Take the scenic drive to Valle Crucis to explore the Original Mast General Store that opened in 1883! It still houses the Post Office and offers up a 5 cents cup of coffee. Traversing its creaking floorboards, you’ll find country gourmet foods, cast iron cookware, speckleware, old-fashioned toys, footwear, hardware, knives and plenty of gift ideas. (11 miles from Beech Mtn, 25-minute drive)
Next door is Rivercross Made in USA, a fantastic gallery featuring artists from near and far. Just 2/10 mile down the road is the Mast Store Annex. Constructed as a competing general store in 1909, these two general stores served a thriving community. Today’s Annex has an nice collection of clothing, outdoor gear to hit the trail, and barrels of candy.
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