From the outlets in Manchester, to the quaint village squares, to the antique shops along the way, Vermont is home to many unique and different shopping experiences that can only be found in this varied region. In addition, some of the finest crafts people and artists in the country come from Vermont.
Here are a few suggestions:
Vermont Crafts- The unusual beauty of Vermont's countryside and the solitude and peace found here nurture the creative spirit. Our community of 1500 professional crafts people and artists includes quiltmakers, printmakers, potters, furniture makers, metal workers, weavers, painters, and glassblowers.
Downtown Rutland - Downtown Rutland is home to nearly 300 stores and services! We have great shopping, dining, movies, and our newly restored Paramount Theatre!
Manchester Designer Outlets - "Fifth Avenue in the Mountains". Located in historic Manchester Vermont. A unique blend of New England charm, style, arts, and culture. Over 50 stores.
The Vermont Teddy Bear Company - Factory Tour & Shop. Groups welcome. The prefect gift for every occasion.
Simon Pearce Glass - A glassblowing workshop, reatil store, and restaurant. Simon Pearce is a designer and blower of glass who successfully revived the traditions of glassblowing.
Clear Lake Furniture- You are welcome to tour their Workshop in Ludlow, Vermont at any time. You can talk with craftsmen, ask questions, and observe their fine workmanship in action. Whether you are simply browsing, or watching as the last coat of finish is applied to your piece, their goal is to ensure that your experience at ClearLake Furniture is as pleasant as possible.
Charles Shackleton Furniture- Mr. Shackleton's designs feature an entire collection of accessories which includes lamps with solid brass fittings, mirrors with beveled glass and bellows with real leather, as well as tables, beds and dressers made from only the finest woods. Each piece is made by hand with the same attention to detail and quality that is the mark of his established furniture collection. Located in the Old Mill at Bridgewater, watch the craftsman ply his trade in the workshop located next to his store.
Vermont Country Store- Where else can you buy a wedge of aged cheddar cut from a 38-pound wheel, a long-lost apothecary brand you remember and trust, new red longjohns, a real, heavy-weight cast iron skillet--then fill a bag full of your old favorites at the candy counter? Stocked to the rafters with a huge assortment of practical and hard-to-find merchandise you can't find anywhere else, The Vermont Country Store has something for everyone.