Old country stores

From hole-in-the-wall barbecue spots to fine dining and everything in between, Mississippi is a food lover's dream come true.

"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.

This place is beyond charming and sells real penny candy.

Reproductions of old fashioned products that many will remember from their childhood.

Boyce General Store in Alvaton, Kentucky

This Long Island gem was established in 1857. Click through for more stylish general stores that are bucket-list musts.

Clarkrange, Fentress County, Tennessee: This authentic old General Store, with original fixtures from 1923, is a wonderful place to browse. A special feature is an authentic '50's style soda fountain and ice cream parlor in the rear of the store, serving Mayfield's Ice Cream, a regional speciality. They also design and manufacture a large selection of nostalgic flour and feed sacks. Hours Sunup to Sundown Cumberland Mountain General Store is usually open Thurs. - Sat. Sometimes they are open…

These old-fashioned country stores house aisles full of nostalgic candies, toys, and knickknacks that transport you back in time.

You will find a unique and quirky collection of merchandise at the country store. Just like the old days, the store stocks items that serve our local...

Homeowners Lauren and Ken Parlin worked with architect Sandra Vitzthum to revitalize an 1880s storefront in the Adirondacks.