This is our favorite shop in Burlington! Everyone working is so helpful and personable. I always…read morefind everyone on my list something from Slate -

Since moving from VT about a year and a half ago, I've only been back to visit twice. It's sad to…read morecome back and see all the awesome new stores coming in that I'm missing out on! Slate is definitely one of those stores. I stopped in on Christmas Eve just to browse around and I wish I could have bought everything in the place! It is a pretty hipster little store, and everything inside would be both useful to have in your home and serve as a conversation starter with guests. The items are unique, interesting, and high quality. There are kitchen gadgets, bar cart fixings, home decor items, greeting cards, jewelry...the list goes on. It's a great store and fits well with the Church Street aesthetic.

At Old Depot, aka Stowe Mercantile, you will feel like you took a step back in time…read more Look around the two levels of shops and find: Penny candy, homemade fudge, Vermont maple syrup and Craft Beer, gourmet food, home decor, kitchen ware, bath and body items, clothing, hats... Sit and play checkers or a tune on the shop's piano. Or take a photo in the old photo booth! There is something for everyone! Enjoy!

This is my favorite store in Stowe Village, and is actually made up of several smaller shops spread…read moreover the two-floor building, including Jamie's on Main deli, Bear Pond Books, and the Stowe Mercantile. Jamie's on Main is a quaint little deli on the second floor (street level) serving sandwiches and soups. A nice spot to grab a quick bite. Bear Pond Books has an extensive children's section, and recent releases for adults. They also have a large Vermont-themed section featuring books about the Green Mountain State. The Stowe Mercantile on the first floor features an extensive variety of jams and condiments, with free samples available all day for tasting. If you're looking for a cozy Vermont sweatshirt, you'll find one here amidst the clothing and apparel section. There are plenty of Vermont gifts and knick-knacks to buy for yourself or friends. As with most of the shops in the area, items are a little on the pricey side. The Old Depot is the large red building located next to the Green Mountain Inn.

Very large gift shop with everything you could possibly want in a souvenir: shirts, hats, maple…read moresyrup, ornaments, stickers, decals, magnets, toys, candles, necklaces, candy, snacks, and much much more! The prices vary from reasonable to get-outta-here! The cashier looked at me with eyes bulged like she's never seen a brown person in the flesh. I guess it's quite possible!

I could cuddle up in the corner of Shaw's General Store. Good vibes from top to bottom. It was so…read morewell organized and chock full of fun merchandise ranging from comfortable shoes and sunscreen to small gifts and outdoor gear and clothing. I found several items I wanted to purchase. It's located on the main street in downtown stowe and is one of the oldest general stores in Vermont and I would guess in the United states based on the location. You can't miss a pit stop here if you are in downtown Stowe. They are conveniently located a few doors down from a fabulous bookstore as well. Kudos to the folks running this store and making it such a fun place to shop and explore.

I have nothing but praise for Seldom Scene Interiors. The team of designers at this firm are…read moreincredibly professional and detail-oriented. At the beginning of my home-decor project, I gave them a loose framework of ideas on how I saw my living space working for me. They took my vague ideas and turned each room into a breath of fresh air and incredible style (that still reflects my personality). The whole team is very easy to work with, and given the life they have brought to my home, I won't be working with anyone besides Seldom Scene!

Seldom Scene is one of the premier Interior Design firms in the world. Wendy, the founder of the…read morefirm, is brilliant and has an eye for top tier, mind-blowing design. She never settles for anything less than perfection, and constantly delivers on time. On top of that, her staff are particularly attentive, hard-working, and responsive. They completely customize their design to your preferences, and exceed expectations repeatedly. I cannot say enough about how great, professional, and amazing Seldom Scene is to work with.

We are out-of-towners who were in the area to ride bikes, so finding the local bike shop was…read morepriority number one. I love when the local bike shop is *truly* a LOCAL bike shop, and not some generic conglomerate that has hired locals. We got so many excellent recommendations on where to ride, what to look out for, and any setup changes we should make based on our individual setups. For those who didn't bring bikes, renting bikes was quick and painless. They took the time to get us dialed in before we were off to ride. The merch was top-notch. My only (very minor) disappointment was that the green hat that I bought to match the jersey I also bought was a children's hat. I missed that at time of purchase and didn't realize it until we were back at our rental for the night. It's okay, I brought it back the next day and they were cool about it and let me swap my kids hat for a different adult-size hat, even though they didn't have any green adult hats. I wish we had a few extra days in the area, I would have loved to join some of the local group rides that seem to meet here to ride regularly. We did eat lunch here one of the days. It was so nice to eat outside. There was a good flow of people in and out, but it didn't feel overwhelmingly busy. We had a group of 8, and yet everything arrived just as quickly as we ordered it. I had a crunch wrap. It felt like a lot of food, but it hit the spot. If I find myself back in the area, I will definitely visit again. Highly recommend.

Ranch Camp is a cool little restaurant and bicycle repair shop combo -- for real! I just wish the…read morefood was as good as the overall vibe and the amazing service we received. Let's start with what we enjoyed during our visit: the drinks were good... the atmosphere was cool (more like a contemporary "cabin" vibe, which was definitely inviting)... and the staff were all stellar!! Where Ranch Camp let us down on this visit was the food. In fact, we desperately wanted to love the experience because everything LOOKED fantastic. However, all the food we ordered was bland. It all started with the pork nachos, which our party of 3 ordered as an appetizer. It was piled high and dripping with ingredients... but the dish completely lacked flavor. The pork was perfectly tender but tasted flavorless (until I added hot sauce and salt). I would also recommend they serve the dish with pico de gallo or salsa to boost the flavor. We had the same feeling with the burrito bowls. Two of us ordered different burritos (opting for bowls instead of tortillas), and we both thought the flavor was just okay. And on top of that, both of our bowls were lukewarm. In fact, the entrées weren't even hot enough to melt the cheese. I wish I would have sent the food back, but we were in a bit of a hurry. Finally, my friend James ordered the Chicken Quesadilla, which he also thought was "just okay." Oh, and we noted that a table near us sent back food... so not sure what was up with that, but we we weren't surprised based on our overall experience. Final Thoughts: Prior to visiting Ranch Camp, I read plenty of reviews praising the restaurant, so I'd like to think that they were just having a bad day.

Lackey's is located in the heart of Stowe Village. The store is jam-packed with all things…read moreVermont, particularly home decor and the usual gifts and knick-knacks. In the back of the store are school supplies such as notebooks and learning materials, along with games and toys for kids. One of the neat things about this particular store is that they sell a small selection of new comic books over by the magazine rack.

This is a great place to stop if you want an old postcard or an old fashioned poster. Great visuals…read moreof Stowe from the 30's and 40's. Did I mention that they have rock candy?!

We love our new furniture--but the customer service experience was disappointing…read more My husband and I were excited to purchase a new bedroom set. After comparing prices, we found that Burlington Furniture was quoting us $2,000 more than a California company, even with shipping and assembly included. Still, we wanted to support a local business, so we returned to Burlington Furniture, and they agreed to match the competitor's price. We were given an estimated delivery date of 4/30. When we followed up, we were surprised to hear that our furniture wouldn't arrive for nearly two more months. We understand that delays happen, but we were frustrated by the lack of communication. I called the manager to get clarity and was told that the employee who gave us that update was no longer with the company. She promised to follow up--which she did--but she didn't provide a new delivery timeline. Instead, she told us the order wasn't actually delayed and that deliveries typically arrive two weeks after the estimated date. It's unclear why the original estimate wouldn't account for that window, and what's worse, I never heard back from the manager again. Ultimately, the delivery company brought our furniture just five days after the estimated date, which we appreciated--but the poor communication and lack of accountability from Burlington Furniture left a bad impression. We're happy with the product, but extremely disappointed in the service. Sadly, this experience has cost Burlington Furniture a customer.

Good quality merchandise. Terrible follow up once order is placed. Nothing arrives remotely close…read moreto the delivery dates and nobody cares....