The Old Fashioned Variety Store In Delaware That Will Fill You With Nostalgia

When you're longing for a little dose of the past, nothing will hit the spot more than a visit to an old-fashioned variety store. While the Delaware five-and-dime stores of yesteryear have almost vanished, luckily there is one remaining location. Travel to the college town of Newark to stroll through the nostalgic National 5 & 10 in Delaware.

Owned by the Handloff family since 1911, National 5 & 10 is the very last remaining five-and-dime store in Delaware.

This variety store is easily recognizable at its long-standing location on East Main Street in Newark. The bright red sign and quirky window displays beckon shoppers to step inside.

Discover everything from hardware to University of Delaware merchandise packed into the aisles of the store.

They have kitchen gadgets galore from the necessities to the luxuries.

And a school supply section full of notebooks, pens, pocket protectors, calendars, and more.

Pick out the perfect greeting card for any occasion with a witty saying.

Holidays bring a whole extravaganza of colorful merchandise to this variety store. Candy, decor, costumes, and more will tempt you into those impulsively fun purchases.

The seasonal selection is exactly what you need to get through spring, summer, fall, or winter.

National 5 & 10 is chock full of everything you need... and everything you never even knew you needed!

Grab a basket and start browsing at this old fashioned five and dime. And don't forget to stock up on your Delawareables!

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Have you ever visited National 5 & 10 in Delaware? Let us know about your experience in the comments. If you'd like to take a trip to the past to see what this state was like way back when, then take a look at these vintage photos of Delaware.