Location: Burlington
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10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Burlington That You Shouldn't Miss
Vermont's largest and perhaps most cosmopolitan city, Burlington beckons with the perfect blend of old New England charm, arts, culture and nature. Located on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and Green Mountains, Burlington is one of those places you can't help but fall in love with. During the spring and summer, the streets come alive with festivals and outdoor concerts. The picnic benches, playground and bike paths of Leddy Park are filled with warm weather revelers, and opportunities to swim, fish or just kick back on the beach abound. In the fall, the Burlington Bike Path is bustling with leaf peepers who come to view the vibrant autumn colors. In winter, lace up your ice skates and head to the Paquette Arena or grab your skis and head to any of the nearby resorts. Church Street Marketplace, with its early 1900s architecture, great restaurants, live entertainment, one-of-a-kind shops and well-known stores, is the focal point of the downtown area. Anytime of the year is a good time for chocolate. Be sure to stop by Lake Champlain Chocolates for a tour and taste.
Restaurants in Burlington
1. Church and Maple Glass Studio
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Join us for a demonstration!
2. AO Glass Works
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
See glassblowing in action and up close! We're an innovative glassblowing business in Burlington, Vermont, creating hand blown, pressed, and cast, lighting and glass products. We produce custom items, from ornaments and glassware to components for designer lighting and chandeliers. Our shop is open weekdays, and visitors are always welcome.
3. Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
A multi-dealer shop overflowing with antiques & vintage goods for inspired lifestyles. Vintage Inspired offers classes and ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT is also available! Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace is listed in the top 30 things to do in VERMONT! 180 Flynn Ave. is opened Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm Sun: noon - 4pm
Reviewed By barbarasV9050IQ
One of my most favorite antique/collectible/vintage shop.! Mary is incredible, gracious and talented. I always find something unique, and need to go often as it seems like there is a new treasure awaiting me. Great ideas for displaying treasures.
4. Common Deer
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
A locally owned marketplace showcasing the work of over 350 american made makers and brands. Enjoy learning about brands from within Vermont and the rest of the United States, while you explore the store for Vermont souvenirs, men's and women's clothing, home decor, accessories, stationary, jewelry, gifts, and much more!
Reviewed By jaredknppr
I've been relying on Common Deer for years now to supply me with silly + sweet cards for all kinds of special occasions, with gifts for my family when holidays approach, and with goodies to treat myself when I find myself in need of a bit of indulgence! The staff are always keen to help, roaming about with a watchful eye to ensure I have all the sizes/scents/designs I might want for any given product and to rescue me if my hands are full as I browse. Questions are answered cheerfully and quickly with evidently overflowing knowledge on product lines, and the shop emphasizes + celebrates in many ways the support that my shopping extends to talented, passionate makers across the USA and to delightful lil businesses here in my own state of Vermont! I enter confident that I'll find treasures I'd never find elsewhere, and I always leave with a smile on my face—and often a candle I couldn't resist!
5. Vintage Photography Emporium
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5.0 based on 56 reviews
Come get old time photos of you in one of our many sets! Go back in time to the wild west, dustbowl, or prohibition eras! Dress up for a formal victorian photograph or get a little more risque in our tub or boudoir scenes. Perfect activity for family, friends, pets, staff photos, senior photos, Christmas cards, and more! Leave with your prints the same day. Mattes and custom framing available.
6. Bern Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Founded in 2004 by a pair of pipe-makers, The Bern Gallery is the premier smokeshop and heady art gallery in Burlington VT! Offering a huge selection of glass art, custom work by three in-house artists, hands-on walk-in glassblowing experiences and Burlington's only hookah bar, the Gallery has it all! Every September, Bern Gallery hosts The Pipe Classic, the world's first pipemaking competition!
7. Lake Champlain Chocolates
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4.5 based on 475 reviews
The Lake Champlain Chocolates Factory Store & Cafe offers chocolates and confections including handmade truffles, caramels, clusters, our famous Five Star Bars, gift assortments and gourmet hot chocolate. The cafe serves lattes, ice creams, gourmet coffee and teas, hot chocolate with homemade whipped cream or marshmallows,and lots of factory seconds! The through-the-window factory tour takes place Monday-Friday on the house from 11am -2pm. Learn the history of Lake Champlain Chocolates, where chocolate comes from, how chocolate is made and enjoy lots of samples!
Reviewed By billsmyname - Deptford, United States
We had come here to try out some chocolates. They were currently not making any as it was the weekend, but they had several free samples to try and all were delicious! Had some marshmallow hot chocolate that was also quite tasty. Definitely a place to go for chocolate lovers!
8. Burlington Records
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By johnrJ8849MD - Augusta, United States
If you are a vinyl record collector and are in the area definitely look this place up...excellent selection of all genres...Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
9. April Cornell
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
This is the April Cornell Flagship location! Adorned with signature linens, uniquely beautiful apparel for ladies and children, and a range of fantastic wares from all over the world this store is truly a beauty destination. With both our full price flagship store and "April's Basement" there are items for all shoppers price range. So please come in and enjoy a feast of color and craft!
Reviewed By 646flod
If you have a textile addiction love clothes are boho oriented and love sustainable unique clothing and linens this is the place for you don't miss it when you're in Burlington
