Posted in Colorado
August 29, 2015
These 10 Charming General Stores In Colorado Will Make You Feel Nostalgic
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:
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This one-stop-shop along the I-70 corridor offers everything from groceries to fresh cut flowers, dry cleaning, and more!
Quite possibly the most picturesque mountain general store, Twin Lakes has a long history of helping both prospectors and tourists alike. Open year around, the General Store offers food, gas, and even mail drops.
While the town itself may be small (Population: >100), the quaint General Store provides lodging, supplies and even UTV rentals to adventure seekers.
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.
The highest general store in North America (10,578 feet above sea level) sells camping gear, clothes and Colorado grown meats and produce.
Speaking from personal experience, Glen Haven's cinnamon rolls are by far the greatest thing you'll ever taste.
This ain't your mamma's general store--The Clark Store houses a deli, coffee house, liquor store and post office all in one.
Don't let the vintage sign fool you; Freeman's is home to some of the best burgers and ice cream in the state!
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.
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?
