts, jewelry, and accessories. | 828-277-3190 10 Brook Street |
Crucible Glassworks
| Hot glass studio/gallery featuring unique gift items and one of a kind glass sculptures. All work created on site by owner/artist Michael Hatch. | 828-236-0920 106 North Lexington Avenue |
Curtis Wright Outfitters, Fly Shop & Guide Service
| Wade for native appalachian brook trout or float for wily smallmouth bass. Visit one of our three area stores in Asheville's Biltmore Village, Weaverville, and Saluda. Full and 1/2 day trips available. Instruction and gear provided. | 828-274-3471 5 All Souls Crescent |
Diamond Brand Outdoors
| Diamond Brand Outdoors is Western North Carolina's oldest outdoor outfitter and offers a wide selection of clothing, equipment and supplies for outdoor activities like hiking, biking and camping. | 828-684-6262 2623 Hendersonville Road |
Downtown Asheville
| Steeped in history, Asheville's downtown boasts more art deco architecture than any southeastern city other than Miami Beach. Over 150 unique shops, galleries, and cafes offer lots of opportunity to browse or buy. | 828-251-9973 Downtown Asheville |
Fired Up! Creative Lounge and Art Boutique
| The entire family can become artists at this paint-your-own-pottery studio on Wall Street in downtown Asheville. You can also shop our art boutique where you can find a unique hand-crafted gift to take home. | 828-253-8181 26 Wall Street |
Folk Art Center
| Home of the Southern Highland Craft Guild representing craft artists from Southern Appalachia. Houses three fine art galleries and offers daily craft demonstrations. | 828-298-7928 Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 382 |
Funky Mutt
| Funky Mutt is a fun and frisky shop for dogs, cats and their human companions. The tiny space is packed with local goodies from potters, artists, bakers and craft people. Pick up some yummy treats, buy Fido a Hawaiian shirt and matching hemp collar, and grab a bag of organic cat nip for Miss Kitty. | 828-253-0080 30 N Lexington Ave (inside Mountain Lights) |
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
| Travel through fertile valleys and down into moutain gorges. Offering 4 to 4.5 hour round-trip and Dinner Train excursions in beautiful Western North Carolina. Depots in Bryson City and Dillsboro (Dillsboro will close after August 9). | 828-586-8811 226 Everett Street |
Grove Arcade
| Asheville's Grove Arcade offers boutique shopping, unique dining and regional crafts in a downtown architectural wonder. The building is open daily and features an outdoor portico market. A downloadable building tour is available on the website. | 828-252-7799 1 Page Avenue |
Grove Arcade ARTS and Heritage Gallery
| The Gallery features the crafts, stories and music of the Blue Ridge Mountains through exhibitions, educational programs, a craft shop and a state-of-the-art interactive Mountain Stories Laser Map about the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. The gallery carries a wide selection of regional and Cherokee crafts, small furniture, pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography and more. Artists-in-Residence offer frequent craft demonstrations. | 828-255-0775 1 Page Avenue |
Grovewood Gallery
| Grovewood is a destination gallery off the beaten path that exhibits an expansive collection of fine American craft, brought to life within a beautiful historic setting. Located next to the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa. | 828-253-7651 111 Grovewood Road |
HandMade Trip Planner
| At the edge of the Penland School of Crafts, a rocket scientist turned professional potter experiments with new dinnerware glazes in his studio. On looms that have shuttled for decades, women of the Crossnore community make woven goods prized by presidents and favorite uncles. Life imitates art as two sisters transform a 19th century farm into a haven of hospitality with gardens of gourmet vegetables and organic flowers to complement an upscale restaurant and espresso bar. You'll discover the shops, gardens and studios of these extraordinary people in the HandMade Trip Planner. We'll help you explore destinations along the back roads and byways nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains - where you can see only as far as the next bend, as something of timeless grace unfolds. Make the most of Western North Carolina, and you can be certain that your journeys will be filled with lifetime memories. Design your trip online today! | 828-252-0121 HandMade in America |
HandMade Trip Planner
| At the edge of the Penland School of Crafts, a rocket scientist turned professional potter experiments with new dinnerware glazes in his studio. On looms that have shuttled for decades, women of the Crossnore community make woven goods prized by presidents and favorite uncles. Life imitates art as two sisters transform a 19th century farm into a haven of hospitality with gardens of gourmet vegetables and organic flowers to complement an upscale restaurant and espresso bar. You'll discover the shops, gardens and studios of these extraordinary people in the HandMade Trip Planner. We'll help you explore destinations along the back roads and byways nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains - where you can see only as far as the next bend, as something of timeless grace unfolds. Make the most of Western North Carolina, and you can be certain that your journeys will be filled with lifetime memories. Design your trip online today! | 828-252-0121 HandMade in America |
Historic Biltmore Village
| One of the Carolinas' most fascinating, unique and enjoyable shopping environments, Historic Biltmore Village features more than 40 shops, restaurants and galleries, each housed in historic 1900-era homes and buildings. | 828-274-8788 7 All Souls Crescent |
Historic Hendersonville & Village of Flat Rock
| Enjoy our Southern hospitality. You'll discover scenic natural beauty, historic sites and districts, Carl Sandburg Home NHS, Flat Rock Playhouse, Dupont State Forest's waterfalls and trails plus family fun and entertainment! | 828-693-9708 201 South Main Street |
Historic Lexington Park Shopping District
| A unique collection of locally owned boutique's, gift shops, restaurants adn galleries. | 828-254-4200 North Lexington Ave |
Hofman Studios
| In a world of sameness, Hofman Studios offers you something truly unique. Visit the gallery/studio to view a varied selection of handbuilt porcelain. Hofman Studios will add an understated elegance to any setting. | 828-232-1401 111 Roberts Street |
Hot Springs
| Named for the hot mineral springs located there, the town is just 40 minutes north of Asheville at the junction of the French Broad River and the Appalachian Trail. Surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest, Hot Springs is a haven for those seeking outdoor adventure, healing and relaxation, a romantic getaway or family vacation. | US Highway 25/70 |
Jewels That Dance
| Established 25 years ago as the design studio of goldsmith Paula Dawkins, Jewels That Dance helped set the style for the revitalization of downtown Asheville. Treat yourself with a visit to this beautiful gallery. | 828-254-5088 63 Haywood Street |
Jonas Gerard Fine Art
| 5,000 square-foot River Arts District gallery/ studio is a continuosly changing exibition showcasing nationally known artist, Jonas Gerard. Colorful art, comfortable sofas and perpetual artist video entertains visitors. | 828-350-7711 240 Clingman Avenue |
Just Ducky
| Classic fashions for children featuring the JD line at 30 to 50 percent off retail. Many other fine lines available. Baby gifts, tea sets and music boxes designed to fit a mother's taste and a child's whimsy. | 828-254-4247 100 Charlotte Street |
k2 studio
| "HOME redefined." located in the historic Kress building, k2 studio creates an "out-of-the-box aesthetic" blending various styles into a unique, modern feel. The mix of environmentally friendly custom upholstery, furniture with sleek sensibility, unique accessories and outstanding works by local artisans creates a distinct showroom. "Redefine" your home with the innovative and livable design of k2 studio. | 828-250-0500 59 College Street |
L.O.F.T. - Lost Objects Found Treasures
| The L.O.F.T. is an old attic of a place where you can find that primitive farm table you've been looking for, or discover the perfect gift for your best friend who has everything. | 828-259-9303 53 Broadway Street |
Lynne Harty Photography
| Lynne Harty is a commercial and fine art photographer in Asheville. With her commercial business, Lynne specializes in finding a unique angle while capturing the essence of her subjects. Utilizing the latest in digital photography and inspired by her fine arts education she delivers the highest quality and service. Lynne Harty's colorful fine art prints of Asheville are seen around town and are available for purchase at Mobilia in downtown Asheville and through her website at www.lynneharty.com. Contact Lynne to commission her to photograph your building in her unique style. | 828-777-7073 Mobilia |
Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe
| Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe is the region's largest independent, locally-owned bookstore, and the host of author and community-sponsored events throughout the year. Celebrating 25 Years of fine bookselling. | 828-254-6734 55 Haywood Street |
Merletti Fine Lace and Linens
| Fine lace and linens from around the world. Features unique, heirloom quality, bed, table and baby linens. Many handmade textiles purchased directly from women artisans on fair trade basis. Located in the Haywood Park Hotel. | 828-254-6401 1 Battery Park Avenue |
Mobilia
| At Mobilia, we offer the best in contemporary and innovative design for the home. From a fabulous selection of furniture lines to great gifts and accessories, we've got it all! Flaunt your true self with our living, dining and bedroom choices, including art by local artists. Design and staging services are available, as well as shipping and delivery. | 828-252-8322 43 Haywood Street |