Old country stores

Centerville Country Store

From a local artist’s favorite secluded island to an old country store with the best steaks around, here are 10 of Mississippi’s best kept secrets.

From candy to hardware, these old-fashioned shops sell it all.

Old-fashioned country stores offer a glimpse into the past and a place to slow down for a few while stock up on necessities and classic favs.

Many country stores in New England feature hard-to-find items, the wonderful aromas of candles and soaps, the proverbial pickle barrel, peanut butter-making machine, and the delicious offerings of local cheeses, fudge and maple syrup.

Country store. I would love to shop here... It's the real deal...Fun!

Small country stores once dotted the state’s landscape. Today, many have either disappeared or else sit abandoned at lonely road crossings, but some mom-and-pop shops have found ways to thrive while carrying on rural commerce. Here are three such markets where travelers can drop in for a snack, some conversation, and a taste of old-time Texas. Read More >

These darling places are sure to make you look twice.

These photographs show a glimpse of what times were like during the 1930's in Oklahoma.

The Old Delina Grocery Store outside of Petersburg was first opened in 1892, making it one of the oldest in the state of Tennessee.

General stores were the original center of commerce for rural residents. They remain a place to pick up essentials in North Georgia.

The Kilby General Store is a 1920s Fraser Valley living history site, located at Harrison Mills, BC kilby.ca/

How to Open an Old-Fashioned General Store. An old-fashioned general store exudes a timeless charm and a modern appeal. These character-rich buildings were historically a "one-stop" destination for rural or small-town residents shopping for the farm, home

General stores in Virginia used to serve as the cornerstone of many communities, so it's nice to know that these places still exist.