Nearby Brattleboro (12 miles to the south) is packed with eclectic restaurants, independent (not chain) specialty shops with unique product selections, many art galleries, antique shops and Vermont artisan products. www.brattleborochamber.org
Manchester VT (appx 50 minutes to the north) offers upscale shoes, apparel and accessories from designers like Theory, Crabtree and Evelyn, Tumi, J Crew, Armani, Coach, Anichini, Overland, Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines and more. www.manchesterdesigneroutlets.com
