Shopping in Asheville is as much about the experience as it is about what you bring home. Start with Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe, an independent bookstore that hosts LGBTQ+ events and has been a safe space since it was founded over 40 years ago. For unbeatable antiquing, head to The Regeneration Station, a 36,000-square-foot upcycling shop that offers fantastic finds while saving the planet. And just beyond downtown, quirky shops and creative characters await you in West Asheville – a neighborhood where anything goes and everyone is welcome.