The Asheville shopping scene is diverse, ranging from shopping malls with national chain stores to quaint downtowns throughout western North Carolina.
Downtown Asheville makes shopping so much fun. There are many beautiful streets to stroll with historic buildings filled with so many unique shops and galleries. The bustling area features 200+ locally-owned stores, 30-some galleries featuring local and international art and craft, and several antique shops. The Grove Arcade is a must-stop (pic at top). Most stores are open Monday-Saturday until 6 PM. Many are open at night and on Sundays. With street performers and plenty of restaurants, bakeries and breweries for frequent breaks. For a list of galleries, go to our Gallery Guide.
Biltmore Village at the entrance to the Biltmore Estate is a delight to shop as you browse dozens of shops, galleries and boutiques in historic buildings. Read more.
West Asheville is home to many local, funky shops, resale, vintage & consignment stores, boutiques and galleries. Biltmore Park is a modern "urban village" with many shops and restaurants.
Browse local shops for plenty of unique items in the quaint downtowns of our Coolest NC Mountain Towns.
Shopping Top Spots
Asheville Emporium
This eclectic gift shop downtown features a variety of hand-crafted gifts, art, Asheville souvenirs and more by local makers, craftspeople and artists. Find t-shirts, magnets, stickers, buttons,… More Information
Grovewood Gallery
Nationally recognized for its dedication to fine American art and craft, Grovewood Gallery is noted for its charming, old-world setting and rich craft heritage. Located in historic Grovewood… More Information
More to Love, Plus-Size Consignment
More to Love offers new, used, and upcycled clothing for women sizes 12 and up. They have more than 3,000 items in our inventory and add 100 new items every week! Come visit them to shop… More Information
Blue Spiral 1
A must-stop for art lovers with three floors of fantastic contemporary fine art and craft. They represent more than 100 artists and offer an extensive exhibition schedule, presenting many shows… More Information
Mast General Store
This favorite stop for tourists and locals is an old-fashioned general store with the latest products, including clothing, fun gifts, cooking accessories and a huge candy section. Downstairs is a… More Information
Batton Clayworks
This small batch pottery studio and gallery is a must-stop to browse and shop unique, handmade pieces for your home. Collections include bowls, plates, vases, mugs, teapots, sugar bowls, and more… More Information
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
Tucked away in small village near Fontana Lake and Nantahala River is an amazing gallery that showcases the work of more than 100 area artists and hosts a great summer concert…
Antique Tobacco Barn
If you love to plunder for antiques and deals on collectibles, this is the place. This 70,000 square-foot antique mall features furniture, architectural salvage, collectibles, and accessories from…
Woolworth Walk
This historic department store is now home to 160+ local artists offering jewelry, fine art, decorative art and crafts in its nearly 20,000 square feet of space. Browse while sipping a milkshake… More Information
Kress Emporium
Stroll through this beautiful historic landmark and browse the work of more than 80 regional artists and craftspeople, along with a wide selection of fine antiques and collectibles. A great place… More Information
Battery Park Book Exchange
More Downtown Asheville Shopping
Go to our Asheville Galleries Guide for downtown art galleries. Find Asheville Antique Shopping.
Downtown Bookstores: Malaprop's Bookstore (55 Haywood Street) has thrived in downtown Asheville since 1982. Its vast book selection includes major sections devoted to local authors and regional titles, fiction and nonfiction, and poetry. Hosts frequent author events. Current hours are Monday–Saturday 10 am–7 pm and Sunday 11 am–4 pm. The café is open weekdays 9 am–4 pm and weekends 9:30 am–3 pm.The Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar (1 Page Avenue) is a must stop for any book lover for this wine bar meets library. It is also dog friendly. Located in the Grove Arcade, they have tens of thousands books to peruse while enjoying a glass of wine or espresso. The space has two stories. Wednesday–Saturday noon–8 pm, Sunday noon–6 pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. The Captain’s Bookshelf (31 Page Avenue) was established in 1976, buying and selling secondhand and rare books on an international level.
Wall Street: From custom sandals to clothing from Ireland, you will find a cute avenue of trendy shops, galleries and restaurants. If walking, the best place to enter Wall Street is via Battery Park Avenue near the intersection of Haywood Street.
Woolworth Walk: Arts and crafts emporium with more than 150 exhibiting artists in 20,000 sq. ft. of display and studio space. 25 Haywood Street.
Kress Emporium: Collection of excellence in art, from luminous stained glass and hand-thrown ceramics to elegant paintings, evocative sculptures, extraordinary handcrafted jewelry and much more from 80 distinguished regional artists and craftspeople. 19 Patton Avenue.
Tops for Shoes: This mecca for shoe lovers sprawls through several buildings and can be entered from Lexington Avenue, College Street or Rankin Avenue. It opened in 1960.
Mast General Store: One of our main "anchor" stores is this 1940s-style emporium with comfortable clothing, traditional housewares, old-time barrel candy and a great mountain outfitters section. 15 Biltmore Avenue.
Additional Shopping Top Spots
Mountain Trail Soap Company
Mountain Trail Soap Company is a small, locally owned and operated business in Tryon, NC. They take pride in their handmade soaps, as they don't contain harmful, skin-irritating chemicals found in… More Information
River Arts District
More than 500 artists work in the River Arts District. Drive a little, walk a little to visit studios and galleries. Find an amazing variety of art and see how the artists create it. It's just a…
Asheville Art Museum
Explore an outstanding collection of American art of the 20th and 21st centuries and discover the richness of Western North Carolina’s unique artistic history at the Asheville Art Museum. Groups… More Information
Top Art Galleries
Visit a gallery to be amazed at a big variety of local art and craft, including glass, paintings, pottery, and every other medium you can imagine. Asheville and the North Carolina mountains are…
Tanger Asheville Outlets
Shop 70+ national and local outlets in this beautiful outdoor shopping village. It's located on I-26, just six miles from Biltmore and five miles from downtown Asheville. Most stores allow dogs.…
Downtown Asheville
Spend a day exploring downtown, with hundreds of locally owned shops and galleries, museums, restaurants, breweries, and pubs. Visit Pack Square Park, dance at the Drum Circle, go to a festival or…
Shopping Guide
Shop 'til you drop with a huge variety of stores, galleries and outlets in the Asheville area. Find plenty of local, unique shops with items you won't find anywhere else. See the best areas…
Biltmore Village
Meander tree-lined streets, explore dozens of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Most businesses are housed in historic cottages and buildings. Don't miss the fabulous New Morning Gallery.
