Vermont is a small New England state of extraordinary natural beauty, famous for fiery fall foliage, world-class ski resorts, covered wooden bridges, and a thriving farm-to-table food culture. Burlington, its largest city, sits on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain and buzzes with craft breweries and independent shops. From the rolling Green Mountains to maple-syrup farms and award-winning cheese dairies, Vermont rewards travelers who seek authenticity over spectacle.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Vermont maple syrup
Price: $12–25 for a quart (USD)
Where: Farm stands, sugarhouses, Cold Hollow Cider Mill (Waterbury Center); Dark Amber or Very Dark grades have most flavor
Cabot or Grafton Village cheddar cheese
Price: $10–20 (USD)
Where: Grafton Village Cheese (533 Townshend Rd, Grafton) or Cabot Creamery Visitor Center (2878 Main St, Cabot); airport shops in Burlington
Heady Topper IPA (4-pack cans)
Price: $18–22 for a 4-pack (USD)
Where: The Alchemist Brewery (100 Cottage Club Rd, Stowe); sells out weekly — come Wednesday morning for best availability
Vermont Teddy Bear
Price: $30–100+ (USD)
Where: Vermont Teddy Bear Factory (6655 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne)
Maple candy and maple cream
Where: Any Vermont sugarhouse or Cold Hollow Cider Mill; Tom's Maple Farm ($5–15 USD per box)
Simon Pearce glassware
Price: $30–200 (USD)
Where: Simon Pearce (1760 Quechee Main St, Quechee) — handblown glass made on-site; museum-quality Vermont craft
Vermont wool and fleece
Price: $25–80 (USD)
Where: Quechee Gorge Village shops (US-4, Quechee); Putney Woodshop; local craft fairs
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Burlington Farmers Market
Vermont produce, artisan cheese, maple syrup, honey, baked goods, crafts, and prepared foods
Where: Burlington
Hours: Saturday 9 AM–2 PM, May through October
Montpelier Farmers Market
Northeast Kingdom produce, heritage grains, artisan cheese, medicinal herbs, and handcrafted goods
Where: Montpelier
Hours: Saturday 9 AM–1 PM, May through October; Wednesday 3–6 PM
Vermont Farmers Market (Rutland)
Vermont agricultural products; one of the oldest continuously operating farmers markets in Vermont
Where: Rutland
Hours: Saturday 9 AM–2 PM (May–October); Indoor winter market Saturdays 10 AM–2 PM (November–April)
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
Church Street Marketplace, Burlington
Manchester Center / Manchester Designer Outlets
Woodstock Village
Stowe Village
Montpelier Downtown
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Manchester Designer Outlets
Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 AM–6 PM; Sunday 11 AM–5 PM
Church Street Marketplace
Hours: Shops generally 10 AM–6 PM; restaurants later
Vermont Country Store
Hours: Monday–Saturday 8:30 AM–6 PM; Sunday 9 AM–5 PM