Bluffton General Store
A gift shop in a Church Street cottage in Old Town, stocked with candles, local art, coastal decor and products made by Bluffton artisans.
- 12 Church St, Bluffton, SC 29910
- (843) 837-4675
- Monday to Saturday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sells: gifts, candles, local art, decor
- Where: Church Street, Old Town
- Also: gift cards
What This Old Town Gift Shop Sells
Despite the name, this is not a grocery or a hardware store: the Bluffton General Store is an Old Town gift shop. It sells candles, coastal-inspired home decor, drinkware, bath and body products, cookbooks and books, apparel and snacks, along with a run of Old Town Bluffton prints and cards that make an easy souvenir.
The shop leans on local makers. It sells what it calls Bluffton Made products, including hand-painted canvas and oyster-shell crafts by local artisans, and it is known for its candle selection and painted trays. Gift cards are available.
Visiting on Church Street
The store is at 12 Church Street, a short walk from the May River end of Old Town Bluffton, so it pairs easily with a stroll to the dock and lunch. It is open every day: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 12 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more independent shops, see our Bluffton shopping guide.
More Shopping in Bluffton
Old Town Bluffton, SC: Calhoun Street, the Heyward House, galleries, the Church of the Cross, the May River dock and restaurants, all within a short walk.
Monkee's of Bluffton is an independent women's boutique on Promenade Street: dresses, denim, shoes, jewelry, handbags and gifts.
The Bluffton Bookshop is Old Town's independent bookstore on Bridge Street, with a children's room, local authors and an ice cream window.
Where to shop in Bluffton, SC: Old Town boutiques and gift shops, the two outlet centres on US 278, jewelers, thrift stores and the supermarkets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bluffton General Store a grocery store?
No. It is a gift shop in Old Town Bluffton selling candles, local art, coastal decor, books, bath products and snacks.
What are the Bluffton General Store's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m., according to the store's own website.
Does it sell local products?
Yes. It carries Bluffton Made goods from local artisans, such as hand-painted canvases and oyster-shell crafts.
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