Autumn Adventures
Middlebury
Fall is the ideal time to take a ride and enjoy the area’s outstanding foliage. Middlebury is just a short trip from Burlington and offers many fine shops and stores. Plan your excursion to include lunch in town, and have a great day!
Edgewater Gallery Edgewater Gallery offers exquisite artwork and fine crafts by established and emerging artists from Vermont and beyond. Here you’ll find an eclectic, dynamic, and high-value mix of collectible paintings, photography, ceramics, glass, wood, jewelry, and more at a variety of prices. Located in Middlebury’s picturesque downtown, Edgewater’s historic mill building overlooks Middlebury Falls, the town’s iconic natural masterpiece.
Bejewelled Bejewelled is home to Vermont’s largest single collection of antique and vintage jewelry, clothing, and accessories, plus antiques, collectibles, art pottery, linens, lace, and buttons. For a bit of nostalgia, beautiful gifts, and eclectic memorabilia, step into the past at Bejewelled.
One Mill Street Middlebury, VT (802) 458-0098 www.edgewatergallery-vt.com
Cacklin’ Hens This Vermont Yarn, Beads, and Gift Emporium offers a selection of products for beading and knitting. Weekly classes are offered and private events can be arranged. Not a crafter? You can still enjoy the selection of antiques and gifts including jewelry, hand-loomed rugs, pottery, blown glass, and more! 383 Exchange Street, Suite B Middlebury, VT (802) 388-2221 Hours: Monday–Friday 9:30am–5:30pm, Saturday 9:30am–4pm. Call for holiday hours. www.vermontybge.com
1 Frog Hollow Alley Middlebury, VT (802) 388-2799 www.rubylane.com/shop/bejewelled
Otter Creek Brewery
Purveyors of only the finest Vermont products including Lake Champlain Chocolates, gourmet foods, cutting boards, Bennington Potters Pottery, maple syrup, gift baskets, fudge, candles, jewelry, slate, soaps, and linens. Order online!
Our visitor center is the perfect day trip. We are located less than a mile off of Route 7 in beautiful Middlebury, Vermont. Our brewery visitor center offers samples, beer to go, a gift shop, and self-guided tours. Please visit our website for seasonal hours of operation.
64 Main Street Middlebury, VT (802) 388-7711 www.vermontsownproducts.com
793 Exchange Street Middlebury, VT (802) 388-0727 www.ottercreekbrewing.com
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Autumn Adventures
Stowe
Everyone loves a day trip, so consider planning one now, during fall foliage season. Hop in the car and take a ride to Stowe, where you’ll find a variety of shops, stores, and galleries to browse. Take time out from shopping for a delicious lunch, and enjoy a great day in Stowe.
Well Heeled Well Heeled is an upscale and unique boutique featuring a fabulous collection of shoes, clothing, handbags, belts, jewelry, and more, housed in an 1850s farmhouse for an experience you won’t forget. Come in and get a dose of retail therapy today at Well Heeled. 2850 Mountain Road Stowe, VT (802) 253-6077 www.wellheeledstowe.com
Ferro Jewelers
West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park West Branch Gallery & Sculpture Park boasts an excellent, everchanging mix of artwork by contemporary artists from Vermont and beyond. In the sculpture park, guests explore art hands-on, whether walking a sculpture trail to the river or relaxing in the shade of towering stone works. On the mountain road in Stowe. 17 Towne Farm Lane Stowe, VT (802) 253-8943 www.westbranchgallery.com Hours: Wednesday–Sunday 11am–6pm
Ferro Jewelers, a family-owned company since 1947, is a full-service jewelry store specializing in antique and estate jewelry, custom design, fine diamonds, jewelry repair, restoration and appraisals, and vintage and contemporary timepieces. Ferro Jewelers has a unique selection of engagement rings and wedding bands. An American Gem Society member. 91 Main Street Stowe, VT (802) 253-3033 stowe@ferrojewelers.com www.ferrojewelers.com
The Whip Bar & Grill Boasting Stowe’s first liquor license, an impressive collection of antique buggy whips, and a brass dumbwaiter, the Whip Bar & Grill has a long history as Stowe’s most popular gathering place. Enjoy hand-cut steaks, nightly seafood specials, vegetarian dishes, homemade breads, and more in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Serving Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner daily. Located at the historic Green Mountain Inn. 18 Main Street Stowe, VT (802) 253-4400 x615 www.thewhip.com
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