1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1676+ words) What do you get when you mix Labor Day, a bunch of cows, horse pulls, homemade pies, and a town that apparently refuses to let summer end quietly? One seriously underrated tradition. Every year, as everyone else is busy squeezing…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1764+ words) Vermont does not appear to believe a steak should fit politely on a plate. Around here, subtlety gets left at the door. We’re talking cuts that arrive looking like they have their own zip code, the kind that make you…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1700+ words) A Vermont market might be the only place where buying a jar of maple syrup feels like uncovering a treasure. Seriously. You walk in expecting a quick stop and leave wondering how you’re going to fit artisan cheese, fresh bread,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1745+ words) When was the last time a store made you slow down instead of speed through the checkout? In Vermont, that’s not a trick question. It’s practically a way of life. Forget fluorescent lights and self-checkout beeps. These charming country stores…...

2+ mon, 36+ min ago   (1799+ words) These charming little stops have survived everything from changing trends to shoppers who somehow “only came in for one thing” and left with a bag full of local goodies. With creaky floors, friendly faces, and decades of stories tucked between…...