K.T.
I just got a guitar for Christmas and my 12 yr old teaches me what he learns from his instructor. But if you want to try to do it on your own and if you have Comcast you can go to comcast on demand, music, guitar lessons.
It would save you a barrel of money and at least get you started.
I don't know any guitar stores in your area but you can Quest it on your pc for the nearest music store.
Good luck and have fun!
K.