BOONE, NC.  Yesterday after church, we visited one of the local "must-see" attractions, the original Mast General Store, established 1883.  I was expecting something like the Vermont Country Store, but the emphasis here was on guns, knives, shoes, some clothing, soft drinks, candy, and a post office that continues to serve locals.  Somewhat nostalgic.  Gone are the days when the featured products were dry goods, livestock feed, fertilizer, and seeds.  I have included a few images below (click on images for a larger view).

The roads around here are narrow, winding, and hilly.  Great care is required when pulling onto these since so many drivers go fast, which is aided by the steep descents from connecting hills, and each way you look tends to be a blind corner.  This is true in the rural areas as well as downtown Boone.

Entry is a Throwback to Simpler Times

Entry Shows the Post Office on The Left

Drinks and Snacks for Tourists

Old Time Coca-Cola Cooler

Filled With Drinks From An Earlier Time

If You Are in the Market for Some Rusty Nails ...

And the Obligatory Pot-bellied Stove