Small businesses are the backbone of a community, and Waterbury has plenty of vertebrae! Whether you consider shopping to be relaxation or recreation, Waterbury’s retail “shopportunities” are eclectic, artistic, and uniquely ours. Take some well-deserved downtime to explore, shop, and experience the real Vermont.
Check out the complete list of places to shop in Waterbury. Don't forget to use Waterbury Bucks as you support our local businesses!
Shop the best of Route 100 in Vermont with more stores in the Stowe and Mad River Valley regions.
Axel's Gallery & Frame Shop
Work by area artisans and artists are featured at Axel’s Gallery all year round. Unique gifts, prints, artwork, jewelry and more grace the walls in this distinct downtown location.
Ben & Jerry's Factory
Come inside our working factory to learn about our company history and manufacturing process, try samples and browse our gift shop. Available outside is our Flavor Graveyard, ice cream shop, playground, rest rooms and fantastic views. Purchase admission tickets (required for inside entry) online. Production schedule varies.
BHAV Spa
Central Vermont’s luxury day spa specializing in massage and skin care services, with ethically-sourced, natural, and organic beauty products for sale.
Brave Coffee and Tea
Offering fresh, locally-roasted coffee, teas from around the world, and specialty foods online or in select local businesses. With single origin and blends, whole bean and grounds, equipment and subscriptions, you can find your perfect coffee experience. For tea drinkers, Brave has standard and special flavors. Shop for "Made in Vermont" goodies from anywhere, including maple products, chocolates, granola, and more.
Bridgeside Books
A quintessential neighborhood bookshop and so much more! Shop a wide variety of fiction, non-fiction, children's books, and Vermont authors, plus puzzles, tea, art supplies, cards, and gifts. Buy a board game or rent for a week to try it out! Join for author's talks, read-alouds, and other events.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill & Applecore Luncheonette
In addition to the legendary cider donuts, Vermont-made goodies, regular and hard cider, and other food and drinks, Cold Hollow is also a gift shop packed with local treasures. Pick up presents like pottery and cutting boards, shop for souvenirs, and browse a large selection of Vermont-made products. Don't forget to watch the cider press in action while visiting!
Craft Beer Cellar
Craft Beer Cellar offers one of Vermont’s largest selections of craft beer, cider, mead and more from the U.S. and beyond. They care about education and customer service just as much as they care about the beer in store. They also sell a variety of locally produced goods and products, glasses, and much more. Open seven days a week!
DarnTough
Made in Waterbury and Northfield, Vermont, these socks live up to their name and are guaranteed for life! Shop the full range online, or pick them up in one of the seven stores around town stocking these great socks.
Evergreen Gardens of Vermont
Something new in every season, with vegetable starts, herb pots, garden tools, accessories, flowers, holiday decor, and more.
Green Mountain Dry Goods
The destination for Vermont-inspired gifts! Maple products, hoodies, toys, candles, all the fun drinkware, wall art, hooked pillows, a room full of Christmas year-round. Featuring local makers and an extensive line of in-house designs!
Hannon Home Center
Visit Rhonda's Kitchen, located within Hannon Home Center, for Vermont-made kitchen and home products, like cutting boards, tableware, soaps, and more.
Home Again Consignment
With one-of-a-kind consignment items, Home Again has a fun and eclectic variety of everything from antique and vintage treasures to funky home art and adornments, with a few new items tucked in the mix.
Jeremy Ayers Pottery
Handmade functional and decorative pottery from vases and cake stands to teapots and bowls. Stop by the studio to pick up a piece and watch the artist in action!
Lake Champlain Chocolates
Gourmet Vermont-made chocolate with fresh, local, and high-quality ingredients and a commitment to sustainability and fair trade. Stop by the Waterbury Store & Café for all the classic bars and truffles, plus ice cream, milkshakes, hot chocolate, factory seconds, and more!
Pack & Send Plus
Professional packing, shipping, and printing services for all of your Vermont gifts and treasures.
Proud Flower
Proud Flower is well-known for their extensive array of exceptional, distinctive fresh flowers, specialty greenery and unrivaled freshness and quality. Nina’s flower arrangement style has been described as elegant and sophisticated...with a bit of whimsy! Shop for floral decor, local SugarTowne wood-fired maple syrup, interesting jewelry and unique cards.
Sir Richards Antiques and Self Storage
5500 square foot showroom with an extensive inventory of fine antiques and art in every category from our past.
Stowe Street Cafe
Made-from-scratch baked goods, sandwiches, salads and soups, along with a unique collection of local art and gifts.
Stowe Street Emporium
Stowe Street Emporium is a fun and relaxing place to shop. With stylish and comfortable clothing for women, baby gifts and clothes, Vermont t-shirts and hoodies, gifts, greeting cards, novelties, puzzles, home decorations, and more. You'll find ever-changing, always delightful offering of Vermont-made products.
Sunflower Natural Foods
A natural food store that carries many local, all natural and organic products and serves the community every day.
Tabbatha Henry Designs
Elegantly ethereal porcelain lighting, sculpture, and objects for the home inspired by nature, with a chance to catch the artist at work. Visit the companion shop next door, Babe & Gigi, for a mix of new and previously-loved apparel and accessories.
The Tiny Acorn
Toys, games, books, and gifts for all ages. Complimentary gift-wrapping is available.
Village Market
Wide array of groceries from standard fare to specialty foods, plus a deli and hot food bar.
Waterbury Farmers Market (seasonal)
Enjoy seasonal produce, prepared foods, artisans, and live music every Thursday from late-May through mid-October starting at 4 pm at Rusty Parker Park.
Waterbury Flea Market (seasonal)
Open every Saturday and Sunday from May through October, you’ll find an amazingly random assortment of oddities, antiques, and vintage items.
Waterbury Sports
A great local sporting goods, bike, and ski shop providing sales, service, and rentals in downtown Waterbury. In the summer, browse bikes, camping gear, disc golf, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, footwear, apparel and more. In the winter, check out the skis and snowboards, xc-skis, snowshoes, hockey gear, hats and gloves and lots more.
The Wine Vault
Featuring wines from around the world, ports, chocolates, and cigars, attend a weekly tasting or let the knowledgeable staff help you find your new favorite wine for every occasion.
Woodstock Farmers' Market
A year-round mecca of fantastic food, with fresh organic produce, local meats, specialty and everyday grocery products, coffee and espresso, baked goods, prepared foods, and more. Enjoy grab-and-go sandwiches, salads and other prepared foods. Shop for products made in Waterbury and throughout the area and state.
Yarn
Full service destination boutique with yarn, fiber craft notions, patterns and inspiration, and knowledgeable staff.