The store is impressive for the vast quantity of different things it has. The candy and toys are quaint. The clothes are way over priced. The old time charm is very nice.

My husband & I spent a long weekend around Memorial Day renting a cabin in the Seven Devil's area of Boone and wanted to venture out to Valle Crucis to visit the Mast General Store and Annex buildings.. You will relive the favorite days of...More

In the summer this place is buzzin'. We were staying in Boone and went for the park (which is fantastic) but we made time to walk through the stores. Don't just stop here. Go to the original store 2/10 up the road. A little more...More

This was my first visit in many years. Just as before, I was taken back to my childhood and the little general store that my sister and used to walk to for candy and cokes. The fact that this is still a full general mercantile...More

Lots of old fashioned and modern necessities. Great Selection of footwear. Good sale items. A beautiful community to visit.

We've been visiting the original Mast General Store for over 34 years. It had been 13 years since we visited the last time and since we enjoy Valle Crucis, thought we'd take a day trip. The store is very historical and I love that the...More

You can go back in time to the old stores where the barrels were full of candy and there was everything in the store you need and more. Great selection of wonderful and unique items and tons of old time candy!! Wonderful treat just to...More

Love this place. We had our RC cola and our moon pie. They have some great sales an a little of something for everyone. I got a great pair of shoes regularly 170.00 for 30.00. Great snacks, food and gifts. And the great restaurant OVER...More

Hands down best and coolest general stores around. One of the oldest still running general stores in NC and definitely the most famous. They operate 9 stores with the Valle Crucis being the original. Be sure to travel all the way down highway 194 to...More

Very interesting shop. Many unique items not to be found in other stores. . I always take our visitors there and everyone has always enjoyed it.