Brandon’s shops are fun and stocked with all types of one-of-a-kind unusual items.

Surrounded by gracious countryside just outside of Brandon’s artistic downtown lies Brandon Music – Vermont’s classical music haven.   Located in Warren Kimble’s former historic red barn studio and gallery, Brandon Music hosts the Divine Art CD Store, Harmony English Tea Room, a Vermont art gallery, and a vintage collector’s corner.  The Divine Art CD Store showcases a wide collection of contemporary to rare classical music from the Divine Art, Diversions, Metier, and Athene record labels. An art gallery showcases and sells the contemporary art of former barn owner, Warren Kimble. Brandon Music is open year round. Located at 62 Country Club Rd. 802-465-4071.

Carr’s Florist and Gifts at 21 Center St. (802-247-5727 is a store in which to spend some time! Gift shop full of beautiful things! Admire the beautiful fresh cut and arranged flowers while browsing the large selection of candles, unique toys, stuffed animals, whimsical, holiday, cards, and specialty items. Downtown Brandon

Shapiro’s Department Store, 12 Center Street, is a classic which has been in town for decades. Fashions for men and women, shoe department, toys and games, jewelry, and gifts. Featuring a full line of Vera Bradley bags. Tuxedo rentals. And so much more. 802-247-5505. Downtown Brandon.

Tastes of the Valley is a wine-tasting room opened in downtown Brandon at 6 Park St. by the winemakers at Neshobe River Winery. Also an opportunity to taste and purchase Vermont cheeses, chips and other delicious foods! 802-247-WINE. Downtown Brandon.

Antiques By The Falls (22 Park St; 802-247-6600) – A fun assortment of antiques, folk art, and collectibles – featuring an eclectic variety of delightful and unusual small items, primitives, miniatures, glass, pottery, lighting, jewelry, toys, kitchenware, and original folk art. Come visit us next to the Brandon Inn (under the same roof as The Inside Scoop, ice cream parlor / soda fountain). Wireless Internet – BYO laptop or PDA! Downtown Brandon.

Brandon’s most famous artist, Warren Kimble, can often be found in his own gallery /studio right in downtown Brandon. When not working in his own place, Warren can be found around town helping other artists, working at the Brandon Artists Guild, helping with committees, and having a good time. Warren’s original artwork is also on display at Brandon Music.

Local Artists have come together to create an art gallery/store right in downtown Brandon. The Brandon Artists Guild, at 7 Center St. (802-247-4956), represents more than 50 talented people who are juried in order to enter. These are the folks who brought community art projects to Vermont. Brandon. Their shows include:The Really Really Pig Show, Brandon Is For The Birds, Brandon Rocks, Its Reigning Cats & Dogs, Brandon: Thinking Outside the Box, Sunflowers! Food, Fuel, Fertilizer, Fun, and Art Makes Brandon Tick! The gallery is open daily. Downtown Brandon

Gourmet Provence – Down the street from its sister restaurant Cafe Provence, Gourmet Provence offers breads and baked goods, including customized special occasion and wedding cakes, breakfast and French pastries, seasonal pies and hard-to-find gourmet cooking ingredients. Offering local, domestic and imported wines, cheeses and other delicacies, Gourmet Provence is a great place to stop and pick up something quick. It also offers unique gift items from the South of France. 39 Center St. in downtown Brandon. 802-247-3002. Downtown Brandon

Margaret Donahue Fine Needlework offers hand-painted needlepoint fibers and canvas and decorative pillows. Open by appointment or chance at 8 Carver St., Brandon 247-5953

vermont kitchen supply, located on Center Street in downtown Brandon and in Manchester, VT, has tens of thousands of kitchen, home and cookware items (some items not available in Brandon but will be brought there in less than 24 hours!). Shop at either store or on-line. vermont kitchen supply is the shop for people who love to cook. 802.465.8063. email: vtkitchen@comcast.net

Vites & Herbs Shoppe is your ‘Natural Farmacy.’ Located in downtown Brandon at 6 Park St., Vites & Herbs Shoppe is full of vitamins, herbs, homeopathy, aromatherapy, nutritional counseling, sport supplements, and more. 802-465-8225.

The New England Maple Museum is conveniently located in the heart of Maple Country. Nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains, where Vermont’s finest maple syrup is made, the museum offers a trip through over 200 years of maple sugaring history starting with the Native American discovery that maple sap cooked over an open fire produces a sweet syrup. Today, the sweet aroma of sap permeating the air, still harkens the arrival of Spring in Vermont. And a tour of the New England Maple Museum brings it all to life. gift shop with a wide array of maple treats. Located on Route 7 in Pittsford just a few miles south of Brandon. 802.483.9414.

Blue Seal Feeds is more than your average feed store. It feels more like an old-time general store carrying all the things you need for the garden, your pets, kids’ toys, and excellent footwear and hardy-weather clothing. Located at 38 Union St., Brandon. 802-247-9599

Mac’s Market at 3279 McConnell Rd (corner of Route 7) is chock full of groceries, convenience items and more. And don’t forget to fill up your tank! 247-3440