Explore four generations of legacy at the Olde General Store, where history and unique finds meet in Cave City.

Warm Weather Kentucky Road Trips 

When the weather gets warmer, all I want to do is hit the road and go on an adventure.  The more unique, the better! A popular place for people to visit is Cave City, Kentucky.  There's a lot to do in Cave City, from Dinosaur World to Mammoth Cave National Park.  But when passing through one place, you'll certainly want to check out is The Olde General Store. 

The Olde General Store, Cave City, Kentucky

Located off Mammoth Cave Road is an old general store, while this place is a treasure trove just waiting to be explored, what makes it especially unique is that it's been in the same family for over one hundred years!

The Olde General Store has been in the Alvey family for four generations, dating back to the 1920s.

The Olde General Store takes pride in its history and its roots. Being founded in Wax, KY in the late 1920's, "Alvey's General Store" would later become the foundation of the world-famous "The Olde General Store" which is located in Cave City, KY. Over 4 generations later, Leroy Alvey's grandson, Bradley Atwell, is honored to continue his grandfather's legacy.

 

The Most Unusual Store in Cave Country

As you can imagine, with a history dating back to the 1920s, The Olde General Store has quite a wide variety of items for sale. Because of this, they have been dubbed the "most unusual store in Cave Country," and when watching a video tour of the store, I can see why!  Just look at the selection of gemstones and other colorful rocks before you even walk in:

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They also have a wide array of antiques, collector items, gifts, White Oak Kentucky handmade baskets, crafts, authentic turquoise jewelry, and, as they say on The Olde General Store's website, "and other old things and stuff!"  And old things and stuff, they certainly do have!