Remember the good old days when shopping at a big box chain store just wasn’t an option? Do you miss the simplicity of it all? What if I told you that you can still get the old General Store experience right here in Colorado? It’s true! Here are 10 of these charming general stores that will leave you feeling nostalgic:
Please note, Freeman’s General Store is temporarily closed.
- Byers General Store
Byers General Store Facebook (Unofficial) This one-stop-shop along the I-70 corridor offers everything from groceries to fresh cut flowers, dry cleaning, and more!
- Twin Lakes General Store
Twin Lakes General Store Facebook Quite possibly the most picturesque mountain general store, Twin Lakes has a long history of helping both prospectors and tourists alike. Open seasonally, the General Store offers food, gas, and even mail drops.
- Silver Plume General Store (Pitkin)
Silver Plume General Store Facebook While the town itself may be small (Population: >100), the quaint General Store provides lodging, supplies and even UTV rentals to adventure seekers.
- Gold Hill General Store and Cafe
Gold Hill Store & Public House Facebook Located just 10 miles north of Boulder, the town of Gold Hill was the first mining camp in Colorado. The gold rush itself maybe long over, but you can still buy locally made crafts, groceries and delicious homemade meals at this Colorado treasure.
- Al-Mart General Store (Alma)
Al-Mart General Store Facebook The highest general store in North America (10,578 feet above sea level) sells camping gear, clothes and Colorado grown meats and produce.
- Glen Haven General Store
Glen Haven General Store Facebook Speaking from personal experience, Glen Haven’s cinnamon rolls are by far the greatest thing you’ll ever taste.
7.The Clark Store
The Clark Store Facebook This ain’t your mamma’s general store–The Clark Store houses a deli, coffee house, liquor store and post office all in one.
- Freeman’s General Store (Creede)
TripAdvisor Don’t let the vintage sign fool you; Freeman’s is home to some of the best burgers and ice cream in the state!
- St. Elmo General Store (Nathrop)
St. Elmo General Store The once bustling and busy town of St. Elmo is no more, but several of the homes and buildings are still standing, including this charming General Store, which now houses antiques, snack foods and rentals.
- Rocky Mountain General Store (Granby)
Rocky Mountain General Store Facebook Please note, Rocky Mountain General Store has permanently closed. Your modern day General Store (which doubles as a Verizon retailer), with an old fashioned twist (groceries, books, money wiring and more)!
Have you ever shopped at one of these stores?
Byers General Store Facebook (Unofficial)
This one-stop-shop along the I-70 corridor offers everything from groceries to fresh cut flowers, dry cleaning, and more!
Twin Lakes General Store Facebook
Quite possibly the most picturesque mountain general store, Twin Lakes has a long history of helping both prospectors and tourists alike. Open seasonally, the General Store offers food, gas, and even mail drops.
Silver Plume General Store Facebook
While the town itself may be small (Population: >100), the quaint General Store provides lodging, supplies and even UTV rentals to adventure seekers.
Gold Hill Store & Public House Facebook
Located just 10 miles north of Boulder, the town of Gold Hill was the first mining camp in Colorado. The gold rush itself maybe long over, but you can still buy locally made crafts, groceries and delicious homemade meals at this Colorado treasure.
Al-Mart General Store Facebook
The highest general store in North America (10,578 feet above sea level) sells camping gear, clothes and Colorado grown meats and produce.
Glen Haven General Store Facebook
Speaking from personal experience, Glen Haven’s cinnamon rolls are by far the greatest thing you’ll ever taste.
The Clark Store Facebook
This ain’t your mamma’s general store–The Clark Store houses a deli, coffee house, liquor store and post office all in one.
TripAdvisor
Don’t let the vintage sign fool you; Freeman’s is home to some of the best burgers and ice cream in the state!
St. Elmo General Store
The once bustling and busy town of St. Elmo is no more, but several of the homes and buildings are still standing, including this charming General Store, which now houses antiques, snack foods and rentals.
Rocky Mountain General Store Facebook
Please note, Rocky Mountain General Store has permanently closed. Your modern day General Store (which doubles as a Verizon retailer), with an old fashioned twist (groceries, books, money wiring and more)!
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