Girl & Goblin Locals’ pick
Half oddities shop, half tattoo studio, with taxidermy all over. If you like your souvenirs a little dark, this is your West Asheville stop.
Fifty-some local artists and makers in 6,400 square feet of movable-wall stalls on Sutton Avenue, plus racks of vintage and upcycled clothing. It grew out of Black Mountain Vintage and makes for an easy afternoon of treasure-hunting.
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Half oddities shop, half tattoo studio, with taxidermy all over. If you like your souvenirs a little dark, this is your West Asheville stop.
Watch glass get blown right in front of you, furnace roar and all. It's a working studio on the South Slope, and you can grab a beer and pull up a bench while they work.