These 7 Charming General Stores In Montana Will Make You Feel Nostalgic

General stores make us think of a simpler time. Luckily, Montana isn’t in a big hurry to change, and you’ll still find some old-fashioned general stores scattered throughout the state. Don’t miss the chance to explore one of these general stores in Montana for a blast from the past.

1. Fishtail General Store, Fishtail

This place has been selling "a little bit of everything" since 1900.

2. Mission General Store, St. Ignatius

This store focuses on grocery items and bulk foods, and you can find a lot of Amish gourmet foods on the shelves.

3. Cooke City Store, Cooke City

This store has been open since 1886, and it’s on the National Register of Historic Places list.

4. Emigrant General Store, Pay

This is a gas station and a convenience store with a historic looking storefront.

5. Thronson’s General Store, Babb

You’ll find Thronson’s General Store in Glacier County close to the Canadian border. They have a restaurant and motel in addition to their groceries. They are open seasonally, closing for the winter.

6. The Polebridge Mercantile, Polebridge

Groceries, gifts and baked goods... it doesn't get any better.

7. Gershmels General Store, Winnett

Winnett has a population of 194. Their general store sells groceries, hardware, gifts, pet and livestock supplies and hunting and fishing licenses.

How many of these general stores in Montana have you been to? Do you have any in your town?