Visiting Vermont and drove thru this little town. Quaint store fronts and looked friendly. So, I…read morestopped in a few places. I would NEVER recommend anyone to go here. Darling clothes and odds and ends. The service, however, was dismal. The woman working there (not sure if owner?) did not even acknowledge me as I entered the tiny little place. I looked at some items (thinking of buying for myself and nieces). Tried to catch her attention and she, instead ignored me to wait on someone else. I am guessing she believed that middle-aged blonde woman was more her type of customer. When I stated I would move in an effort to give them room, she simply said "GOOD!" That said all I needed to know, if you know what I mean. She did not consider me her type of clientele, I guess. Fortunately, there are plenty of shops in Middlebury and Shelburne and Burlington.

This is the hippest place you can find in Bristol! Greg, with his wife, are the shop keepers of…read morethis totally rad gift shop! They travel throughout Asia to come back to Vermont and sell artifacts that are just simply exquisite! You can find cool fashion jewelry and very reasonable prices, beautifully handmade clothing, wallets, purses and other kinds of accessories! I purchased a delicious lemongrass scented accent candle for $15. Beat that, Yankee Candle! And, I also came home with a new Buddha statue to keep the apartment serene and peaceful. There's just great stuff here that you should stop in, check it out, or at least say hi to Greg, because he is ONE of the coolest guys you could possibly ever meet!

Folk Heart is a little store on the main street of Bristol, dishing up a general fare of Far…read moreEast/Hippie/Gift Store products. I love stopping in while I'm in town-- smelling the nag champa and trying on hand crafted silver earrings. For a time, there was a working photobooth in the back of the store that printed out black and white photo strips old school, but the last few times I went, it wasn't working.

This shop was so fun and quaint, the perfect place to pick up a gift for someone special…read more Like many gift shops, there are treasures thoughtfully displayed every which way, up and down and over in this charming shop. Towels, art, jewelry, pottery, stuff for kids, stuff for plant lovers, stuff for cat lovers, dog lovers, you name it, if you can't find something to buy in this shop for yourself or someone else, I'd be shocked. On top of that, the back porch has a WONDERFUL view of the town waterfall. The porch is screened in, but it won't trouble your photos any. IF you're near Middlebury, stop in for a bit and see the waterfall and the many items they offer.

This gift shop was just what we were looking for when we were in our way out of town. We needed…read moresome small local gifts to take back to CT as thank you's. I also managed to find some stuff for Christmas presents. My only wish is that it sold more of the hand crafted stuff from VT. Some of the cute dish towels I bought were made in CA.

This is the only store in our little town. It has just about anything we ever need... from soup to…read morenuts, as they say. Homemade sandwiches, wraps, soups, chili, and more... The desserts are always luscious! They have fresh coffee, Glen's Pride bread made by our local baker who lives just down the road. In Summer... fresh vegetables, strawberries, and everything we could need for a picnic or barbecue! A nice selection of wines and beer, lots of snack items from chips to ice cream bars! The only thing missing is the kitchen sink!

Local gem with products including maple syrup, gifts, beer, wine, and sandwiches. The organic…read moreproduce is a plus too!

This was the cutest surprise on our trip to Burlington. They had such great local products and the…read moreprices were reasonable- especially for fresh and local. The woman who worked there was such a sweet person and very pleasant to talk too. We even came back for mini golf later that day!

My son and I traveled halfway across VT to Champs... (he really wanted to play mini golf). We…read moreplayed the course, and my son had a blast, he totally beat me fair and square and we were very thankful for the owners of Champs. The couple that runs it is incredibly nice. The interior store is full of beautiful Vermont items that are very tasteful. After playing our round of mini golf, I headed for my second visit to the porta potty behind their store. It was VERY clean.. but unfortunately my car key went flying down. After a slight nervous breakdown, the owners returned to the store with a big magnet and got the key out in seconds. He was very nice and cleaned/sanitized it for me. I felt like a dumb a$$... but was SO thankful for them. We would return for another round the next time we visit.... I just recommend leaving your car keys outside!

A heartfelt "shout out" to this wonderful store! Not only do they carry fun items that are not…read moreseen elsewhere, their customer service is AWESOME. On more than one occasion, I asked to be informed when a popular gift item was restocked. Notified ASAP and put aside for later pick-up. Customer care doesn't get better than this. If you are in the Waterbury/Stowe area and don't visit this sweet store, you are missing out! Joanne Crowley

I love this fun, quirky, friendly store. If you're seeking a unique gift and/or a non-Hallmark-y…read moregreeting card, look no further. They also have candles, lotions, fashion, jewelry, baby items (perfect shower gifts!), home decor, awesome christmas ornament selection ... the list goes on and on! I never walk out empty handed. Only thing is, I always go in to shop for someone else and ALWAYS always leave with more goodies for myself! ;) The couple who run the shop also own the women's clothing boutique next door called Ruelle. Definitely worth checking out as well. They bought Stowe Street Emporium from a sweet older couple several years back, and have done an amazing job maintaining its original homey charm, while reinventing it w/their unique brand of coolness, style and fun. Check it out! (Note- I found the photos from their website and posted here).

Fantastic shop full of locally made items. Perfect for souvenirs or gifts to take back to loved…read moreones! The sample station at the front of the store is an excellent feature - it's what convinced me I needed to purchase a bottle of maple rum hot sauce! Nice variety of items at varying price points: stickers, jewelry, t-shirts, water bottle, magnets, handicrafts, foodstuffs - there's something for everyone. Shop small, shop local, shop here! Friendly staff, located right on main street in downtown Middlebury. Highly recommend!

We were greeted by the friendliest young man upon walking into the store and were amazed by the…read morevariety of Vermont goodies. Hot sauces, syrups, baking mixes, seasoning blends, t-shirts, hats, mugs, magnets, plants, soap, socks, candles, pet products, and more! We picked up an air plant, doggie biscuits, and maple butter. It was a great stop to end our Vermont trip.

Very cute shop with lots of great local finds. Perfect for gifts or that extra special something…read morefor your home or office.

From the owner: Local Art, handmade gifts, home decor, and an awesome selection of locally made jewelry. Come see…read moreour carefully curated selection of Vermont made gifts.

This store is a popular destination in Shelburne area. It is a huge store with front side filled…read morewith candies, pastries, cookies, local maple syrups, sauces, home good items and more. The left side room has huge variety of apparels, hats and socks. The back side has great collection of gifts, stationary , cards, magnets, posters and other souvenirs. The cakes, cookies and some candies are sold by weight. We bought some unique toffees and gummies from here. I also found some really nice magnets here highlighting Vermont. We bought few of those and some stickers too. This was one of the better quality souvenir store we found in Burlington area. The staff were very friendly, helped with questions and checkouts.

Didn't get a chance to take pictures inside because I was too busy going through all the aisles…read more By the entrance, there are snacks, chocolate and candies. Cookwares are also in the front. They also have souvenirs (stickers, signs etc). There's a book section with toys. Organic soaps/shampoo by the wall smell very good. I got a soap bar of a local farm. Good quality. At the back, there's a room full of Christmas decorations. Festival spirits throughout the whole year. Overall a great local business for visitors and the neighborhood. I'll say it's a must go stop for travelers.