Explore the shopping mecca of Western North Carolina -- Asheville -- with its immense variety of unique stores and products which are far removed from what is found in the chain stores and cookie-cutter franchises of routine city shopping.

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IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE ...


Terpsichore by Lucie Boucher and Bernie Huebner at The Bender Gallery
*NEW ARRIVALS at The Bender Gallery | Located on Haywood Street. Click Here>

*MALAPROP'S Books/Cafe Store | Won the best independent bookstore award by Publisher's Weekly. Free store events. Click Here>

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Enjoy a walk on Wall Street...

1. As The Chair Turns
12-1/2 Wall Street, Ste. H * 828-350-8850 * More>

2. Beads & Beyond
19 Wall Street * 828-254-7927 * More>

3. Fired Up! Creative Lounge
26 Wall Street * 828-253-8181 * More>

4. Dolce Vita
34 Wall Street * 828-253-1584 * More>

5. Climbmax Indoor Climbing Center
43 Wall Street * 828-252-9996 * More>

6. Blaze-N-Skyy Pet Boutique & Wellness Center
62 Wall Street * 828-253-2850 * More>

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DISCOVER ANOTHER SIDE OF ASHEVILLE ON LEXINGTON AVENUE

The Natural Home on Lexington Avenue * Photo by Lisa Ring

*FEATURED STREET | Lexington Avenue Click Here>

Lexington is divided into North and South Lexington with the demarcation line at Patton Avenue.

For info about LAAFF the annual Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival, click here.

For directions, click here.

For a QUICK LOOK at what's on Lexington, click here.

Traveling NORTH on Lexington from Patton Ave., visit:
1. Tops for Shoes
2. News of the Blue Sky
3. Chevron Beads
4. Cornerstone Minerals
5. Spiritex Organic Clothing
6. Instant Karma
7. Downtown Books and News
8. Hip Replacements
9. Crucible Glassworks

Traveling SOUTH on Lexington from Patton Ave., visit:
1. 16 Patton Fine Art Gallery
2. BlackBird Frame & Art

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*ASHEVILLE ART Galleries | Dozens to visit. Click Here>

*ASHEVILLE AREA Maps | Find your way. Click Here>

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Special Bargains:

*CONCRETE Lawn Art | At Sweeten Creek Antiques and Collectibles. Click Here>

*FREE PARKING at the North Carolina Arboretum | Every Tuesday. Click Here>

*FIRST HOUR FREE in City Parking Garages
Hourly rates then apply, as follows:
50-cents/hr. at Civic Center City Garage
60-cents/hr. at Rankin Ave. City Garage
75-cents/hr. at Wall St. City Garage
Note: Special rates apply for major events, after hours, and weekend parking.