by admin on October 27, 2010
Yadkin Valley General Store 302 E Main Street – Elkin, NC – 336-835-1426 Yadkin Valley General Store is a Pennsylvania Dutch style bulk food store (divided into smaller portions). Come in and enjoy our old-fashioned country store atmosphere! Phillip, the owner, will answer all your questions, give you cooking tips and makes you feel welcomed. Some items you will find: Whole Grains, Spices, Amish Deli Cheeses, Trail Mix, […]
by admin on October 27, 2010
One great find in Historic Downtown Elkin is a yummy Chocolate Shop. Located at 225 W Main Street you will see the blue awning welcoming you in. Once I stepped inside I knew that I wouldn’t leave empty handed. Every piece of gourmet chocolate was laid out so beautifully and there is a wonderful assortment […]
by admin on October 27, 2010
Antique malls are rather like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates: you never know what you’re going to get. Some antique malls are dirty and poorly lit, some are craft shops disguised as antique dealers, and some have the same pawed-over and over-priced merchandise that they had five years ago. Fortunately for the thousands of would-be […]
by admin on October 27, 2010
Change is ever-present, and in the last forty-odd years, that change is very much evident in downtowns all across the USA. Elkin is no exception. Once upon a time, a visit to downtown Elkin could take you to big chain stores such as Belk, Rose’s, JC Penny, A&P and others. Once upon a time, there […]
by admin on October 27, 2010
One of my favorite places to shop while I am in Historic Downtown Elkin is Diana’s Bookstore. On my first visit I was pleasantly surprised when I entered the store. There were children sitting at two tables, just out of school, reading books and drinking fresh made smoothies and then I turned my attention back […]