Antique store · Nathrop, Colorado
St Elmo General Store Inc
25865 Co Rd, 162, Nathrop, CO 81236
38.7036° N 106.3452° W
St Elmo General Store Inc is an antique store at 25865 Co Rd, 162, Nathrop, CO 81236.
About the shop
St Elmo General Store is a charming small shop located in the well-preserved St. Elmo ghost town at 10,000 feet in Nathrop, Colorado. This seasonal general store (open Mother's Day through late September) offers a curated selection of collectible t-shirts and hats, antiques, vintage oddities, souvenirs, and retro candy. Visitors enjoy browsing unique iron cast works, skeleton keys, and local merchandise while experiencing the historic mining town atmosphere. The store is famous for selling sunflower seeds to feed the friendly chipmunks and squirrels across the street, plus serving ice cream. Friendly, knowledgeable staff provide excellent customer service and local area advice.
From directory research
What you'll find
SouvenirsCollectiblesAntiques
Compiled by AntiqueStoresNearby from public listings and reviews
The particulars
- Shop format
- Single Owner ShopFrom directory research
- Shop size
- Small ShopFrom directory research
- Price range
- $$From directory research
- Typical visit
- Quick StopFrom directory research
What reviewers mention
Praised
- Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff/owners
- Unique, quirky items and collectibles with good selection
- Charming historic ghost town experience with well-preserved buildings
Keeps people coming back
- Friendly, welcoming staff and owners
- Unique shopping experience combined with ghost town exploration
- Chipmunk and wildlife feeding opportunity
Worth knowing
- Prices somewhat high due to remote location and seasonal operation
- Limited facilities (no bathrooms or food beyond ice cream/snacks)
- Seasonal closure limits accessibility
Our analysis of public reviews — a summary of what people wrote, not a star rating. Tone: Enthusiastic and nostalgic. Customers express genuine affection for the place, describing it as a 'yearly tradition' and 'magical' experience. Strong emotional connection to the chipmunk feeding and historic atmosphere..
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