Nestled just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 334, Little Switzerland Books & Beans is an unexpected break for travelers of the Nation’s most popular National Park. Founded as a bookstore in 1986 by Dr. Johnson at his retirement, expanded in 2004 by Thomas Wright III, and currently owned by Rick & Teresa Gougeon, the store offers over 30,000 volumes of used, new and old books with a unique selection of gift items and a full service espresso bar.
You’ll find three floors of books, nooks and crannies filled with unexpected finds, and a maze of rooms to explore.
A respite from the digital age, you’ll find no computerized sales kiosks or inventory here, just personal service, a friendly barista and a hand-written receipt with a thank you for your purchase. We hope you’ll take the time to browse through the racks and find a treasure in a new author, title, or trinket to cherish for yourself or a friend!
Destinations & Diversions is a twentieth century throw-back, offering a range of pre-digital instruments and navigation devices. Lots of maps, nautical charts, atlases, local maps, mountain map art, etc.
Shoppers will find compasses, sextants, watches, magnifying glasses, binoculars, spy-glasses, weather instruments, globes, models of hot air balloons, art pieces, model boats, etc. collected to satisfy the person who wants to find their own way in life.
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Top up your Electric Vehicle while you are doing the Blue Ridge Parkway tour at Little Switzerland Books & Beans. Our two 40 Amp Level 2 chargers are available for all makes and models (including Tesla, with adaptor). Recharge up to 50 miles in an hour while you take a coffee break and browse the bookstore offerings.
If you are like me, you’re charging at home 99% of the time, but a little boost on the road is always reassuring. Low rates and friendly service.