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Blue Ridge Parkway Shopping Guide

Three curious children shopping on main street.From country stores to metropolitan malls, shopping opportunities on the Blue Ridge Parkway will suit anyone's needs. Metropolitan areas such as Roanoke, Va. and Asheville, Boone and Blowing Rock, N.C. feature larger, nation-wide stores along with unique, specialty stores. Whether you are looking for souvenirs, memorabilia, or clothes, these three areas cover all shopping styles and needs.

Small, country shops can also be found along the Blue Ridge Parkway. In these shops, you can surely find that one-of-a-kind gift or handmade craft. These old-fashioned general and country stores will provide a look into the history and heritage of Blue Ridge Parkway pioneers. From crafts and woodcarvings to clothes and camping gear, shops along the Blue Ridge Parkway have items to suit everyone's style.

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Virtual Blue Ridge Bookstore The Virtual Blue Ridge Bookstore is one-stop shopping for dozens of Blue Ridge Parkway maps, National Geographic Trails Illustrated maps, and guide books for hikers, bikers, and drivers interested in traveling the Blue Ridge Mountain region.

We are also expanding our selection of maps, books, and apparel for Motorcycle Enthusiasts due to popular demand. Official Blue Ridge Parkway merchandise and collectibles are available for purchase, and every order comes with a free Parkway Travel Kit which includes the Official NPS Parkway Folding Map.

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Foggy Mountain Gem Mine

We offer something for everyone in the family. Great fun for the children as they hunt for gems in our fully stocked mines and incredible shopping for the adults with the finest in colored stones from around the world. We have cut gems, museum quality mineral specimens, and custom jewels for those looking for that specific piece of jewelry. We offer the inspiration, imagination and creation without the price. Great family fun at affordable prices. Mention this ad for a 10% discount on your next gem mining trip!

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Milepost 291 ~ 828-963-4367
4416 NC Hwy 105 South ~ Boone, NC
Foggy Mountain Gem Mine

Switzerland Inn &
Diamondback Motorcycle Lodge
Gifts of distinction. Quality handmade crafts and jewelry. Mountain gems and whimsical novelties. Switzerland Inn’s on-site shopping offers a little something for everyone. From T-shirts to blown glass, from ice cream treats to mountain pottery, from antiques to Christmas ornaments, the Shoppes at Switzerland Inn are filled with one-of-a-kind treasures and unique giftware - and you don’t even have to leave the Parkway. Switzerland Inn, the Chalet Restaurant and the Shoppes are at Milepost 334.
More Info | info@switzerlandinn.com
Milepost 334 ~ 800-654-4026
86 High Ridge Road ~ Little Switzerland, NC

Switzerland Inn and Diamondback Motorcycle Lodge


April - November

Other Blue Ridge Parkway Shopping Locations

Sport's Fanatic
1180 Blowing Rock Rd
Boone, NC 28607
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Green Mother Goods
116 West King Street
Boone, NC 28607
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Skyline Village Inn at Milepost 331 on the Blue Ridge Parkway
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