BernWell Pottery 324 King Road, Brevard, NC 28768, Pisgah Forest, 828-883-8300, The working pottery studio and retail showroom of husband and wife potters, Dennis Bern and Wendy Elwell, that features beautiful, individually handcrafted pottery items with all containers oven and microwave proof and finished with non-toxic glazes. more... 

Mud Dabbers Pottery & Crafts 4201 Greenville Highway, Brevard, NC 28712, Ole Powel Store, 828-884-5131, See the potters working at this working pottery studio that offers beautiful functional pottery such as dinnerware, mugs, bowls, and pitchers, as well as contemporary pieces such as sculptures and masks. All of the pieces are handmade and all stoneware pottery is dishwasher and microwave safe. Pottery classes are available and an array of shows and special events are held here throughout the year. 

Miner's Doll & Toy Store 927 Washington Avenue, Brevard, NC 39564, 228-875-8697, One of the largest Madame Alexander dealers in the country, this toy store carries a wonderful selection of top name brand toys, dolls, and collectibles by names such as Lee Middleton, Cooperstown Bears, Playmobil, and Brio. They also carry doll houses and accessories.

O.P. Taylor's 2 South Broad Street, Brevard, NC 28712, Specializing in toys that stretch the imaginations of children, this 8,000 square foot toy store carries a wide variety of toys with many themed rooms on site including a Hobby Room that contains tiny trains, cars, and scooters, and a Dress-Up area for little girls.  

Carolina Connection 6 South Broad Street, Brevard, NC 28712, 828-884-9786, Specializing in handcrafted country furniture, this unique furniture store features 4,000 square feet of beautiful country and primitive style furniture in three separate buildings plus offers limited edition handcrafted and handpainted scenic furniture, home accessories such as lamps and quilts, and an array of unique gifts. 

White Squirrel Shoppe 2 West Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712, Located in the Historic Downtown McMinn Building, 828-877-3530, 888-729-7329, This charming Victorian gift shop offers an array of unique gift items such as antiques, afghans, prints of local landmarks, candles, Camille Beckman bath and body products, Tiffany style lamps, potpourri, collectibles, and White Squirrel products. more... 

Love's Jewelry 30 East Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712, 828-884-4601, Hundreds of different and beautiful jewelry designs are on site for you to browse through at this full service jewelry store that carries a wide selection of rings, earrings, bracelets, men's jewelry, and necklaces. more...

Celestial Mountain Music 16 West Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712, Downtown Business District, 828-884-3575, 888-291-5206, Specializing in fine stringed instruments, this unique music shop is located in a beautifully restored, century-old building and carries the finest lines of acoustic instruments available in the area, as well as numerous vintage instruments and beautiful folk art. Repairs and lessons are available and the store hosts workshops by some of the finest musicians in their fields throughout the year. more... 

Sycamore Cycles 118 West Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712, 828-877-5790, Full service bike shop that offers a huge selection of mountain, road, and BMX bikes plus offers bicycle parts and accessories and a comprehensive selection of trail maps for Western North Carolina.