Foothills Mercantile

Foothills Mercantile is a welcoming specialty shop in the Forestport and Barneveld area of northern Oneida County, along the edge of the Adirondack foothills. It sells locally crafted goods with an Adirondack feel, and antiques and specialty items round out the shelves. The shop is the kind of stop that rewards a slow browse.

Shops like this one are a good place to pick up a gift with some local character or just to browse for something unusual. It fits neatly into a drive through the region’s lakes, woods and small towns.

What to Know

• The shop focuses on locally crafted goods with Adirondack character.
• Antiques and specialty items are part of the mix, which makes for good browsing.
• Oneida County Tourism features the shop.