Editor's Note: Unfortunately, the Dutch Country General Store is permanently closed.

Dutch Country General Store takes nearly all day to explore and it's located in a big red barn. You'll see many barns as you drive through rural Iowa, but keep in mind they're not all created equal. As you travel through sleepy Bloomfield, keep an eye out for the billboard announcing the Dutch Country General Store. This massive store in Iowa is a one-stop haven for everything you might need. Not only is it a great place to shop for farm-fresh groceries and sweet treats, but you never know what you'll find within its walls - and you'll want to spend the whole day exploring! The company runs a smaller sister store in Hannibal, Missouri, but the original has a rustic country-store charm that you can only find in Iowa. Bring your shopping bags, give yourself the time, and you might just walk away with some unexpected finds.

The massive sight of the Dutch Country General Store is a welcome one on a long drive, because it has absolutely everything you need for the road ahead.

The shopping fun begins before you even set foot in the store, because the exterior is lined with vintage and local hand-carved furniture.

And who could resist purchasing this bright orange double-seater?

Inside, you'll be blown away by the massive two-story general store furnished from an old barn.

The clothing section features vintage and locally made dresses that will take you back to a simpler time just by looking at them.

We appreciate the quality of the handcrafted designs.

For the nostalgic, the shelves are full of classic memorabilia and quirky posters that you'll have a hard time picking between.

The highlight of the general store might be the massive grocery section, which features everything you'll need to make an old-school country dinner.

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The fresh produce features delicious fruit and vegetables, both local and freshly shipped.

And don't miss the extensive jams and preserves section to take your breakfast up a level at this general store near me.

Worried about the kids being patient while you're shopping?

Let them peruse the candy section full of colorful saltwater taffy by the bucketful. And of course, no one should leave without some of the Dutch Country General Store's homemade fudge - available in up to 10 varieties. It's the ultimate creamy, indulgent Iowa treat.

Dutch Country General Store Iowa has a lot to offer. Have you been to this massive place in Bloomfield? Tell us about your finds in the comments section, and let us know your favorite place to spend the whole day shopping!

For more information, visit the Dutch Country General Store website and learn about the other location in Hannibal. Consider booking a Vrbo in Bloomfield. And while you're there, read about the largest, most conservative Amish community in Iowa.

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