Covered bridges, rolling hills and soaring mountains, picture postcard villages, and historic country stores, Vermont is a wonderful year-round destination. We’re sharing our favorite Vermont stores to explore on your travels. Whether you visit in winter to enjoy some of the North East’s best skiing, when Vermont is under a blanket of snow and historic facades are decorated with lights like twinkling icicles. In the spring and summer there are plenty of farms and red barns to admire and plentiful farm stands to visit. The fall is a spectacular time as all the leaves change color. These our some of our Best Vermont Shops, and as we discover more we will continue to update our list. Do you know a shop you would like to share? Use THIS FORM to pop in their details.
TAFTSVILLE COUNTRY STORE
404 Woodstock Rd, Woodstock
Founded in 1840, this historic general store is being reimagined as Taftsville Larder & Cafe.
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F. H. GILLINGHAM & SONS
16 Elm Street, Woodstock
Oldest same family-owned general store in Vermont, packed with all manner of goodies making for great browsing for the whole family.
THE YANKEE BOOKSHOP
12 Central Street, Woodstock
Vermont’s longest-running independent bookstore offering books, records, gifts and cards.
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THE VERMONT FLANNEL CO.
13 Elm Street, Woodstock
Cozy and comfortable flannels made in the USA. The Vermont Flannel Co. has five locations throughout the state.
FARMHOUSE POTTERY
1837 West Woodstock Road, Woodstock
Modern artisan pottery shop and lifestyle with an on-site design studio and workshop. Read more
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SIMON PEARCE
1760 Quechee Main Street, Quechee
Glassblower and potter Simon Pearce’s stunning shop, workshop and restaurant our located in a Mill overlooking the Ottauquechee River waterfall.
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SOUTH WOODSTOCK COUNTRY STORE
4800 South Road, South Woodstock
Modern-day traditional country store featuring locally sourced food and goods.
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SHACKLETON THOMAS
102 Mill Road, Bridgewater
Charles Shackleton and Miranda Thomas’ furniture and pottery workshops and shop.
TEAGO GENERAL STORE
2035 Pomfret Rd, South Pomfret, VT 05067
Grocery store, delicatessen, neighboring post office and more.
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BARNARD GENERAL STORE
6134 VT-12, Woodstock
Located on beautiful Silver Lake, Barnard General Store was established in 1832.
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THE STONE MILL
3 Mill Street, Middlebury
Food market, coffee shop, eateries, home goods and a bookshop.
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LU•LU
185 Main Street, Vergennes
Small batch handcrafted, artisan ice cream and coffee bar.
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THE COUNTRY STORE ON MAIN
109 Main Street, Stowe
Unique artisan homewares and gifts.
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COMMON DEER
210 College Street, Burlington
Showcasing goods made in America by craftsmen and small batch manufacturers.
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