25 Charming General Stores Across the Country

Founded in 1872, this store harks back to the warm hospitality found in the local shops of yesteryear. The carefully selected goods include a variety of sauces, spreads, and soaps.

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This Route 66 pit stop has been operating since 1925 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Beneath its tin ceiling you'll find produce, a deli counter, memorabilia, and an array of local handicrafts, flowers, and other decorative pleasures. 

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At one time the focal point of the small community of Edge, Texas, this store dates back to 1907. It was remodeled in 2007 after having stood empty for 40 years, and today it stocks a selection of gifts, serves lunch and dinner (and ice cream treats), and hosts live music events.

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Set alongside a winding bayou, this general store served the river-port town as early as the 1870s and continues to stock a variety of goods and treats, including the store's homemade pecan pralines.

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This three-story general store dates back to 1916. It sells souvenirs and an assortment of goods, and it also houses a full-service restaurant and a small museum.

Visitors to the Clark Store can grab spectacular views of Sand Mountain along with their groceries, sundries, and gifts. The store also sells liquor (including a fine selection of craft beers), organic local produce, and ice cream. It provides a full deli menu with freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items—and nearby picnic tables where you can savor your purchases.

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Located near the entrance to Yellowstone National Park, this general store is a good place to buy a fishing license and sporting goods. The store, which dates back to the late 1880s, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Visiting The Brick Store is like stepping back in time. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is recognized as America’s oldest continuously operating general store. The shop, which opened in the 1790s, is known for its smokehouse meats, maple syrup, and homemade fudge.

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The village of Caledonia boasts dozens of homes and businesses that are on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Old Village Mercantile, which stocks a whopping 600 varieties of candy.

What was once a general store for guests summering along the shores of Lake Minnetonka in the 1890s has now earned a reputation as a beloved neighborhood gathering place. The seasonal store sells ice cream, baked goods, and coffee, and hosts a variety of community events.

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This quirky shop was founded during the Great Depression and gained local fame in the 1980s, thanks to its delightful TV commercials. The family-owned novelty store has expanded and now occupies multiple buildings decorated with red and white awnings and gingerbread trim.

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Located near the terminal for White’s Ferry, which shuttles vehicles across the Potomac River, this shop has survived several floods. Marks on the building's facade testify to its survivor status. 

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This charming landmark served as a livery stable until 1912. Today, it carries an eclectic mix of merchandise, including candles, clothing, housewares, and more than 100 kinds of old-fashioned candy.

This general store in the heart of Amish country specializes in bulk products suitable for feeding large families. It also stocks 150 varieties of glass-bottle soda and “penny candy” that still costs just a penny.

This little store, which dates back to 1869, includes a full-service restaurant and a patio where customers can enjoy live music and special events.

Opened in 1927, this family-owned store is known for its homemade smoked sausage, still cooked the way Grandma Mary Bradley used to make it. Bradley's sells a variety of meats and cheeses as well as other goodies.

Located in the German-settled village of Amana, the general store sells its own heritage brands of coffees, teas, spreads, and pickles. The store is part of a group of community shops that also sell furniture and textiles crafted by local tradespeople.

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In this inviting general store, you can find locally raised buffalo meat as well as jellies, jams, and homemade baked goods. The two-story shop also sells housewares and knickknacks, and has a full restaurant.

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