3 Best Shopping in Bennington, Southern Vermont

This labyrinthine second-story bookstore stocks nearly 45,000 secondhand volumes.

Homemade baked goods, fresh cider, Vermont cheeses, maple syrup, and around a dozen varieties of apples are among the treats for sale here. There's berry picking in season, for a fun family stop, and on weekends you can watch the bakers make cider doughnuts.

The state's oldest independent bookstore sells the latest new releases and hosts weekly readings, signings, and lectures.