Everyone knows about this store, but doesn't go in. Go in. The standard selection of Vermont gifts…read moreand they are all worth it. Please support this store.

Rude, grumpy staff. And he clearly knows it and doesn't care from other reviews I've read. Responds…read morewith more negativity than he gives you in the store to negative reviews rather than expressing remorse.

Time for another review. The creemees are a bit larger than last year it seems, and the prices are…read morestill super-reasonable. No surprises at the Sugar Shack, a delightful trip through rural NY and South-Western Vermont, albeit 40 plus miles one way for us. Been there perhaps a dozen times since 2024, still have found nothing that would make me even think about a rating less than 5 stars. I am a picky, demanding, relatively hard to please customer. I believe that the key to running a business is consistency. Run whatever kind of business you want to run but be consistent. The customer has a right to know what to expect next time, after his first visit . Any business can hit it just right and deliver a world class experience once; the key to a steady 5 star rating is to deliver that time and time again. Sugar Shack does exactly that. Their creemees are, quite simply put, perfect. First time, third time, eighth time, twelfth time. Never varying in intense maple flavor that tastes just like syrup right out of the jug. Never poor consistency. Always, always, thick and creamy and substantial. I did notice one difference late last summer; the size of the large cones increased a bit with no corresponding price increase. Prices for the creemees are super reasonable. Five of us went there the other day and the bill was pennies over $20. Two larges, 3 smalls. For a premium quality cone filled with plenty of ice cream, being sold in a touristy area, that is phenomenal. Don't like ice cream? What the heck is wrong with you???? :) Nevertheless, their apple cider donuts, especially the cinnamon coated version, are really good. Always fresh, and much less greasy than the genre is known for. Not heartburn, no disgusting grease soaked bag on the way home, just plain great flavor and freshness. Time for a bit of a ramble. These people, and their business, are real. The two young ladies that run the store are charming and efficient. They are nice to customers because they are nice people, not because there is a tip jar on the counter. I have been on enough cruises and eaten in enough restaurants in my 76 years to have developed a pretty accurate sense of someone being phony because they are in a tipped position, and being blunt, this ain't that. It would seem that the key to the Sugar Shack for me is the realness, the staff, the creemees. Somehow though there is more. They have a wonderful tree shaded side yard with old fashioned picnic tables. Those tables outside, so unassuming, so very not fancy, so utterly 'country', just fit perfectly with the trees and the overall rural ambiance. Going there is relaxing and brings me back to being a much much younger version of myself. Born and raised in NYC, at 14 the family moved to a town in Upstate NY with a population of 1200. Sugar Shack brings back memories of little roadside ice cream places and snack bars and a slower, more peaceful, just plain better time. The owner and her staff (relatives if I understand correctly) are providing a lot more than ice cream and maple syrup and assorted delicious premium treats and foodstuffs. They are bringing us back in time to when business was interactions between people, not transactions with a multi-national corporation. Well done, ladies, well done.

Their maple creemees are sooooo delicious! Cold, creamy, and the perfect maple flavor!! The cider…read moredonuts are also delicious. If you want a taste of both, you can order the "cider sammich", which is the homemade hot cider donut sliced in half and filled with and topped with the maple creemee!! Plus, they offer gluten free cones, no extra charge, and their prices are very reasonable!! They even offer a baby cone, but I guarantee if you get one of these, you'll go back in for a second! We make sure to visit for a maple creemee every fall! It's also a little gift shop with maple syrup and other fun things to look at or buy! So much fun!

I am a recent Move to Vermonter. I and my Wife recently purchased an historic small Cottage /Cabin…read moreHouse near Arlington, Vermont built 1938 -1940. Quite near the Norman Rockwell area here, I very much enjoy the Rockwell history. Visit this and any Norman Rockwell sites in Vermont.

I love this place. They have it all, I went here to see Norman Rockwell exibition which is great to…read moresee and Sugar Shack are the same, they have a gift shop, a bakery/candy shop and they make high quality Maple Syrup since they have their own evaporator on-site and sell at a low price compared to others in the area. I highly recommend this place to everyone and upcoming artists paying tribute to Norman Rockwell.

Just as amazing as I remember it years ago -- but an even better selection of meats and cheeses. A…read moremust see!

Have been ordering from Vermont Country Store for about 25 years. Wished to order a box of…read morechocolate toffee amongst other items but was told it was sold out. Advised I could purchase a special they had of 2 boxes of the candy for almost same price - so I agreed. Opening the box the day of arrival and taking a bite - stale! Old and stale. I called and was told I could not return the stale open box NOR the unopened box either! I am not paying high prices for stale, old products from a store that offloads their old products on customers and then refuses to take it back and return your money. That is the end of me purchasing from Vermont Country Store!

Northshire Bookstore is a bookworm's paradise! There's…read moresomething for everyone - fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, romance, biography, cooking, banned books - you name it, they've got it! They have a section of used books for a lower price along with a cafe. They even sell records. There's a full section of greeting cards, stationary, planners, notebooks etc. Plus a small section with Vermont touristy/souvenirs. What's not to love?! I left buying 4 books for myself and one as a gift.

This is the best bookstore I have ever visited! You are literally immersed inside a world of books…read more There are multiple floors fully stocked with every book you can imagine. They also have a cafe. I did not get a chance to visit it since I was happily overwhelmed by all the books. The third floor has the children's section which has colorful decorations, as well as cards, trinkets, journals, and vinyls for sale. Northshire has friendly employees who were very helpful. I am pleased to report they have a large used book section on the second floor. I will definitely be visiting this charming place more often!

Apricot Lane is a great little spot. Trendy clothes and such a nice store owner. I would shop there…read morejust for her and her little dog, Cookie. The merchandise is higher end and not inexpensive, but the quality very nice. Definitely worth a visit.

While visiting the area my girlfriend stopped in and was able to get some good deals on some…read morefashionable items. The staff was very helpful in assisting.

I have always enjoyed this store. The proprietors are a really lovely couple who know a lot about…read moreFirst Nations art. There is an amazing collection of bronze art, silver jewelry, deerskin moccassins and zapotec rugs.

A beautiful gallery-like shop full of Native American wares. Beautiful objects. Trinkets to…read moredecorate your home. Gifts for inquiring minds.

What an amazing chocolate shop that was 2 minutes from our air bnb! We got a variety of items and…read moreeven got our dogs yogurt covered milk bones. The lovely older woman working was so patient and kind. Definitely a must stop when you're in the area.

Love this place! We're from Ca but have been coming to Vermont for 30+ yrs. We discovered E…read moreArlington many years ago and always treat ourselves to some of their delicious chocolates. The small town is beautiful and worth a visit.

This beautiful gallery, located in a grand historic federal style building, on the circle near…read moreNorthshire Books, offers a fantastic selection of fine art and fine craft, all locally made. it is a cooperative style business, and there is always a knowledgeable artist member ready to greet and help you! I like that there is a wide price range here too! Categlories of art include paintings, photography, wood, jewelry, glass, pottery, metal, sculpture, fiber and more. Wearable art is a specialty. Every time I visit, each artist offers a different selection of new pieces as they are made. There are 2 floors and outdoor sculpture. This is a top destination when visiting the lovely town of Manchester!

My spouse and I loved this place. We spent a long time browsing and admiring all the different…read morekinds beautiful artwork. The next day we ended up returning to purchase a round rock sculpture by Jen Herzer that we are absolutely loving in our home here in Maine. The gallery space is beautiful and spacious, and there was absolutely no pressure to purchase anything. The artists running the store were a joy to chat with. Overall a wonderful experience