10 Gift & Specialty Shops in That You Shouldn't Miss

Vaillancourt Folk Art, based in Sutton, Massachusetts, is considered one of the last "Made in America" Christmas studios. Founded in 1984, Vaillancourt chalkware is cast from vintage moulds and hand-painted with the same attention to quality and detail given to the fine arts. Available nationally—from department stores and museum gift shops to small mom and pop shoppes and catalogs—the experience of the studio, gallery, and museum is second to none. Vaillancourt Folk Art operates with one goal in mind: starting your family tradition by creating that special gift that will be handed down throughout generations.

Established in 1989. Green Mountain Chocolate Company (GMC) was born in Vermont by a Swiss born chocolatier who was also the Carter Administration Pastry Chef! When he wanted to retire he found the current owners, Bill and Lisa where the perfect fit for his company, except they moved it to Massachusetts! They built a state of the art manufacturing facility with a store front. GMC supplies wholesale products to the chocolate industry as well as has two retail stores (Hopedale and Franklin). The retail stores are known for their gourmet truffles and their chocolate covered potato chips. You can also find gifts and all the traditional chocolates like barks, butter crunch fudge, turtles, etc.

Annie's Book Stop of Worcester is the only general-reading independent book store in Worcester. We offer many genres of books, new and used, all at discounted prices. We also have gift items, audios, greeting cards and gift certificates. We also offer two to seven special events each week, from children's crafts to book signings to discussion groups. Our event guests are artists, authors & Celebs.

Founded in 1809, Brown & Hopkins Country Store has been in continuous operation making it one of America's oldest country stores! Two floors filled to the brim...a country shoppers paradise! We feature gourmet specialties from New England, RI Honey (great for allergies), RI Maple Syrup, and the best fudge you ever tasted!Visit our main floor which features a self serve cafe (100% of the donations for coffee, tea or cocoa go to the local charity of the month), over 6 candle lines, an old fashioned candy counter and a ladies boutique!The second floor features several room settings....a patriotic room, a curtain and textile room, a bedroom, and a gathering room...so many folks tell us how they'd like to move in! We hope you'll visit soon...we can't wait to make you feel at home!