OLD FORGE HARDWARE

4 stars for keeping my attention for an hour.
Pricey.
I saw the cutest apron for my mom. It was $ 65.
I saw the most amazing wool blanket, $ 200.
They had a whole aisle of cast iron things which was cool.
The socks i liked were $ 23.
Did I mention this place was packed? And no one was buying anything.
$ 8.00 for bread and butter pickles, please Mary.

Classic, yet touristy spot. Best place to stop in Old Forge for anything from souvenirs to necessities, they have it all. The staff/​owners are very friendly and willing to offer vacation suggestions while you check out. Please take some time to go here as it is quite large and there is lots to see. Definitely some stuff you wont find anywhere else and it is just part of the ADK experience.

This is one of the only places in The area to get those «things you forgot». We needed an air mattress — the one we purchased here didn’t work and was super cheap (foot petal). When we tried to return it we got nothing but attitude from the manager but how they wouldn’t take returns in air mattresses… And why we didn’t call her. Really? We were what going to call at 11 at night? Yes it’s part of your policy, but have some room on it. This is a tourist destination … You’re not hurting !

Their slogan says it all «The Adirondack’s Most General Store» is an unbelievably vast network of nooks filled with things that you didn’t know you needed, but now have to have. I would never go here for Hardware because it’s the most expensive place to get it out of the three hardware stores in town. I would recommended it for their huge row of kitchen gadgets that include things like onion goggles and ginger graters. They also have a small but lovely bookstore with many signed books from Adirondack authors. It’s an Old Forge landmark, and must be visited despite the fact that you’re going to buy something that’s overpriced.

This place is the ultimate tourist trap. It is full of overpriced random items that no one needs. However, it has been packed on both my visits (with a friend who was convinced they carried a particular licorice she loves). If you are looking for ADK souvenirs, you will find them here, albeit priced a little high.
If you are a tchotchke lover, this is your store. If you prefer to spend your money on more practical things, you will almost definitely not like this store.

I’ve been camping in the vicinity of Old Forge for almost 15 years now. Without fail, every year, I forget something important, break something important (and need to replace it) or when the weather is bad, I read all of my books and I need a new book. More often than not, Old Forge Hardware is the place where I find those items. It’s a great store and has a lot of items that you can’t find anywhere else (or at least without driving an hour). There is something for everyone in this store.

Old Forge Hardware is one of the oldest established businesses in the central Adirondacks. In the early part of the century they provided the building materials for many of the camps up and down the Fulton Chain. So there is a history there. That hardware store is no longer what is now is a bit touristy.
With that being said I still think the place provides a service to the community, it’s about the only place that I could ice cube trays without having to drive to Utica. They are a bit pricey, but they have a little bit of everything, so it could be a one stop shopping experience if you need kitchen items.
As far as the touristy this go, like souvenirs, you will basically find the same crap there that the push at all the other traps along route 28. But the real gem of the store is their book section, with everything from history books to bird and wildlife of the Adirondacks. They have titles you be hard pressed to even find used on amazon.
Old Forge Hardware is a must stop for me whenever I’m up visiting.

3.5 stars
Old Forge Hardware is probably the oldest and most recognized general, hardware, book, and souvenir store in Old Forge.
What I think this place is good for is its selection of knitting equipment, books, Adirondack based posters and literature, amount of souvenir shot glasses, basic hardware store, and proximity to the parking lot across the street. Although Old Forge Hardware had these redeeming qualities, overall I was not a fan. Everything in this store is overpriced beyond what is reasonable in some cases and the majority of their souvenirs (unfortunately like many of the other souvenir stores around) are made in china. The quality of many of the items are lacking like their overpriced wobbly and non-​authentic looking Adirondack chairs they carry on the second floor.
To their defense they are one of the largest stores in all of Old Forge and one of the only places you can get certain items when you need them like kitchen pieces and other general store type items. I just wouldn’t go here for and sort of good deals or Adirondack souvenirs.