Valley Convenience & Smokes

Valley Convenience & Smokes opened up along 321 near RC motors, and the word around Vilas is that folks are glad to see it back after the spot sat quiet for years. Look for the little green neon sign in the window. Step inside and locals will tell you it's clean, well-lit, and laid out with plenty of room to browse, the kind of place that's easy to swing into on your way through. On the smokes side, they carry vapes and disposables, cigarettes, rolling papers, and a good spread of smoking accessories, plus CBD and hemp products.

Regulars keep coming back for the prices most of all. Ask anyone who shops here and they'll point out the deals beat what you'd pay over in Boone, with fair pricing on cigarettes and even a discount when you buy a whole box. One person who stops in often said the TSC rerolls are about as cheap as you'll find around here. Beyond the shelves, this place has a little something extra going on.

People who shop here mention Thursday night bluegrass, live and worth catching, and there are games to play while you're in. Most everyone agrees the workers and owners are genuinely good people who treat you right. We'll pass along a couple of honest notes we've heard. A few folks felt a bit awkward asking product questions and wished for more detail from the staff, and one neighbor who commutes past at night mentioned the bright LED sign can be a lot in the dark.

Small stuff, and it hasn't kept people from coming back. If you're looking for a friendly, fairly priced smoke shop in Vilas, this one's earned a solid reputation in a short time.