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09-01-2008, 12:03 PM | #1 |
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I LOVE Country Stores
I grew up here, and spent years on the west coast, but always reminisced (sp?) about the Good Ol' Country Stores.
Now, Moultonborough General Store is my favorite... but what others are there? I love the old style of mom-and-pop stores. Penny candy (not pennies anymore, but still worth the change for the kids), homemade cheese, candles, root beer, etc. There really is something for everyone. Is there one in Hebron? And Gilmanton Iron Works? I love to "find' them - they're ALL Americana. What others have I missed? What's your favorite? |
09-01-2008, 04:03 PM | #3 |
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cool!
I had never heard of Calef's! See, I knew there were more! I love finding these hidden gems. And, they usually stock locally-made products. Thanks!
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09-01-2008, 04:45 PM | #4 |
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The Tuftonboro General Store is for sale.....$725,000
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09-01-2008, 04:54 PM | #5 |
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love the moultonbourough general store!
We've been going there for years, and I love browsing around, some very interesting finds. My nephew particularly loves "the pickles in the barrell"! (I do too, yummy) Did anyone go upstairs to the museum? It has a very interesting history lesson. Looking forward to scoping out the other ones mentioned here.
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09-01-2008, 06:09 PM | #6 |
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A little out of the way but on Main St in North Conway there is still a 5&10(five and dime). The stuff our grandparents used to shop for. The first time I ever went in was last fall but it just brought back the memories of years past. I probably only spent $5.00 but there was plenty to look at and ooh and aah over. It was fun just to remember and laugh at all the goodies.
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09-01-2008, 06:51 PM | #7 |
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Ok, its a highjack sue me
Nichols store in Center Harbor was the epitome of a general/penny candy store. We never went to the old country store until we were adults. Nichols had: a traditional big glass case across from the front door and a long Ice Cream luncheonette bar but the glass counter was full of multitudes of penny candy. Mary Janes, Red and black Licorice Sticks, Root Beer Barrels, pixie sticks, tootsie rolls, fireballs, who can think of more? Sorry once again for the highjack, but your favorite candies can be listed here.
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09-01-2008, 07:02 PM | #8 |
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ha ha ha
Licorice and barrel pickles! Ha ha! My nephew used to tease me about driving MILES to get to their barrell pickles when I was preganant (and not living in Meredith)! And the ropes of licorice! They're great, too! (I even like black licorice!)
The other thing about Moultonboro's store: Beef Jerky. Not sure if it's homemade, but it sure seems it! Awful things for nutrition... great for nostalgia! lol |
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I remember someone knocking on her door (the door to the house - not the store!) on Christmas morning to ask her to open up because they wanted batteries for their kids' toys and beer. She obliged just to be nice but quietly resented not being able to take just o-n-e holiday off. Needless to say she didn't exactly shed a tear the day she sold the place! (And neither did I!) |
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09-03-2008, 12:22 PM | #11 |
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Chutter's in Littleton, NH is another good one - samples of their homemade fudge. I went to Calef's for the first time this weekend and loved it! I have had their ham at Easter - which was to die for - but had never visited the store. Great thread!
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09-03-2008, 12:37 PM | #12 |
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if you ever get up to the north country
Harman's cheese/country store in Sugar Hill is another nice place to stop
http://www.harmanscheese.com/ |
09-03-2008, 01:22 PM | #13 |
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Newfields NH
Great little country store, has everything
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Moultonborough Country Store - from the Citizen
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01-25-2010, 09:22 AM | #15 |
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I must be in the wrong demographic for country stores because I've never set foot in either the Moultonborough Country Store or the Longview Country Store in Meredith.
Country stores are probably for people with more spendable income and higher education levels, while the rest of us local-losers get by with Wal-Mart. You know, I bet I have driven past the Longview Country Store maybe 250 times with never once stopping while enroute to the great shopping Mecca of Gilford; home of Wal-Mart and Lowe's.
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01-25-2010, 09:46 AM | #16 |
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My favorite store
It's funny that my favorite store (Moultonborough) is being discussed on the forum today since we were just having a laugh this weekend about something I purchased there back in October. I kidded that I will have to take a drive up there (325+ miles) to get a refund or exchange on a $6.50 item. Every fall, we stop at the store to get our supply of maple syrup, jams, etc. to take back to NJ to last till our mid-winter visit in Feb. or March. One of the items I bought was a linen calendar depicting a covered bridge. I get one of these calendars each year to hang on my linen closet door. Last week, I finally got around to opening the box and went to iron the new one to replace the 2009 calendar. I couldn't believe it -- the calendar was for 2008! I guess when they restocked the shelves this one got shoved to the back and lucky me, that's the one I picked up. I have no receipt -- when you check out, the person behind the counter lists all the items in pencil on the back of the brown bag and adds it all up on the bag. Wonder if they would believe me if I brought it back. It's still perfectly folded as it was in the box along with the dowel and string to hang it. Oh well, I guess I will have to buy another 2010 version when I visit in a few weeks. But we had a good laugh about it.
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01-25-2010, 10:13 AM | #17 |
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Wouldn't a 2008 calender align correct with a 2015 calender....it should have the same exact line-up except for the year.
Wal-Mart has a 90-day return policy that is transferable to any other Wal-Mart. What's the Moultonborough C-Store return policy? Wal-Mart wants you to be happy with your purchase. ..
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01-25-2010, 12:12 PM | #18 |
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Robie's Country Store
The one right on the water where the three bridges cross Merrimac river. It has quite the political history. Many presidential candidates announce their presidency there. It is worth getting off at the Hooksett toll bridge and head to 3&28 north to get there. Feels like you went back in time.
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01-25-2010, 03:28 PM | #19 |
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The Brick Store
In the Town of Bath New Hampshire there is the America’s Oldest Continuously Operated General Store. http://www.thebrickstore.com/
It is quite the place to visit if you are in that neck of the woods. It is not a so called country store, not sure if there is any difference in the two. There is a really cool covered bridge right behind the store which spans the Ammonoosuc River. http://www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/p53.html |
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01-26-2010, 11:31 AM | #21 |
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Country store vs walmart
Lets take a look at this and what has happened around the lake. Wal-Marts are popping up near every community it seems, What does that do to the mom and pop stores that have given such great service all these years. Hmmm, and their customer service people. Seems to me that the small country stores know what there product is, where it is, and if something is wrong how to fix or replace it. Lets see you go to Walmart and most of the employees know nothing about what they are selling let alone how to correct a problem. Some employees don't even know where to look for a TV they have on sale. I would spend a little extra for the service and the knowledge that if I had a problem with a product that they would try to fix it prior to replacing it.
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01-27-2010, 01:19 AM | #22 |
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Chutters General Store in Littleton
Often when I think of a country store I think about the candy counter. When I was growing up the Old Country Store in Moultonborough had a great candy counter. It has certainly changed over the years. I have had several relatives visit that have always bought candy at the Old Country Store. When they come back from the store they say" What happened to the candy"? Now don't get me wrong I like the Old Country store, but the candy counter is very limited.
If you are looking for candy a great place to visit is Chutter's General Store in Littleton. It has the world's largest candy counter and this has been certified by the 'Guinness World Records'. I use to travel through Littleton and I would stop there when passing through. You can find all the candy from the past and also suger free candy. I know candy isn't good for us, but to indulge once in awhile won't kill me. I am not affiliated with the store at all. I just think it is a fun place to go to. It is located on the main street. |
01-31-2010, 07:40 PM | #23 |
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Wal-Mart v. Moultonboro Country Store
Hey, you cannot get a pickle from a barrel at Wal-Mart. You cannot get butter paddles (for making butter balls) at Wal-Mart. You cannot get purple Swedish Fish at Wal-Mart. You cannot find moose mugs at Wal-Mart. You cannot find NH bumper ovals at Wal-Mart. You cannot find wrought iron hooks in every style and size imaginable at Wal-Mart. Or Target. Or K-mart. Or Sears.
But you CAN find all those things and lots of other fun stuff at the Moultonboro Country Store. It's an event. It's not shopping. So there, Fatlazyless! nj2nh
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