Big Walker Lookout - Observation tower, scenic views, hiking trails, cafe & craft/novelty shop. Exit Fancy Gap, US 52 N. past Wytheville. Open all year. www.scenicbeauty-va.com (276) 663-4016.

Bubba O'Leary's General Store - 17 miles east of MP 384.7 US Hwy 74 Alt., open year round, old timey fun stuff and gear for all your mountain adventures. www.bubbaolearys.com (828) 625-2479.

Cocoa Mia Chocolate Lounge - 109 E. Main St Floyd. Hot chocolate, coffee, baked goodies, and chocolate. www.cocoamiachocolates.com (540) 695-0224.

Dogwood Crafters - Craft Coop, a showcase of handmade arts and crafts since 1976. 90 Webster St. Dillsboro, NC. Open 10-6 daily. www.dogwoodcrafters.com (828) 586-2248.

The Floyd Country Store - Downtown Floyd, VA. Traditional music & dancing, country food & shopping. www.FloydCountryStore.com (540) 745-4563.

Foam & Fabric - Hwy 25, 6 miles south of Blue Ridge Parkway. Area's largest selection of dress, upholstery, and drapery fabric. Open six days 9:00 to 5:30. (828) 684-0801.

Fred's General Mercantile - on Beech Mountain, 30 min from Milepost exit 305.2, everything a general store used to be ...and more! "If we don't have it, you don't need it" www.fredsgeneral.com (828) 387-4838.

LS Books & Beans - 9426 Hwy 226A Little Switzerland NC. EV
charging, restroom, best coffee shop on Parkway, open
seasonally 9-5. www.lsbooksandbeans.com (828) 467-8107.

Mast General Store - Established 1883 & listed National Register of Historic Places. Authentic & nostalgic emporium located in NC's first rural historic district, Valle Crucis, just 8 miles from Boone. Clothing, camping gear, shoes & boots, housewares, candy & unique gifts. Hwy 194, (828) 963-6511. More downtown locations near the BRP and beyond. www.MastStore.com.

Mayberry Trading Post - General store and museum. Food, shopping, local art and artisan goods, demos, Milepost 181.5. www.mayberrytradingpostva.com

Montebello Resort - Exit MP 27, Rt 56 East 3 miles. Full service campground with shaded sites for RV’s, campers, tents (open Apr-Oct). Cabin rentals available year round. Fee-based trout ponds, no license required. Country store w/fuel, groceries & many gift items, open year round. For more info, visit www.MontebelloVA.com. For reservations call (540) 377-2650.

Northwest Trading Post - at MP 259 is now "Sally Mae's on the Parkway" featuring Hand Made In The USA products with food and drinks in a magical historic venue. (336) 982-2543.

Roanoke Co+op - Virginia's largest food co-op, 2 locations, deli & groceries, 1319 Grandin Road SW, downtown & convenient, 1 Market Sq SE. www.roanoke.coop

Rug & Home - Over 20,000 oriental rugs & home accessories. Finest rugs from India, China, Pakistan, Persia, Turkey, Egypt, Karastan, Milliken. Tapestries, needlepoints, oil paintings, antique furniture, brass, crystal, & Tiffany lamps, mirrors. Local & national artists. Sculptures and fine porcelain. Located at I-26, exit 33 behind Ethan Allen. Open 7 days. (828) 667-4585.

Smiley’s Huge Flea Mkt & Yard Sale - Every weekend. Daylight to 2; over 1000 spaces. Free park/admission. 12+ food vendors; 100’s of sellers, 1000’s of buyers, 1,000,000’s of items; antiques to produce. 5360 Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher, NC. www.smileysfleamarkets.com (828) 684-3532.

Snowy Mountain Christmas Shop & Sweets - 5 miles north of MP 317.4 on US Hwy 221. Open Mon-Sat 10-6, May through Christmas Eve. www.snowymountainchristmasshopandsweets.com

Town Hardware & General Store - Aisles of smiles! Three historic buildings jam-packed with an extensive and eclectic mix of products. Open 7 days/wk. 103 W. State St. www.townhardware.com (828) 669-7723.