F. H. Gillingham & Sons

F. H. Gillingham & Sons is an absolute must-visit when you’re in Woodstock, Vermont! This old-fashioned general store has been around since 1886, and you can feel the history the moment you step inside. The creaky wooden floors, vintage shelves, and cozy atmosphere make it feel like time slowed down in the best way possible. You can find a little bit of everything here — Vermont maple syrup, local cheeses, candy, souvenirs, outdoor gear, kitchen tools, and even clothes. It’s the kind of place where you go in for one thing and end up exploring for an hour. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and clearly proud of the store’s heritage. Everything feels genuine and thoughtfully curated, not touristy. I loved the local food section and the nostalgic touches all around the shop. It’s a perfect mix of old and new, and you can tell it’s a true part of the Woodstock community. A classic Vermont experience you shouldn’t miss!

Fun little store you'd be silly not to visit when roaming the beautiful streets of Woodstock. Pricey, but it's pretty standard for these country / five & dime stores.

While in Woodstock, VT last week we stopped in this general store. It is really cool and takes you back in time... Lots of everything there. It's a classic place from a time that is only a memory for many of us. Bought a few items.. you just have to. I'm sure you will enjoy as much as we did.

We stopped here to look around this general store while spending a long weekend in New Hampshire. This store attracts a lot of foot traffic from people looking around, but they sell a little of just about everything. They even have a fake mustache section… In the candy section, I even found they have Junior Caramels besides the usual Junior Mints! This store has been here for a long time and is still cool to this day. The staff is friendly.

If you can't find it here, you don't need it. This place just goes & goes, glad I started dropping bread crumbs when I came in.

If you are a visitor to Woodstock, Vermont, step into F.H. Gillingham and Sons. This is my favourite country general store! They practically have everything: Vermont souvenirs, Vermont craft beers, wines, groceries, candies, books, toys, kitchen wares, fishing gear, etc. Every week I drive into Woodstock and visit this store to buy some Moxie soda pop: a New England favourite! If Coca-cola and Dr. Pepper had a love child, she would be Moxie! Visit in December and you will find lots of edible Christmas goodies: German gingerbread and stollen, British Christmas puddings and mince pies. The staff are delightfully friendly and the store has that rustic village charm that feels authentic and inviting.

Such a fun and interesting place! Looks small from the outside but once inside it seems to go on forever. Groceries, fishing tackle, trinkets, clothes, canning supplies and so much more. A don't miss kind of place.

F.H. Gillingham & Sons is quite the General Store! I'd have to say it has everything from general foodstuffs, items for pets, candy and more candy, hand crafted wood, a huge selection of wine, leather wallets, hunting and fishing wear, games, and everything else. They have a super cool original Otis elevator. There's a lot to say about this store, but just go there and find out for yourself.