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.
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Kress Emporium
Half the reason to go is the building, the old Kress five-and-dime with its ornate ceramic tilework. Dozens of regional artists and antique dealers share the floor inside, so you never quite know what you'll turn up.
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19 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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We keep this guidebook for our guests. It’s written and kept current by Asheville Good Times, our city guide next door — that’s where Kress Emporium lives in full.
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Lexington Glassworks Locals’ pick
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.