C. Clayton Thompson - Bookseller 584 Briarwood Lane, Boone, NC 28607, 828-265-4970, With an emphasis on the military, C. Clayton Thompson and his wife own the largest Internet based store for new and slightly used books regarding the Civil War, Revolutionary War, World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam among others.  more...

Mast Store's Old Boone Mercantile 630 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607, Located in Downtown Boone, 828-262-0000, Situated in a building constructed in 1913 and 1917, Old Boone Mercantile has everything from cast iron cookware and Amish rocking chairs to hard-to-find candies and clothing made by Woolrich and Columbia Sportswear. more...

Wildcat Flea Market & Self-Storage 5762 Old Highway 421 South, Boone, NC 28618, Located 8 Miles South of Boone on Hwy 421/221, 828-264-7757, Watauga's largest indoor flea market, Wildcat Flea Market is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday May through October. Over 40,000 square feet includes antiques, furniture, collectibles, china, quilts, a restaurant, the Hanging Museum, self-storage units, and much more.

Boone Drug Downtown 617 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607, 828-264-3766, Not only has Boone Drugs been a continuing independent pharmacy since 1919, but they also sell an interesting selection of gifts and have a soda fountain and a grill menu. more...

Watauga County Farmers' Market P.O. Box 2177, Boone, NC 28607, Located at the Historic Horn in the West, 423-727-9370, Open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday May through October and Wednesday July through September, the Watauga County Farmer's Market features fresh produce, baked goods, cut flowers, crafts, and specialty plants.  more...

Charleston Forge Outlet 368 NC Highway 105 Extension, Boone, NC 28607, 828-262-0096, Products such as fireplace accessories, wrought iron furniture, patio furniture, gifts, and home accessories, made from over 200 North Carolina artisans, are sold at a discount price at the Charleston Forge Outlet.

Footsloggers 139 South Depot Street, Boone, NC 28607, Located at the corner of Depot and Howard Streets, 828-262-5111, For all of your outdoor recreational needs, check out Footsloggers and their extensive selection of apparel, footwear, hiking, climbing, canoeing, kayaking, and camping equipment, maps, and other items. They also have a 35 foot climbing structure with over 4,000 square feet of climbing surface.  more...

Wilcox Emporium Warehouse 161 Howard Street, Boone, NC 28607, Located in Downtown Boone, 828-262-1221, Over 250 merchants with wares including collectibles, antiques, art, gourmet treats, furniture, and jewelry have made the Wilcox Emporium the place to go when in Boone. It also features four featured shops and a food court with the Grapevine Restaurant and Coffey's Restaurant.  more...