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Markets and independent shops in Asheville

10 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Asheville.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Markets and independent shops in Asheville

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    240 Clingman

    This used to be warehouse. Right after the Katrina Hurricane it was turned into a gallery by the owners of Bella Vista Art Gallery. After they left, Jonas Gerard, from Miami, took over the space. He was featured on 20/20 and has some eye-popping art on display, and for sale.

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    Asheville Glass Center and Gallery

    Glassblowing instruction and studio rentals and a glass gallery representing some of the regions finest glass artists.

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    French Broad Chocolate Lounge

    An artisan, local chocolate shop owned and operated by Dan and Jael Rattigan, dedicated to using organic ingredients and buying fairly traded goods.

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    Hofman Studios

    The Wedge

    Filled with little art galleries, artists, a brewery, fine porcelain and mechanical dinosaurs is interesting but not for the timid.

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    Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe

    An independent bookstore with a good selection and an open mind. Great staff recommendations. Grab a book or bring your own and relax in the cafe with coffee and a pastry or bagel.

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    Mast General Store

    Has an old-fashioned to modern day assortment of products. Old-time candy in barrels to hiking and camping equipment and apparel.

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    New Morning Gallery

    Probably the best collection of regional Arts and Crafts in Western North Carolina. The gallery features ceramics, glass, jewelry and furniture from local Appalachian artisans. It is in front of Bella Vista Art Gallery.

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    The Chocolate Fetish

    A European-style chocolatier with some of the best truffles to be found anywhere. Although it's easy to spend a lot of money here, the pricing is quite reasonable given the quality and size of the chocolates.

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    The Grove Arcade

    A restored and exquisite building built by E.W. Grove, who also designed the Grove Park Inn in the 1920s. It is filled with specialty food markets, restaurants, and local mountain craft stores.

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    The Phil Mechanic Building

    Cutting-edge galleries, artists and a bio-diesel plant can be found if you wander around inside the old building. Jolene Mechanic, the owner, is a great resource for getting to know the area.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Asheville (CC BY-SA 4.0).