St Elmo General Store Inc
25865 Co Rd, 162, Nathrop, CO 81236
$$
PRICE RANGE
Smaller Store
STORE SIZE
Store Overview
St Elmo General Store is a charming small shop located in the well-preserved St. Elmo ghost town at 10,000 feet in Nathrop, Colorado. This seasonal general store (open Mother's Day through late September) offers a curated selection of collectible t-shirts and hats, antiques, vintage oddities, souvenirs, and retro candy. Visitors enjoy browsing unique iron cast works, skeleton keys, and local merchandise while experiencing the historic mining town atmosphere. The store is famous for selling sunflower seeds to feed the friendly chipmunks and squirrels across the street, plus serving ice cream. Friendly, knowledgeable staff provide excellent customer service and local area advice.
STORE SIZE
Small Shop
PRICE RANGE
$$
STORE FORMAT
Single Owner Shop
TYPICAL VISIT
Quick Stop
What Makes This Store Special
Store Features
Multiple Floors
Multi-Vendor
Auctions
Delivery Service
Shipping Available
Historic Building
Customer Insights
9/10
Satisfaction Drivers
Friendly, welcoming staff and owners
82%
Unique shopping experience combined with ghost town exploration
86%
Chipmunk and wildlife feeding opportunity
92%
What Customers Love
Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff/owners
Unique, quirky items and collectibles with good selection
Charming historic ghost town experience with well-preserved buildings
Areas for Improvement
Prices somewhat high due to remote location and seasonal operation
Limited facilities (no bathrooms or food beyond ice cream/snacks)
Seasonal closure limits accessibility
Overall Customer Sentiment
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.
Contact Information
Store Hours
Checking hours...
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM