Small country store

"If we ain't got it, you don't need it!" General stores were once the hub of rural towns, where people came not just for provisions but for gossip and treats. We found a bunch that are still thriving, selling penny candy, groceries, housewares, sandwiches and more.

Old school store

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Throughout the Green Mountain State, it's the conversations that you hear in line as well as at the counter. Even if you rush in, you don't tend to rush out.

Across rural America, independent grocery stores are shuttering. To keep its only store from joining the trend, one small town in Kansas got creative.

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

In Moonshine Ridge Country Store in Wears Valley, Tennessee

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Centerville Country Store

From wine country in Texas to coastal towns along the Atlantic, we have the best small towns in the South, whether you're looking to visit or put down roots.

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 >

If you are creating a miniature general store, these REAL photos of old stores are perfect! Get inspiration and ideas for your mini store with photos of products, groceries, and buildings.