It’s a long drive across thousands of miles of America to get to the Wild West from West Virginia. In fact, it’s such a long drive that it can’t be done in a day… or, for many, even in a lifetime. Good thing there’s a Wild West themed general store right here in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia that can fall easily into the category of a daytrip destination. Gas up the car and turn its nose (and yours) toward Franklin, West Virginia, a small town on the Mountain State’s eastern border.
Long Mountain General Store advertises itself as a full line convenience store with a country store feel, and that's exactly correct. On top of feeling like a bursting-at-the-seams country store, though, it also rings of the American Old West.
The boxy false front set against a mountainous horizon. The wide, wooden front porch. The western themed decor for sale. The horses out front (okay, those aren't guaranteed). All of it intertwines to bring a taste of the Wild West to wild, wonderful West Virginia.
You can even get gas. Or beer. Or both! Long Mountain General Store is attached to a Sunoco Gas Station, making it a perfect rest stop if you're traveling through this beautiful area for any reason.
To find out more about West Virginia’s own Wild West themed country and convenience store, visit Long Mountain General Store’s Facebook page. While you’re in the Franklin, West Virginia area, don’t miss the chance to climb High Knob Tower and get a stunning view of the ancient, rolling peaks of Appalachia that you certainly can’t find among the young, strutting Rockies out West!
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