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To many, Asheville is a shopper's dream come true. Whether you're looking for shoes or postcards, use asheville.com to help plan your shopping day(s). We recommend starting with some of the fine businesses listed below.

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The L.O.F.T.
Lost objects, found treasures. A very special gift shop. An old attic of a place where you can discover objects of beauty or find treasures that have been given new life through creativity and, ocassionally, a [smallish] glass of vino blanco. 828-259-9303

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! 

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.
800-655-0948 or 828-253-3222

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

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

Divine Living
Divine Living specializes in the highest quality handcrafted, American-made upholstered sofas, sectionals, chairs and ottomans. Divine Living is WNC’s only source for Norwalk Furniture, featuring Candice Olson’s upholstery. Candice’s signature style combines traditional form, style and proportion with the simplistic beauty and crispness of modern design. The result…a look that is current yet timeless, fresh yet familiar. Come visit us in Biltmore Village and experience Candice Olson. Design Services Available. 30 Bryson St #100
(828) 505-7991

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

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

Blue Spiral 1
One of Asheville's premier art galleries featuring contemporary fine art and craft by artists of the Southeastern United States. Founded in 1991, Blue Spiral 1 presents the works of Southeastern artists and object makers in an ele gant and spacious surroundings. 15,500-square-foot gallery spans three floors connected by an open stairway. Blue Spiral 1 presents thirty annual exhibitions of sculpture and paintings, objects and photography. They are either discipline based or developed around fascinating themes. Blue Spiral 1's upper level features a diverse collection of works by over 100 regularly represented artists. 38 Biltmore Avenue, Downtown 828-251-0202

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

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

Blue Water Seafood Company
Blue Water Seafood has earned a reputation of excellence featuring a brilliant seafood market . The Blue Water Seafood Company also specializes in fine seafood cuisine for the ultimate dining experience. Our fish markets are stocked daily with over 20 varieties of fish, shellfish, and crustaceans direct from the source! We focus on purchasing and selling fish that are responsibly caught and/or sustainable to the area where it is caught. We work very closely with the NC Shellfish division and the NC Sea Grand Program to maintain our high standards and practices. We purchase 98% of fish whole and fillet in house. We are HACCP certified for the highest quality of production. Also, whether you are entertaining at home, planning a rehearsal dinner, or celebrating the holidays, let Blue Water Seafood Catering be a part of your next social or corporate event. 94 Charlotte Street, 828.253.2080

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 

Malaprop's Bookstore/Café
Find out why there's always so many people sitting in the cafe, and find out why Peter Jennings called it "the best little bookshop in the Southeast." Malaprop's Café has evolved into the meeting place in our town. Our café boasts a literary menu, with treats from local bakeries and organic, free-trade, shade-grown coffee roasted locally. We offer free wireless service and eight plug-in stations, and hosts three cyberstations for customer use. Our baristas embrace the role of community catalyst. Our team makes a concerted effort to get to know the customers as individuals, starting with their names, tastes, and drinks of choice. Malaprops is a place where the best reads, the best company, and the best coffee complete the picture, where the books are the stars, and a place where the reader and book meet and a journey begins. 828-254-6734.

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. 

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  

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



































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