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A "Made in Vermont" tag is synonymous with quality and the shops along the Vermont Route 100 corridor between Waterbury, Stowe, and the Mad River are bursting with these unique products. Whether you are shopping for specialty foods, outdoor gear, clothing, home goods, jewelry, arts, crafts, or kids' items, there is a locally-owned store for you. Drive this scenic route and enjoy the foliage while you stop and shop along one of 14 Best Road Trips in America by Condé Nast Traveler.

Downtown Waterbury

Start your trip in downtown Waterbury, which is full of small, independent shops with treasures waiting to be discovered. With art, jewelry, clothes, games, crafts, and more, you’re sure to find the perfect gift, whether for you or someone else. The downtown shops also have everything you need to enjoy your visit to Waterbury, like sporting goods, a vacation read, or beauty products. In a town known for its craft beverages, downtown Waterbury does not disappoint with options for oenophiles and cerevisaphiles to stock up on vinos and ales.

Route 100 between waterbury and stowe

Head north and food lovers rejoice, as the stretch of Route 100 downtown Waterbury and Stowe has an abundance of edible delights. It’s almost impossible to end this trip without a happy belly full of ice cream, cheese, chocolate, cider donuts, coffee, maple products, spirits, and more. The route also has plenty of options for art, apparel, and other unique finds.

Stowe

Stowe’s picturesque historic village is home to a variety of local and unique shops. Whether you’re looking for jewelry, craft beer, Stowe memorabilia or a new fall outfit, there are plenty of options, all within walking distance. Don’t forget to stock up on Vermont treats to fuel your day of shopping. If you need recommendations, visit the nearby Stowe Visitor Information Center and talk to local vacation-planning experts. 

Mountain Road in Stowe

Keep heading north to the Mountain Road in Stowe. Mountain Road is lined on both sides with outdoor recreation shops, boutiques, home décor stores, toy stores, and many local food and drink specialty stores. Start are the top of Mountain Road near Smugglers’ Notch, Stowe Mountain Resort and the Spruce Peak Village for incredible foliage views as you make your way down the scenic road.  You can also stop for lunch at one of the many restaurants along the way. If you are looking for a more adventurous way to shop, rent a bike or walk up the Stowe Recreation Path as it follows Mountain Road into the historic Stowe Village.

Mad River Valley in Vermont

Heading south from downtown Waterbury, take a turn and head into the Mad River Valley. The local shopping scene is as unique as the Valley itself. While you’ll find treasures at every turn you won’t find national chains, outlet malls and the “same old, same old.” That’s the charm of shopping here. Whether you’re a fashionista looking for some stunning threads, a foodie seeking the fruits of our local makers’ labors, an outdoor enthusiast lusting after the latest gear, an arts aficionado determined to find that perfect piece or just a regular person in search of life’s basics, the Mad River Valley’s retail community is at your service. 

Learn more shopping the Route 100 corridor in Waterbury, Stowe and the Mad River Valley.

Photos courtesy of: Heather Glenn, Matt Bruhns, Larry Asam, and Go Stowe.