The Old Fashion Candy and General Store — Local services in Estes Park

I was happy with the selection of candies, but they were overpriced. I was OK with that (expected of touristy areas), but what I took issue with was that prices were not listed (for anything other than the bulk candy). My kids were each trying to make selections with their own money, so I asked the man behind the counter where the prices could be found. He said they would need to bring each item to him and ask the price. Of course then a huge line formed and they couldn’t ask. I feel like this is intentional, so that kids just grab and then parents can deal with the sticker shock at...

This place was awesome ! There were so many new and old school candies, they have a ton of freeze dried things; some of which I haven’t seen anywhere else. Things are moderately priced, and I will note that the prices are on the back of everything (I’ve seen other reviews saying nothing was priced) The guy that was working behind the counter was super nice and helpful with any questions we had as well as about recommending different things to try. Over all was a great experience and will definitely return the next time we’re here...

The overall vibe that this place had, as well as the persona of the man working here when I came were both very strange... I'm assuming the guy I encountered working here must have been the owner, as well as the only one working there for the winter season. I'm pretty sure he was taking a nap when I came in, honestly... & he had just woken up as soon as he heard me come in. Maybe it's just unusual for me to be going into a store that's as dead as this place was and probably always is in the winter. It felt like maybe he even...