Shopping

From local boutiques to national chains, you’ll find great shopping options throughout the region. Shopping centers like the Church Street Marketplace and the Essex Experience offer a nice combination of both. If you're into thrift and vintage, we’ve got you covered. There’s also an outstanding collection of outdoor retailers in the area that will get you outfitted for the mountains and the lake in any season.

But honestly, if you don’t leave Burlington with a local souvenir, you didn’t do it right. This place is packed with talented makers creating everything from waxed canvas bags to mid-century modern birdhouses. You’ll find amazing handcrafted pieces made with wood, glass, metal, and an awful lot of love. Thankfully, you can easily find local retailers that showcase our local craftspeople.

MAKER SPOTLIGHT

MAKER SERIES: AO GLASS

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Written by Carolinne Griffin Tucked behind the buildings and hubbub of Burlington’s Pine Street is AO Glass, an…

MAKER SERIES: TOVE WEAR

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Written by Carolinne Griffin For years Tove Ohlander, the designer, glassmaker, factory owner and busy mom of three, was…

MAPLE OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND

Maple Open House is a great opportunity to meet and connect with Vermont’s Maple Sugar Makers. The doors to sugar shacks from across the region will be open for observation, education, and…