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#2 Brand-name shoes
(Ballard’s of Blue Ridge, 701 E. Main
St.) — This modern, yet rustic shoe store
downtown features high-quality men’s
and women’s boots, shoes and sandals
that are built for comfort and looks! The
large variety includes Taos sneakers (in
10 colors!), Wol verine boots for men &
women, and Vionic shoes, which are
doctor-recommended for problem feet.
#4 Petrified sinkS
(Pezrok, 524 E. Main St.) — Pezrok’s
stunning petrified wood vessel sinks are
sourced from Indonesia, where trees were
buried millions of years ago in volcanic ash
and lava. Over time, the wood fibers were
replaced with silca-rich minerals such as
chalcedony, quartz, calcite, opal and jasper.
The beautiful colors in the wood come from
these assorted trace elements.
#3 Cotopaxi bags
(Blue Ridge Adventure Gear, 342 E.
Main St.) — Venture slightly further
down Main Street and you’ll find this store
carrying Cotopaxi products, including the
colorful Luzon Del Día, a lightweight, doeverything
you gotta Buy!
daypack. It’s perfect for students,
commuters, hikers, travelers and
adventurers who prefer an unstructured
daypack that works for a variety of situations.
Available in 18L and 24L sizes.
#5 U-Pick Craft Beer
(Chester’s Provisions, 733 E. Main St.) —
Chester’s Provisions features artisan food
and beverage items for the consummate
foodie. You’ll find everything from imported
cheeses to gourmet barbecue sauce and
everything in between. And if you love
craft beer but can’t pick just one, you can
mix and match to make your own six pack
from the extensive selection of Georgia,
regional and US-made craft beer.
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